Sunderland vs West Ham

Sunderland vs West Ham Match Commentary

1. 90+8' Full time That's it for today, Robert Jones has blown his whistle and the game is over.
2. 90+5' Robert Jones blows for a foul after Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball. West Ham are awarded the free kick.
3. 90+4' Niclas Fullkrug (West Ham) launches into a thunderous tackle on his opponent and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. Sunderland have a free kick.
4. 90+3' Substitution. Chemsdine Talbi walks off the pitch and Christopher Rigg (Sunderland) comes on as a substitute.
5. 90+2' Goal · 3–0 Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) finishes his beautiful individual effort with a superb strike from inside the box. Mads Hermansen is just a bystander as the ball flies into bottom right corner. The score is 3:0.
6. 90+2' The resulting set piece from West Ham is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
7. 90+1' There's an opportunity for Andrew Irving (West Ham) to deliver the ball into the box from a corner.
8. 90' The fourth official shows 7 min. of added time.
9. 90' A cross is nodded towards the left post by Niclas Fullkrug (West Ham), but the keeper keeps it out of the goal.
10. 88' A corner kick by West Ham is thwarted by the well prepared Robin Roefs (Sunderland).
11. 87' Callum Wilson (West Ham) creates himself some space inside the goalmouth and connects with the free kick. His accurate header would have probably ended up in the roof of the net, but Robin Roefs pulls off a superb reflex save to thwart him. West Ham have been awarded a corner kick.
12. 87' Trai Hume (Sunderland) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent. West Ham will take a free kick.
13. 86' El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham) is disappointed with himself because he got into a good area but produced a poor cross. The ball goes out of play and Sunderland will have a goal kick.
14. 85' Tomas Soucek (West Ham) collects a rebound and his promising attempt heads towards the right side of the goal, but Robin Roefs keeps it out with an amazing save.
15. 85' Andrew Irving (West Ham) takes the corner.
16. 82' Substitution. Jean-Clair Todibo will be replaced by Andrew Irving (West Ham).
17. 82' El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham) attempted to create a dangerous situation in front of goal by sending a cross into the box, but the defence easily dealt with the threat.
18. 81' Callum Wilson (West Ham) clips an inviting cross into the box, but there's no one in a position to get on the end of it.
19. 78' El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham) will take a corner kick.
20. 78' El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal. The ball goes out for a corner. West Ham can continue in their attacking effort.
21. 78' The corner from Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) is intercepted by Robin Roefs.
22. 77' Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. West Ham force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
23. 76' Here is a change. Eliezer Mayenda is going off and Regis Le Bris gives the last tactical orders to Wilson Isidor (Sunderland).
24. 76' The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Simon Adingra trots off the pitch and is replaced by Enzo Le Fee (Sunderland).
25. 75' Callum Wilson (West Ham) is penalised for a foul. Robert Jones had a clear view and blows his whistle. That's a free kick to Sunderland.
26. 73' Goal · 2–0 Goal! Simon Adingra hands Daniel Ballard (Sunderland) the simplest of tasks from close range after the cross evaded the keeper, and he makes no mistake with his header into the left side of the goal. 2:0.
27. 73' Trai Hume (Sunderland) swings in the corner, but fails to find any of his teammates. One of the defenders reacts superbly to get it clear.
28. 72' Simon Adingra (Sunderland) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. Sunderland force their opponents to concede a corner.
29. 71' Graham Potter decides to make a substitution. James Ward-Prowse will be replaced by Tomas Soucek (West Ham).
30. 71' A substitution has been made. Guido Rodriguez goes off and Callum Wilson (West Ham) comes on.
31. 70' Yellow card Max Kilman (West Ham) fouls his opponent and receives a yellow card from the referee, but he is clearly not happy with the decision.
32. 68' Simon Adingra (Sunderland) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Mads Hermansen comes off the line to clear the ball away.
33. 67' Robin Roefs produces a crucial save to deny a close-range header from Niclas Fullkrug (West Ham) after a cross. A top class save by the keeper.
34. 66' West Ham are playing possession football and controlling the game at present. They are exchanging inch-perfect passes from player to player, making it difficult for the opposition to win the ball.
35. 64' Lucas Paqueta (West Ham) shows good awareness inside the box, but his attempt is stopped by the goalkeeper.
36. 61' Goal · 1–0 Goal! Omar Alderete picks out Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) in the box with a decent cross, and he scores in the left side of the goal with a header from close range. 1:0.
37. 61' Niclas Fullkrug (West Ham) makes a strong challenge and Robert Jones blows for a foul. Sunderland have a free kick.
38. 60' Great solo effort from Habib Diarra (Sunderland)! He beat a couple of players and shot from the edge of the box, but the effort rose just over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for West Ham.
39. 58' Trai Hume (Sunderland) will deliver the ball into the penalty box from a corner kick.
40. 57' Habib Diarra (Sunderland) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Sunderland.
41. 57' Guido Rodriguez (West Ham) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul. Sunderland win a free kick.
42. 55' Robert Jones blows his whistle. Habib Diarra (Sunderland) commits a foul after dangerous play. It's a free kick to West Ham, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
43. 53' Regis Le Bris is forced to make a change. Jenson Seelt (Sunderland) is unable to continue due to injury, Omar Alderete comes on.
44. 52' Jenson Seelt (Sunderland) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
45. 51' Guido Rodriguez (West Ham) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.
46. 51' Jenson Seelt (Sunderland) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
47. 49' Jenson Seelt (Sunderland) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
48. 48' Simon Adingra (Sunderland) looks furious with himself after spurning a great chance. He pounces on the rebound around the penalty spot and drags a shot well wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and West Ham will have a goal kick.
49. 48' Half-chance! Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) plays a pass into the box, but Mads Hermansen reacts well to snuff out the attack.
50. 48' Lucas Paqueta (West Ham) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision! Sunderland are awarded a free kick.
51. 46' Niclas Fullkrug (West Ham) was too forceful with his tackle and Robert Jones interrupted the game to signal a free kick. Sunderland will take a free kick near the side line.
52. 46' The second half has just started.
53. 45+1' The match has reached half-time.
54. 45' Daniel Ballard (Sunderland) won himself just enough space to connect with the corner inside the box. His header flew towards the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper dived superbly to stop the effort.
55. 45' Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) will take the corner.
56. 44' Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) reacts well to latch onto a rebound inside the box, but his shot is well blocked. The referee blows his whistle, Sunderland are awarded a corner kick.
57. 44' Trai Hume (Sunderland) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.
58. 43' Surely that's handball by one of the West Ham players in the box, but the referee just waves play on!
59. 43' Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland) attempts to find one of his teammates with a sweet pass into the box, but one of the defending players reacts well and intercepts the effort. Sunderland have been awarded a corner kick.
60. 42' Guido Rodriguez (West Ham) collects a pass and finds himself in a good position to strike from the edge of the box, but his attempt is blocked.
61. 42' West Ham keep possession of the ball by producing short passes and one-two passes from player to player.
62. 40' Simon Adingra (Sunderland) commits a foul on his opponent and it looks like it should be the other way around at first glance, but the referee makes the right decision in awarding a free kick to the other team. A free kick is awarded to West Ham.
63. 37' Simon Adingra (Sunderland) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
64. 35' Robert Jones interrupts the game. One of the players from West Ham won the ball, but his effort is adjudged unfair. Sunderland have been awarded a free kick.
65. 34' Max Kilman (West Ham) attempts to slip the ball through the defence, but is unable to find any of his teammates.
66. 31' Niclas Fullkrug (West Ham) passes the ball into the box but an opposing player clears. The ball goes out of play and Sunderland will have a goal kick.
67. 29' Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) collects a pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender.
68. 28' Robert Jones has a clear sight and sees a foul from Granit Xhaka (Sunderland). West Ham earn a free kick.
69. 27' El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.
70. 27' What a great touch by El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham) as he controls a fine pass into the box and takes a shot to the bottom right corner, but an opposing player makes a clearance. Great defending.
71. 25' Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
72. 24' Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
73. 23' El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham) commits a rough foul. Robert Jones stops the game and makes a call. A free kick to Sunderland.
74. 23' El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
75. 22' James Ward-Prowse (West Ham) sends in a lofted cross from a mid-range free kick, but his poor effort goes out of play.
76. 20' Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Robert Jones no option but to blow his whistle. West Ham get a free kick.
77. 20' Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland) produces an inaccurate low pass into the box that is blocked by the one of the defenders. If this pass had slipped through, the ball would have probably ended up in the back of the net.
78. 19' Lucas Paqueta (West Ham) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
79. 17' Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.
80. 16' Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham) sends a promising through ball, but the defence is alert and cuts out the pass.
81. 12' Niclas Fullkrug (West Ham) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Robert Jones blows his whistle for a foul. Sunderland are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
82. 11' The game is interrupted. Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did. A free kick has been awarded to West Ham.
83. 11' Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) tries to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked.
84. 10' West Ham are dominating the game at the moment by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. Great harmony between the players.
85. 7' None of the Sunderland players could reach the corner kick as the ball was overhit and goes out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for West Ham.
86. 7' Habib Diarra (Sunderland) runs onto a loose pass inside the box and releases a tremendous shot towards the right side of the goal. However, Mads Hermansen anticipates the shot and makes a brilliant save. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Sunderland.
87. 5' Habib Diarra (Sunderland) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
88. 4' El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham) takes a snap shot from the edge of the box after a rebound, but his effort is a waste as it goes high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Sunderland will have a goal kick.
89. 4' West Ham fail to score from a corner as Robin Roefs (Sunderland) leaps to collect the ball.
90. 4' Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) unleashes a promising shot towards the bottom right corner after his wonderful solo run, but Robin Roefs thwarts the effort with a fabulous save. The score remains the same. Now West Ham have a corner.
91. 2' Sunderland control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
92. 1' The first half has started.
93. The players are on the pitch and West Ham will have the kick-off.
94. Robert Jones is the one to supervise the game today.
95. We now know the starting lineups. You can find them in the match details of this match.