Newcastle United vs Sunderland

1. Newcastle battled hard and were unlucky not to get an equaliser through Cisse, but ultimately Sunderland worked hard at the back and hit their opponents on the counter-attack to kill the game off.

2. 96'

   And there goes the full-time whistle. A huge three points for Sunderland that could go a long way in securing their safety.

3. 94'

   O'Shea concedes a corner. Marveaux picks out Yanga-Mbiwa with the set-piece but the defender heads it high and wide.

4. 93'

   Sunderland win a free-kick just outside the area. They decide on taking it to the corner flag though, rather than looking for a fourth.

5. 92'

   Rose brings the ball forward down the left and ends up winning a corner for his side. Frustrating for Newcastle.

6. 91'

   Clever play from N'Diaye down the right but Taylor's leg prevents Graham from getting on the end of his cross.

7. 90'

   Six minutes of injury time to be played. Enough time to score three goals?

8. 89'

   Newcastle continue to probe the Sunderland defence but it is all in vain now.

9. 88'

   The Sunderland fans are overjoyed. What a huge three points this could turn out to be for their side.

10. 87'

    What a painful week this is turning out to be for Newcastle, following their elimination from the Europa League on Thursday.

11. 86'

    Marveaux picks out the run of Gutierrez in the box but the Argentine can only head well over the bar.

12. 85'

    Newcastle win a corner...

13. 84'

    Di Canio this time got involved with the team's celebration. What a day he is having.

14. 83'

    Newcastle are shell-shocked. In pushing forward in search of a goal they have been exposed at the back. And Sunderland have been dangerous on the counter-attack all game.

15. 82'

    Sessegnon does very well to bring the ball forward for his side. He beats a man before laying it off to Vaughan, who picks out the top corner from the edge of the area. Unbelievable finish.

16. 82'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL FOR SUNDERLAND. VAUGHAN.</b>

17. 81'

    That was Adam Johnson's fifth league goal of the season and his first since January.

18. 80'

    Sunderland come forward through Sessegnon who plays in N'Diaye. The midfielder shoots from a tight angle and brings out a clever save from Elliot.

19. 80'

    Gutierrez decides to shoot from well outside the area but his effort takes a big deflection off Cisse and goes well wide of the target.

20. 79'

    The answer is no, but they win another corner. That is even worse and Sunderland clear the danger.

21. 78'

    Gutierrez does well to win a corner for his side. Can they create anything from this?

22. 77'

    Remember, Newcastle have used up all their substitutes so Alan Pardew cannot make any more changes.

23. 76'

    Di Canio, if you were wondering, burst up the touchline and slid onto his knees while celebrating his side's second. What passion.

24. 75'

    A big blow to Newcastle. Have they got enough time to claw themselves back into this game?

25. 74'

    After soaking up plenty of pressure Sunderland counter down the other end. Johnson picks up the ball on the edge of the area before letting fly with a fine curling effort into the top corner. Krul with no chance.

Leaders

NEWSUN

Total Shots

Papiss Cissé

6

Stéphane Sessegnon

2

Accurate Passes

Cheick Tioté

62

Sebastian Larsson

20

Saves

Tim Krul

2

Simon Mignolet

5