Friedel: Sunderland vs. Blackburn Rovers, 1/11 (R)

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0-0 Neither keeper been tested so far.

Reyna returning to Sunderland from the States in a week or two.

 

"Very bad miss" by Andy Cole who had the goal at his mercy.

 

Best move of the game by Blackburn - starting to look more dangerous.

 

Speaking of nothing new, these announcers aren't really needed either -- "dire stuff" "horrible skill on display today" etc.

 

Half time. Worst half these announcers have seen since the last half they watched.

 

Julio Arca, I think I'd put on Julio Arca. What do you think? Julio Arca? I'd probably let Julio Arca have a run. This match really needs Julio Arca. How about Julio Arca? Julio Arca Julio Arca Julio Arca Julio Arca

 

I think I've listened to these announcers one too many times -- I think the Playstation Fifa announcers would do a better job at being original.

2nd half has started. Still 0-0.

 

Yorke has a good effort that forces a save from Sorensen. Best play of the game so far for Blackburn. Still 0-0

Julio Arca coming on!

 

Julio Arca's first touches causes confusion. Why oh why didn't he come on after half time!

Sorensen makes a good save on a good chance for Cole.

 

Joey Craddock hit the post -- but ball goes out. Sunderland's best chance so far.

 

Yorke blows another half chance.

 

Damien Duff coming off.

 

Good effort by Phil Babb -- half volley goes wide.

 

About 7 min. plus stoppage left

 

Chaos in front of Brad's goal -- goes out for a goal kick as Friedel was down on the deck. "Not so much blood and thunder in front of the goal as thud and blunder".