90+12'
The referee blows for the end of today's match.
90+11'
A cross from Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety.
90+8'
Substitution. Brian Brobbey makes way for Wilson Isidor (Sunderland).
90+5'
The corner from Pedro Porro (Tottenham) is intercepted by the defence.
90+3'
The resulting corner from Pedro Porro (Tottenham) is cleared.
90+2'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) unloads a good strike from the free kick just outside the box. His effort towards the roof of the net is stopped by Robin Roefs, who pulls off a glorious save! The ball goes out for a corner. Tottenham can continue in their attacking effort.
90+1'
Trai Hume (Sunderland) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
90'
11 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'
Mathys Tel (Tottenham) found some space to play in a lofted pass, but he looks disappointed as none of his teammates managed to connect with it.
88'
PENALTY APPEAL after Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.
85'
Roberto De Zerbi has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Xavi Simons (Tottenham) replacing Conor Gallagher.
84'
Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
82'
The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Trai Hume (Sunderland) comes onto the pitch so that Nordi Mukiele can be given a rest.
82'
Regis Le Bris has decided to substitute Christopher Rigg and he is replaced by Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland).
81'
Christopher Rigg (Sunderland) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a precise pass. He pulls the trigger but only hits one of the opposition, who gets in the way of his effort.
78'
Habib Diarra (Sunderland) plays a lovely through ball to Brian Brobbey, but he can't beat Antonin Kinsky and loses the ball.
75'
Christopher Rigg (Sunderland) sees a yellow card from Robert Jones after he sent one of the opposing players to the ground.
71'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates.
71'
The ball is cleared after Randal Kolo Muani (Tottenham) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. Tottenham force a corner. They send men into the box.
70'
Antonin Kinsky (Tottenham) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
70'
Cristian Gabriel Romero just cannot continue due to injury and has to be substituted. Kevin Danso (Tottenham) replaces him.
62'
Looks like Antonin Kinsky (Tottenham) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
62'
Cristian Gabriel Romero (Tottenham) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
61'
The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Richarlison trots off the pitch and is replaced by Mathys Tel (Tottenham).
61'
Roberto De Zerbi decides to make a substitution. Lucas Bergvall will be replaced by Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham).
61'
The substitution has been made. Joao Palhinha (Tottenham) has replaced Archie Gray.
61'
1 - 0
Goal! Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) shoots from distance and his effort takes a nick off the defender and goes past Antonin Kinsky. 1:0.
60'
Richarlison (Tottenham) darts into the penalty area to latch on to a pass, and he unleashes a low drive towards the middle of the net, but Robin Roefs is alert and denies him.
58'
Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) sends over a free kick from long range but the defence is alert.
57'
Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham) 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. A free kick has been awarded to Sunderland.
54'
Habib Diarra (Sunderland) shows off his amazing technique to get to the edge of the box by himself. He pulls the trigger but sends the ball miles of the left post. Nice run, but poor finish!
49'
Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland) knocks his opponent down with an over-the-top tackle.
47'
Dominic Solanke (Tottenham) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Robert Jones who sees an offensive foul.
46'
The whistle blows and Robert Jones starts the second half.
45+5'
The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
45+5'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) takes the corner and sends it into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and makes a good clearance.
45+4'
Dominic Solanke (Tottenham) has a great chance inside the six-yard box, shoots to the bottom left corner, but Robin Roefs pulls off an exquisite save to deny him.
45+3'
Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) puts a cross into the box from the free kick, but the defender gets there first.
45+2'
Habib Diarra (Sunderland) connects with the ball in the six-yard box after the resulting free kick and shoots towards the bottom right corner, but Antonin Kinsky makes a magnificent save!
45'
We will have 5 min. of added time.
45'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort.
44'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) steps up to take the corner. He launches the ball into the penalty area, but it only finds the head of an opposing player who clears the danger.
41'
Richarlison (Tottenham) tries to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked.
39'
Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) takes the free kick from the edge of the box and fires the ball goalwards. The goalkeeper can stay calm as the shot sails high over the bar.
38'
Sunderland are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
37'
The referee can't ignore those comments and Pedro Porro (Tottenham) sees a yellow card for bad language.
37'
Robert Jones shows a yellow card to Micky van de Ven (Tottenham) for his blatant foul.
36'
Dominic Solanke (Tottenham) goes on a mazy run and ends with a shot from the edge of the box, but a defender makes a decent block.
35'
A lofted cross from Richarlison (Tottenham) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.
33'
Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) receives a yellow card from the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
33'
Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) shows too much aggression during an attacking move and ends up fouling his opponent.
32'
Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) watches the ball all the way and fires a first-time shot goalwards from inside the box, but the effort flies just wide of the left post.
29'
Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) latches onto the free kick from Granit Xhaka, but heads just wide of the left post from close range.
28'
This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Cristian Gabriel Romero (Tottenham) was quite harsh and Robert Jones didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
26'
The resulting corner from Pedro Porro (Tottenham) comes to nothing.
26'
Destiny Udogie (Tottenham) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear. The referee signals a corner kick to Tottenham.
23'
NO PENALTY! Referee Robert Jones has quickly reversed his decision to award a penalty after a VAR review. The Tottenham players are incensed.
22'
Celebrations by Tottenham are cut short as the referee signals that the penalty decision will be checked using the VAR. Hopefully it won’t take too long.
21'
Omar Alderete (Sunderland) commits a minor foul to interrupt the attacking move of his opponent and is warned by the referee that he will get a yellow card if he does it again. PENALTY AWARDED to Tottenham!
19'
Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) anticipates the cross from Enzo Le Fee, but powers his header way over the bar from the edge of the six-yard box. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Tottenham.
17'
Antonin Kinsky displays his ability to read the game and clears the danger after Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) threatened to latch onto a through ball from just outside the box.
15'
Omar Alderete (Sunderland) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Antonin Kinsky, who smothers the ball.
14'
Conor Gallagher (Tottenham) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Robert Jones blows his whistle for a foul. Sunderland win a free kick.
13'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) sends in a lofted cross from a long-range free kick in order to find one of his teammates. His poor effort, however, sails way out of play. The ball goes out of play and Sunderland will have a goal kick.
13'
Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) trips an opposition player and Robert Jones signals a foul. Tottenham will take a free kick.
10'
Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) finds himself in a promising position after receiving an excellent pass into the box, but one of the defenders produces a timely intervention to avert the threat.
7'
The resulting corner from Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) is cleared by the defence.
7'
The corner from Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) is straight at the keeper, who can only punch the ball away.
6'
Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.
6'
Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The ball is out of play. Sunderland will have a chance to score from a corner.
5'
Richarlison (Tottenham) receives a diagonal pass, bursts into the box and shoots low towards the middle of the goal. Robin Roefs is well positioned, though, and it's a comfortable save.
2'
Pedro Porro (Tottenham) strikes the ball towards goal with great accuracy, but his shot lacks enough power to beat the goalkeeper.
2'
Chance! Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham) was in a good position inside the box, but he couldn't connect with the pass as it was overhit.
1'
Robert Jones couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Habib Diarra (Sunderland) and blew his whistle.
1'
The first half of this match is about to start.
The players are out at last! Tottenham will take the kick-off.
The referee of today's match will be Robert Jones.
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