Sunderland vs Everton

Sunderland vs Everton Match Commentary

1. 90+7' The referee blows for the end of today's match.
2. 90+5' Yellow card It must be a yellow card. It is. Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) receives the caution after an awful tackle.
3. 90+2' The ball is cleared after Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
4. 90+1' Sunderland control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
5. 90' 6 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
6. 87' Jack Grealish (Everton) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Robin Roefs, who smothers the ball.
7. 85' Vitali Mykolenko (Everton) steadies himself and bends in a shot from the edge of the box towards the bottom left corner, but Robin Roefs has it covered and makes a comfortable save.
8. 83' It is time for a substitution. Tim Iroegbunam (Everton) is on for Jake O'Brien.
9. 83' The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) is coming onto the pitch as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall cannot continue after picking up an injury.
10. 83' Here is a change. Wilson Isidor is going off and Regis Le Bris gives the last tactical orders to Brian Brobbey (Sunderland).
11. 82' The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Bertrand Traore trots off the pitch and is replaced by Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland).
12. 82' Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) goes down under a challenge in the box, but the ref immediately waves away the appeals from all players.
13. 82' Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) takes the corner kick but the ball only finds the head of an opponent.
14. 81' A brilliant cross into the box finds Trai Hume (Sunderland), who directs his header towards the bottom right corner, but the goalkeeper shows his agility and makes an astonishing save. Sunderland earn a corner.
15. 80' Dwight McNeil (Everton) swings in the corner, but fails to find any of his teammates. One of the defenders reacts superbly to get it clear.
16. 78' Beto (Everton) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
17. 77' He should have scored! Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) latches onto a pull back in the box right in front of goal, but his shot towards the bottom right corner is pretty weak and Jordan Pickford makes an easy save.
18. 75' Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) sends in the corner, but fails to find the head of any of his teammates, allowing the defence to clear.
19. 74' Here comes the ref’s decision after the VAR review. It’s not penalty to Sunderland as the referee indicates there was no infringement!
20. 73' It's been a while since that incident in the box, but the ref must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review that earlier penalty shout! What a chance for Sunderland.
21. 73' Michael Keane (Everton) appears to handle the ball in the box, but the ref turns down the penalty appeals and waves play on!
22. 71' Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) bursts into the box and only has the keeper to beat, but sends a poor shot well over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Everton will have a goal kick.
23. 70' 61:39 – this is the current ball possession ratio.
24. 67' Sunderland seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
25. 64' Sunderland have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
26. 63' Bertrand Traore (Sunderland) strikes the ball towards goal, but it fails to reach the target after being well blocked by one of the defenders. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Sunderland.
27. 62' David Moyes is forced to make a change. Iliman Ndiaye is not able to carry on due to injury. He is replaced by Dwight McNeil (Everton).
28. 62' Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) looks like he won’t be able to continue.
29. 61' Looks like Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
30. 61' Thomas Bramall interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Idrissa Gueye (Everton). Sunderland get a free kick.
31. 58' Sunderland enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
32. 57' Substitution. Beto (Everton) in, Thierno Barry out.
33. 56' James Garner (Everton) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.
34. 55' Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle. A free kick has been awarded to Everton.
35. 54' Yellow card This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Trai Hume (Sunderland) was quite harsh and Thomas Bramall didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
36. 53' A cross from Bertrand Traore (Sunderland) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety.
37. 52' Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Everton.
38. 50' Enzo Le Fee (Sunderland) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.
39. 49' Great touch by Enzo Le Fee (Sunderland) as he receives a precise pass deep inside the box and rips a shot goalwards, but the keeper pulls off an amazing save! Sunderland force a corner. They send men into the box.
40. 46' Goal · 1–1 Goal! Enzo Le Fee passes the ball to Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) and he fires in a shot from the edge of the box which is deflected. Jordan Pickford couldn't do anything about it. 1:1.
41. 46' The game restarts for the second half.
42. 45+3' That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
43. 45+3' Idrissa Gueye (Everton) tackles a bit over-zealously and Thomas Bramall blows for a foul.
44. 45' There will be a minimum of 2 min. of added time.
45. 44' Daniel Ballard (Sunderland) plants a goal-bound header towards the right post after a nice cross inside the box, but one of the defenders reacts superbly and makes a timely interception.
46. 44' Sunderland 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.
47. 44' Trai Hume (Sunderland) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.
48. 42' Bertrand Traore (Sunderland) goes on a mazy run and tries his luck with a mid-range strike, but one of the defending players steps in and makes a block.
49. 41' Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 60:40.
50. 41' Sunderland seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
51. 39' A defender unwittingly blocks the ball on the line after a snap shot from Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) inside the box following a slide rule pass.
52. 38' Trai Hume (Sunderland) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger.
53. 36' Lutsharel Geertruida (Sunderland) wastes a big chance! He unleashes a shot from the edge of the box and it goes narrowly over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Everton will have a goal kick.
54. 35' Great teamplay by Sunderland as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
55. 33' Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
56. 32' Yellow card Thierno Barry (Everton) has tested the patience of referee Thomas Bramall and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
57. 32' Everton are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
58. 29' Jack Grealish beats an opponent and whips a cross into the box towards Thierno Barry (Everton), who smashes a first-time shot high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Sunderland will have a goal kick.
59. 26' James Garner (Everton) whips a long ball in from the free kick which is intercepted by Robin Roefs.
60. 25' Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
61. 22' POST! Jack Grealish (Everton) unleashes a thunderous effort from the edge of the box and the ball crashes against the left post. What a strike that was!
62. 21' The Everton players are exchanging some short passes.
63. 18' Yellow card Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) is shown a deserved yellow card for saying too much to the referee.
64. 17' Yellow card Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Thomas Bramall had an easy-decision to make.
65. 15' Goal · 0–1 Goal! Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) weaves his way past opponents, and he unleashes a magnificent effort from the edge of the box inside the left post. Robin Roefs had no chance of reaching it. The score is 0:1.
66. 14' A huge rebound finds Bertrand Traore (Sunderland) unmarked on the edge of the box. He lines up a shot but slips just before he hits it and sends the ball miles wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Everton will have a goal kick.
67. 13' Thierno Barry (Everton) sends a quick through ball into space for his teammate who is lurking close to the offside line, but one of the defenders intercepts and clears the danger.
68. 9' Idrissa Gueye (Everton) tries to create a chance, but puts too much weight on his pass.
69. 8' Thierno Barry (Everton) is first to the rebound but his shot is blocked. Wow, what an escape there for the opposition.
70. 6' A through ball from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) fails to reach Thierno Barry as one of the defending players reacts brilliantly to intercept the effort. If the pass had been produced a little bit earlier, Thierno Barry could have got into a promising position.
71. 5' Wilson Isidor (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.
72. 3' The Everton players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
73. 1' The ball spins to James Garner (Everton) on the edge of the box. He hits across the ball and sends it goalwards, but it goes just wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Sunderland.
74. 1' The first half has just begun.
75. Everton will kick the game off.
76. Thomas Bramall got the nomination for today's game and will try his best to be a fair judge and not make any mistakes.
77. Both teams starting lineups are available now, so you can have a look at them.