Sunderland vs Liverpool
Match pulse
SUNAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LIV | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Who won: Liverpool 2-0
Liverpool beat Sunderland 2-0 on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Stadium of Light. Goals for Liverpool: Dirk Kuyt (33' pen) and Luis Suárez (77').
Play by play
Don't forget to stick around for the big match at 16:00, Manchester City's trip to Stamford Bridge.
- 94'
<b>FULL TIME</b> Liverpool win thanks to Dirk Kuyt's controversial penalty and Luis Suarez's solo strike.
- 93'
The atmosphere at the ground has been very flat all afternoon. A disappointment, considering the game was a sell-out.
- 92'
Liverpool's return to form under Kenny Dalglish continues, another three points, and still an outside chance of European football next season.
- 91'
Sunderland have been on the end of some rotten decisions today, but they have barely threatened Liverpool. A bad day at the office.
- 90'
<b>FOUR MINUTES ADDED TIME</b>
- 90'
Suarez went off with what looked like a groin strain. With the international break coming up, he should have time to recover.
- 89'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Joe Cole on for Luis Suarez</b>
- 88'
Luis Suarez looks in a spot of bother. This could be worrying...
- 87'
Liverpool free kick, Malbranque's trip on Kuyt.
- 86'
The Liverpool fans are singing and who can blame them? They have won a match comfortably without having to do much at all!
- 85'
Lee Cattermole with a range-finder from 30-yards, it's straight at Pepe Reina who has had very little to do all afternoon.
- 84'
Liverpool are very comfortable now and Sunderland have fallen apart. It has been an afternoon to forget for Steve Bruce.
- 83'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Maxi on for Raul Meireles</b>
- 83'
Suarez eventually bends the free kick high over Mignolet's goal.
- 81'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/red_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>John Mensah</b> has received his marching orders. A long punt up field exposes the Sunderland defence, Mensah tugs back Suarez and was the last man. The referee had little choice. Dangerous free kick to Liverpool...
- 80'
A bit of hand bags between Gyan and Skrtel. The striker thinks the Slovakian has tugged him down and responds by shoving his finger up Skrtel's nose.
- 79'
Luis Suarez's goal was a piece of innovation, but you have to question the Sunderland goalkeeper. Getting beaten at your nearpost is never good, especially when the Belgian seemed to move out of the way of the shot.
- 78'
David Ngog looks for a third, but his header from Dirk Kuyt's cross is too soft.
- 76'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> <b>Luis Suarez with a wonderfully crafted second for Liverpool!!!</b> Suarez receives the ball close to the touchline. The Uruguayan shrugs past Phil Bardsley and moves into the box. From the byline, Suarez fires a shot past a bemused Mignolet and into the far corner!
- 75'
Asamoah Gyan is down and claiming a penalty. It's a terrible dive from the Ghanaian, he moved passed Agger and threw himself to the floor. The Dane didn't touch him, never a penalty.
- 75'
Foul given against Ngog near the centre circle, his foot was high as he challenged with Henderson.
- 74'
Raul Meireles' corner is headed clear at the near post.
- 73'
A fine stop from Mignolet, Jay Spearing lines one up from the edge of the box. Spearing's left-foot effort is fantastically tipped wide by the Belgian.
- 72'
Andy Carroll is probably still working his way back to full-fitness, hence his withdrawal. For Liverpool fans, another chance to see David Ngog...
Leaders
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