The Tyne-Wear Derby
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MT: Hello and welcome back to coverage for the Tyne-Wear derby, between Newcastle and Sunderland. The Stadium of Light is packed today for what will sure be a fascinating match. And presenting it to you today, Martin Tyler and Alan Smith.
AS: Well, the Tyne-Wear derby is always a great game to watch. Newcastle, who haven't lost for 10 games now are 6-4 favorites over the home side, who are just 4 points behind the Magpies.
MT: Yes, It would be hard to imagine Newcastle losing this one, but miracles happen, and Sunderland need one today to take all 3 points. Now, the lineups are in!
AS: Newcastle have gone with their standard 4-5-1 today, and this team is packed with talent. It's been hard to beat the tandem of Javier D'Amico and Karim Rekik in the back so far, but Sunderland need to do it to take 3 points here. The key player for Newcastle today has to be Maninho. The young Brazilian loanee was Premier League player of the month for October, and if he's on good form, then he'll be nearly impossible to stop.
MT: Sunderland have opted for a 4-2-3-1, with Jim Moran and Thomas Caroll spearheading the attack. Moran has been the X-Factor for Sunderland. He moved here for a whopping 34 million pounds but has been unable to find the net more than twice thus far. However, he's one of the worlds best when he's on his game. Now, the match is about to begin.
AS: And we're Off! (1)
MT:
Ooh, Roberts steals the ball from Skopljanic and has an effort from just outside the box ot it's an easy save for Alex McCarthy and it's still 0-0. (7)
AS:
It's a corner for Sunderland now. The ball is played into the box. Okore with the goal at his mercy! And it's blocked by Simeon Tanev. That surely would have been a goal if not stopped by Tanev there. (23)
MT: It's a goal kick for Newcastle now. The ball is played out to Bruno Fernandes, who wins it in the air. The ball is flicked on to Johannes Sariola who strings a perfect pass into Maninho. MANINHO! He's somehow missed the breakaway! Brilliant save but Butland there. (33)
AS:
We're nearing the end of the half now, the ball is in the corner for Sunderland. It's crossed in to Jim Moran at the front post and SAVED by McCarthy. For a second I thought that was in. Finally, the ref blows for half-time. It's been an exciting first half, but at the break, it's 0-0 (45).
MT: Well, It's Sunderland who are in control here at the Stadium of Light. They've had 16 shots to Newcastle's 2.
AS: Yeah, you can see Francesco Totti is frustrated with his team at half time. He's shaking his head and I think we'll see some changes being made.
MT: You're absolutely right Alan, Nicolo Barella is coming on for Yann M'Villa, who's had a poor game.
AS: And the second half is underway! (46)
MT: Thomas Caroll at the top of the box now, he's beaten his marker, and his shot clangs off the bar! So close for Sunderland, who are really pressing. (48)
AS:
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GOALLL!
It's a goal for Sunderland. Jim Moran taps home a cross from the edge of the area and it's 1-0! The stadium is going wild! Goal for Moran! (67)
MT: And that's full time. Sunderland pull of a shock result and beat the in-form Newcastle 1-0. Totti looks furious with his team, who were simply outplayed today!