Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kieron Bramble.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kieron Bramble.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off the first half!
2.47
1-0Eirik Soltvedt flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Bridges collects the pass. Alfred Bridges flicks a high ball forward to Santos Siviglia who takes it down. Santos Siviglia sees Franck Zahui just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Franck Zahui muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.57
1-0Artur Belodedici makes an attacking run forward. Artur Belodedici shoots from outside the area but Guilherme Parra reads it well. Good keeping!
9.59
1-0Alexander Moore catches Moustapha Elhamdaoui on the ankles. Alexander Moore is shown the yellow card! Moustapha Elhamdaoui hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.31
Artur Belodedici hits a low pass to Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
16.02
1-0Nigel Newby threads a neat ball through to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison makes a simple pass to Eric Nyarko. Eric Nyarko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Moore.
22.45
With vision, Gary Hutchison plays the ball forward to Eric Nyarko. Eric Nyarko whips in a cross ball towards Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Guilherme Parra easily punches it away to safety.
27.12
Alfred Bridges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franck Zahui. Franck Zahui knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
30.45
1-0Ruslan Karavayev barges into Luis A. Cardoso. Ruslan Karavayev is shown the yellow card! Luis A. Cardoso carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.36
1-0Max Jobson flicks a high ball forward to Eric Nyarko who takes it down. Eric Nyarko whips in a cross ball towards Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
34.24
Eirik Soltvedt chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Teixeira. Daniel Teixeira plays the ball forward to Franck Zahui. Franck Zahui shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
36.52
Nigel Newby takes it forward alone. Nigel Newby passes the ball forward to Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Nyarko. Eric Nyarko rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.51
Max Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Nyarko. Eric Nyarko threads a neat ball through to Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
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. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester United start the second half!
47.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Artur Belodedici picks a pass forward to Eric Nyarko. Eric Nyarko shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
48.44
Gary Hutchison flicks a high ball forward to Martín Colombo who takes it down. Martín Colombo shoots from long range but Guilherme Parra is on top of it.
49.29
Nigel Newby catches Santos Siviglia on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Santos Siviglia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.29
Daniel Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franck Zahui. Franck Zahui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Haynes.
59.15
Patrick Redknapp makes a simple pass to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Newby.
60.53
1-2Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Martin Ferrer replacing Callum Dalglish and Steven Proctor replacing Max Jobson .
63.35
Steven Proctor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Guilherme Parra!
65.09
With imagination, Eirik Soltvedt picks a pass forward to Patrick Redknapp. Patrick Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Fonseca controls it well on his chest. Silvio Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Steinar Tessem. Excellent save.
66.19
Steven Proctor flicks a high ball forward to Martín Colombo who takes it down. Martín Colombo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Eric Nyarko. Eric Nyarko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
67.12
With a delightful solo run, Alfred Bridges stretches the opposition's defence. Alfred Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Franck Zahui. Franck Zahui beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Newcastle United!
72.52
Patrick Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franck Zahui. Franck Zahui shoots from outside the area. Steinar Tessem gets down and covers it.
77.36
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Thomas Soto replacing Silvio Fonseca .
78.36
Gary Hutchison sees Moustapha Elhamdaoui in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moustapha Elhamdaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Guilherme Parra gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
79.31
Martin Ferrer makes a simple pass to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo passes the ball forward to Eric Nyarko. Eric Nyarko looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Guilherme Parra comfortably smothers it!
81.41
Nicolas Caminero flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Bridges who brings the ball neatly under control. Alfred Bridges picks a pass forward to Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Steinar Tessem. Excellent save.
83.34
Gary Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Moore.
84.19
Alexander Moore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Bridges. Alfred Bridges knocks the ball forward to Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia makes a defence splitting pass to Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.22
George Haynes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Belodedici. Artur Belodedici threads the ball through to Eric Nyarko. Eric Nyarko whips in a cross ball towards Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Guilherme Parra!
87.07
George Haynes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Belodedici. Artur Belodedici threads the ball through to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui whips in a cross ball towards Eric Nyarko. Eric Nyarko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Franck Zahui 2, 67 | Eric Nyarko 37, 87 Martín Colombo 40 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eric Nyarko of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Guilherme Parra (GK)
8
2. Nicolas Caminero (DEF)
6
3. Eirik Soltvedt (DEF)
6
4. Luis A. Cardoso (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Moore (DEF)
5
6. Daniel Teixeira (MID)
6
7. Patrick Redknapp (MID)
6
8. Alfred Bridges (MID)
7
9. Santos Siviglia (ATT)
6
10. Franck Zahui (ATT)
8
11. Silvio Fonseca (ATT)
6
12. Dion Forbes (ATT)
0
13. Thomas Soto (ATT)
6
14. Bakary Sammer (ATT)
0
1. Steinar Tessem (GK)
7
2. Nigel Newby (DEF)
6
3. Callum Dalglish (DEF)
6
4. George Haynes (DEF)
6
5. Ruslan Karavayev (MID)
5
6. Artur Belodedici (MID)
6
7. Max Jobson (MID)
6
8. Gary Hutchison (MID)
6
9. Moustapha Elhamdaoui (ATT)
6
10. Martín Colombo (ATT)
8
11. Eric Nyarko (ATT)
9
12. Martin Ferrer (DEF)
6
13. Steven Proctor (MID)
6
14. Matthew Dugbatey (ATT)
0