Match Report
| Newcastle United | Newcastle United |  |  | Portsmouth | Portsmouth | ||||||||||||||||
| Tony Schofield | Tony Schofield | manager | Gaetano De Rosa | Gaetano De Rosa | |||||||||||||||||
| Duncan Niven | D. Niven |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 |  | Matthew Clarke | M. Clarke | |||||||||
| Tonino Evangelisti | T. Evangelisti |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 80 | | Marvin Keane | M. Keane | |||||||||
| Anthony Gallo | A. Gallo |  | 71 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 73 | | Morris Heskey | M. Heskey | ||||||||
| Patrick Zuidam | P. Zuidam |  | 72 | D | | 4 | | | D | 72 | | Steven Nicholls | S. Nicholls | ||||||||
| Benjamín Tapia | B. Tapia |  | 71 | D | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Teddy Crooks | T. Crooks | |||||||||
| Jimmy Soviero | J. Soviero | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Carl Galli | C. Galli | |||||||||
| Marvin Cort | M. Cort | | 72 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | John Sturridge | J. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Jaime Santos | J. Santos |  | 76 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Bruno Faria | B. Faria | |||||||||
| Geoffrey Rool | G. Rool |  | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Warren Young | W. Young | |||||||||
| Hauke Meidt | H. Meidt |  | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Stan Burbage | S. Burbage | |||||||||
| Stefan Freund | S. Freund | | 77 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Renzo Albieri | R. Albieri | |||||||||
| Gregoor Piket | G. Piket | | 72 | A | | 12 | | D | 61 | | Alberto Kanu | A. Kanu | |||||||||
| Houssin Bezzai | H. Bezzai |  | 79 | M | | 13 | | M | 54 | | Marvin Riza | M. Riza | |||||||||
| Steve Kahn | S. Kahn | | 75 | D | | 14 | | G | 54 | | Marvin Smith | M. Smith | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play Portsmouth in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Newcastle United and Portsmouth are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Les Jess.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Newcastle United and Portsmouth are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Les Jess.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off and get the match underway!
4.12
0-0John Sturridge chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Young. Warren Young threads a neat ball through to Stan Burbage. Stan Burbage muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Niven.
6.36
0-0Steven Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Faria collects the pass. Bruno Faria runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bruno Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.58
With imagination, Marvin Cort laces a through ball forward to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
12.59
With vision, Bruno Faria picks a pass forward to Stan Burbage. Stan Burbage edges inside the box! Stan Burbage comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.49
With a delightful solo run, Bruno Faria stretches the opposition's defence. Bruno Faria advances inside the box! Bruno Faria rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Niven.
15.14
It's a corner kick which Bruno Faria takes quickly, playing the ball short to Renzo Albieri. Renzo Albieri side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
18.51
0-0Teddy Crooks hacks Geoffrey Rool from behind! The referee calls over Teddy Crooks and warns him to calm down! Geoffrey Rool hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.08
Warren Young clumsily knocks into Benjamín Tapia. Warren Young is given a warning by the referee! Benjamín Tapia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.36
0-0Jimmy Soviero threads the ball through to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.04
Jimmy Soviero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jimmy Soviero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.39
Patrick Zuidam flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Santos collects the pass. Jaime Santos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jaime Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.44
Jimmy Soviero makes a simple pass to Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.04
0-1Steven Nicholls threads a neat ball through to Carl Galli. With some swift thinking, Carl Galli plays the ball forward to Stan Burbage. Stan Burbage plays a scrappy one-two with Renzo Albieri and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stan Burbage makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Stan Burbage scores for Portsmouth!!
30.12
Marvin Cort flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Freund who brings the ball under control. Stefan Freund controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.28
Jimmy Soviero makes a probing pass to Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool rushes past Morris Heskey! Geoffrey Rool rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Matthew Clarke. Excellent save.
33.20
Marvin Keane sees Carl Galli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Galli flicks a high pass forward. Warren Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Warren Young shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Niven effortlessly smothers it!
34.24
Marvin Cort passes the ball forward to Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steven Nicholls.
36.12
Bruno Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Stan Burbage. Stan Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Young. With a superhuman jump, Warren Young connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
39.30
Anthony Gallo flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Soviero controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Soviero sees Stefan Freund in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Freund advances inside the box! Stefan Freund strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Matthew Clarke manages to gather it.
44.22
Jimmy Soviero chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Portsmouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Portsmouth kick off!
48.33
Carl Galli advances with the ball. Carl Galli plays a scrappy one-two with Warren Young and stumbles forward towards the goal... Carl Galli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Duncan Niven manages to keep it out.
49.56
Jimmy Soviero knocks the ball forward to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Newcastle United!
53.28
Jimmy Soviero threads the ball through to Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.28
Steven Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to John Sturridge. John Sturridge flicks a high pass forward to Stan Burbage who brings the ball under control. Stan Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.39
Morris Heskey brings the ball forward. Morris Heskey flicks a high pass forward. Renzo Albieri controls it well on his chest. Renzo Albieri whips in a cross ball towards Warren Young. Warren Young directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.39
2-3Portsmouth have made a substitution with Alberto Kanu replacing Marvin Keane .
66.31
2-3Bruno Faria knocks the ball forward to Warren Young. Warren Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan Burbage but the linesman indicates offside!
69.14
Jimmy Soviero knocks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.07
Morris Heskey chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Galli. Carl Galli threads a neat ball through to Renzo Albieri. Renzo Albieri advances inside the box! Renzo Albieri comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Solid save from Duncan Niven. What a great pair of hands!
72.57
Anthony Gallo passes the ball forward to Jimmy Soviero. Jimmy Soviero flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Freund who brings the ball under control. Stefan Freund sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
73.38
2-3Anthony Gallo barges into Renzo Albieri. Anthony Gallo is shown the yellow card! Renzo Albieri runs off the knock.
77.43
Newcastle United have made 3 substitutions with Gregoor Piket replacing Stefan Freund, Houssin Bezzai replacing Jimmy Soviero and Steve Kahn replacing Anthony Gallo .
84.07
Steven Nicholls catches Gregoor Piket on the ankles. The referee calls over Steven Nicholls and warns him to calm down! Gregoor Piket stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Geoffrey Rool 50 Stefan Freund 53 | Stan Burbage 27 Warren Young 36, 59 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Niven (GK)
7
2. Tonino Evangelisti (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Gallo (DEF)
5
4. Patrick Zuidam (DEF)
6
5. Benjamín Tapia (DEF)
6
6. Jimmy Soviero (MID)
7
7. Marvin Cort (MID)
6
8. Jaime Santos (MID)
6
9. Geoffrey Rool (ATT)
7
10. Hauke Meidt (ATT)
6
11. Stefan Freund (ATT)
8
12. Gregoor Piket (ATT)
6
13. Houssin Bezzai (MID)
6
14. Steve Kahn (DEF)
6
1. Matthew Clarke (GK)
7
2. Marvin Keane (DEF)
6
3. Morris Heskey (DEF)
6
4. Steven Nicholls (DEF)
6
5. Teddy Crooks (DEF)
5
6. Carl Galli (MID)
7
7. John Sturridge (MID)
7
8. Bruno Faria (MID)
7
9. Warren Young (ATT)
9
10. Stan Burbage (ATT)
8
11. Renzo Albieri (ATT)
7
12. Alberto Kanu (DEF)
6
13. Marvin Riza (MID)
0
14. Marvin Smith (GK)
0