Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Reading. A crowd of 16,554 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off and get the match underway!
3.30
0-0John Naysmith hits a low pass to Emile May. Emile May makes a simple pass to Julian Formon. Julian Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
6.25
Djezon Ajas flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Tiler collects the pass. Lomano Tiler makes a simple pass, allowing Fouad Fertout to run into the box. Fouad Fertout shoots from just inside the box but Phil Collymore is on top of it.
8.52
0-0Liam Croft flicks a high ball forward to Lomano Tiler who takes it down. Lomano Tiler knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.10
1-0Emile May knocks the ball forward to George Human. George Human makes a simple pass, allowing Seth Lawton to run into the box. Seth Lawton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.59
Arthur Eadie passes the ball forward to Emile May. Emile May flicks a high pass forward. George Human comfortably collects the pass. George Human whips in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.23
Gunther Grun chips the ball to his team mate, Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.12
Seyni Vanvynckt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Vega. Mauricio Vega sees Moustapha El-Karkouri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moustapha El-Karkouri shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.48
Moustapha El-Karkouri sees Seyni Vanvynckt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seyni Vanvynckt threads the ball through to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.40
Mauricio Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Phil Collymore. Excellent save.
27.58
Edward Oakes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Davies. Alan Davies flicks a high pass forward. Julian Formon collects the pass. Julian Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Davies. With a superhuman jump, Alan Davies connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gavin James manages to gather it comfortably.
28.59
Moustapha El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward to Fouad Fertout who brings the ball under control. Fouad Fertout controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
34.34
Alan Davies flicks a high ball forward to Julian Formon who takes it down. Julian Formon tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
38.16
Miguel Almeida makes a simple pass to Julian Formon. Julian Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.14
Miguel Almeida runs straight at the opposition's defence. Miguel Almeida shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.45
Emile May flicks a high pass forward. George Human collects the pass. George Human flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Gavin James is on top of it.
42.02
1-0Anton Schwabl flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Vega. Mauricio Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.04
1-0Alan Davies hacks Liam Croft from behind! Alan Davies is shown the yellow card! Liam Croft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Reading have changed their lineup with Craig Mcgreal replacing Mauricio Vega and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Reading players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Reading kick off and get the second half underway!
48.47
Alan Davies passes the ball forward to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.58
With a delightful solo run, Moustapha El-Karkouri stretches the opposition's defence. Moustapha El-Karkouri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Phil Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
61.16
Julian Formon plays the ball forward to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Julian Formon. Julian Formon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
72.15
Miguel Almeida decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Almeida shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
77.43
2-0Reading have made a substitution with John Rankin replacing Djezon Ajas .
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Almeida of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Phil Collymore (GK)
6
2. John Naysmith (DEF)
6
3. Arthur Eadie (DEF)
6
4. Edward Oakes (DEF)
6
5. Alistair Granville (DEF)
6
6. Miguel Almeida (MID)
9
7. Emile May (MID)
7
8. Alan Davies (MID)
6
9. Julian Formon (ATT)
7
10. Seth Lawton (ATT)
9
11. George Human (ATT)
7
12. Mike Rowett (DEF)
0
13. Dion Laver (MID)
0
14. Thomas Schnellinger (ATT)
0
1. Gavin James (GK)
7
2. Gunther Grun (DEF)
6
3. Anton Schwabl (DEF)
6
4. Seyni Vanvynckt (DEF)
6
5. Liam Croft (MID)
6
6. Djezon Ajas (MID)
6
7. Moustapha El-Karkouri (MID)
6
8. Mauricio Vega (MID)
6
9. Fouad Fertout (ATT)
6
10. Richard Henderson (ATT)
6
11. Lomano Tiler (ATT)
6
12. Adilson Lodewijks (DEF)
0
13. John Rankin (MID)
6
14. Craig Mcgreal (ATT)
6