THE SATURDAY MATCH - ANALYSIS
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As Predicted by TSM, Sunderland started with 4-2-3-1 and Newcastle started with a 4-4-2
This North East Derby started with a bang after only 5 minutes. Newcastle were awarded a free-kick on the edge of the box. PJANIC put his laces through it, 'keeper didn't move, what a goal!.........Toon 1-0 up.
This settled the visitors early and Sunderland were playing catch-up. However, chances were made by both teams but the visitors held out until half-time.
interval 0-1
- 50' HAZARD chests the ball down and tries to place it in the corner, but the 'keeper got to it to palm the ball away
- 52' HAZARD plays it past the defender and hits a shot at goal......wide of the post.
- 58' TER STEGEN saves with his feet after NASRI shot from a tight angle.
- 59' TOURE takes the ball forward and fires in a low shot..........the ball zips past the post
..........................60 minutes substitution......................
Sunderland : Hazard OFF / Grosskreutz ON
..........................75 minutes substitution......................
Sunderland: Strootman, Mata OFF / Matuidi. Griezmann ON
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- 76' Driven shot from distance from TOURE, 'Keeper dived early and managed to keep it out.
Having made their substitutions to try to alter things, Sunderland's hopes were dashed when HOSOGAN was red carded on 78mins.
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POSS: 48%/52%
Shots 8 / 14
Man of the Match: LEWANDOWSKI (Newcastle)
TSM had predicted a 3-1 away win based on current form, however, this was always going to be a typical North East Derby with pride and passion high on the agenda.
This result sees Sunderland down to 5th place and Newcastle up to 3rd in the table.
FULL-TIME: 0-1
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