Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play Sunderland in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Newcastle United and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Newcastle United and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
Newcastle United get the match underway!
2.39
Max Walker hits a low pass to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Artur Ripanu keeps it out!
3.19
With a delightful solo run, Luuk Kool stretches the opposition's defence. Luuk Kool knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Mckay.
6.20
Sotiris Taoulas lofts the ball long. Terry Wise knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Artur Ripanu manages to keep it out.
8.18
Craig Mckay makes a probing pass to Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Carlton. Paul Carlton powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.49
Paul Carlton threads the ball through to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
20.40
Damien Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Wise. Terry Wise whips in a cross ball towards Max Walker. Max Walker rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Artur Ripanu picks it out of the air!
21.02
Jody Smith flicks a high pass forward. Leon Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.54
Ben Mcgreal threads the ball through to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
28.47
Marcos Vazquez kicks a strong pass forward to Max Walker. Max Walker threads the ball through to Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Artur Ripanu.
29.26
Corner kick to Sunderland. Luuk Kool plays it short to Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott flicks the ball across the goal. Some world-class footwork from Luuk Kool provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
30.47
Craig Mckay threads the ball through to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan finds some space and shoots from distance but Alpay Kayis reads it well. Excellent save!
34.50
Paul Carlton flicks a high pass forward to Aaron Byrne who brings the ball under control. Aaron Byrne controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Seth Milligan through on goal. Seth Milligan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Alpay Kayis gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
36.31
Max Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleksandr Demyanchuk.
40.30
Marcos Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Kool holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luuk Kool threads a neat ball through to Jody Smith. Jody Smith shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
42.32
With vision, Kevin Deane laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan tries a spectacular long range effort but Alpay Kayis is on top of it.
44.22
Damien Best flicks a high pass forward to Terry Wise who brings the ball under control. Terry Wise plays a scrappy one-two with Leon Elliott and advances towards the goal... Terry Wise shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
Sunderland start the second half!
47.03
With some swift thinking, Jody Smith plays the ball forward to Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.03
Sotiris Taoulas kicks a strong pass forward to Max Walker. Max Walker flicks a high pass forward. Martin Beattie collects the pass. Martin Beattie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.22
Marcos Vazquez hacks Kevin Deane from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.39
Craig Mckay passes the ball forward to Paul Carlton. Paul Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Lockley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Aaron Byrne muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Alpay Kayis.
54.28
Sotiris Taoulas flicks a high pass forward. Terry Wise holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Terry Wise advances inside the box! Terry Wise shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Ben Mcgreal's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
55.23
It's a corner kick. Luuk Kool loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Oleksandr Demyanchuk reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.19
Luuk Kool flicks a high pass forward. Martin Beattie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Wise. Terry Wise is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Artur Ripanu with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
60.10
Marcos Vazquez makes a strong solo run forward. Marcos Vazquez makes a simple pass to Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.23
Luuk Kool brings the ball forward. Luuk Kool rushes past Oleksandr Demyanchuk! Luuk Kool tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.19
Max Walker flicks a high pass forward to Luuk Kool who brings the ball under control. Luuk Kool plays a perfect one-two with Terry Wise and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Luuk Kool provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.28
Luuk Kool flicks a high pass forward. Terry Wise controls it well on his chest. Terry Wise knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
71.42
Max Walker plays the ball forward to Jody Smith. Jody Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.38
Damien Best threads the ball through to Max Walker. Max Walker flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Kool comfortably collects the pass. Luuk Kool knocks the ball forward to Leon Elliott but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.26
Paolo Myers takes it forward alone. Paolo Myers edges inside the box! Paolo Myers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Alpay Kayis gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.08
Kevin Deane clumsily knocks into Martin Beattie. Kevin Deane is shown the yellow card! Martin Beattie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.29
Max Walker flicks a high pass forward. Terry Wise controls it well on his chest. Terry Wise plays a scrappy one-two with Leon Elliott and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Terry Wise provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Artur Ripanu.
79.05
It's a corner kick. Luuk Kool loops the ball in to towards the near post. Artur Ripanu jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
81.05
Ben Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alpay Kayis smothers it!
83.28
Jason Carter flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mckay collects the pass. Craig Mckay sees Ben Mcgreal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ben Mcgreal makes a probing pass between the defence to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Alpay Kayis.
87.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Marcos Vazquez plays the ball forward to Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleksandr Demyanchuk.
90.00
Ben Mcgreal barges into Luuk Kool. The referee calls over Ben Mcgreal and shows him a yellow card! Luuk Kool hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Paul Carlton 8 | Martin Beattie 21 Terry Wise 57 Luuk Kool 61, 65 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Artur Ripanu (GK)
7
2. Craig Mckay (DEF)
6
3. Jason Carter (DEF)
6
4. Oleksandr Demyanchuk (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Deane (MID)
5
6. Ben Mcgreal (MID)
6
7. Paul Carlton (MID)
7
8. Paul Lockley (MID)
6
9. Aaron Byrne (ATT)
6
10. Seth Milligan (ATT)
6
11. Paolo Myers (ATT)
6
12. Robert Hackworth (DEF)
0
13. Frank Lineker (MID)
0
14. Warren Thatcher (ATT)
0
1. Alpay Kayis (GK)
7
2. Damien Best (DEF)
6
3. Sotiris Taoulas (DEF)
6
4. Marcos Vazquez (DEF)
6
5. Matthias Dehm (MID)
6
6. Max Walker (MID)
7
7. Luuk Kool (MID)
9
8. Jody Smith (MID)
6
9. Martin Beattie (ATT)
7
10. Terry Wise (ATT)
8
11. Leon Elliott (ATT)
6
12. Paolo Wetherall (MID)
0
13. Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT)
0
14. Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT)
0














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