Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at St James Park where Newcastle United play Valencia in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Newcastle United and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Gemmill.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Newcastle United and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Gemmill.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off and get the match underway!
3.54
0-0Leonardo Vidal decides to run forward with the ball. Leonardo Vidal shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
6.04
0-0With a delightful solo run, Claudio Diez stretches the opposition's defence. Claudio Diez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Silvio Fonseca through on goal. Silvio Fonseca comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
10.12
0-0Paolo Tolley catches Paul Byrne on the ankles. The referee brings Paolo Tolley to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Byrne runs off the knock.
12.23
Luis A. Cardoso receives the ball from a throw-in from Eirik Soltvedt. Luis A. Cardoso makes a probing pass to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
15.07
0-0Nicolas Caminero threads a neat ball through to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez sees space and advances. Claudio Diez makes a probing pass to Santos Siviglia but he's offside!
16.34
Claudio Diez plays the ball forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
18.18
0-0Luis A. Cardoso passes the ball forward to Daniel Teixeira. Daniel Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Zubizarreta who gathers it comfortably.
20.40
Daniel Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Fonseca who takes it down. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.22
Alejandro Bravo chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Vidal. Leonardo Vidal flicks a high pass forward. David Gascoigne holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Ferdinando Pecorari. Ferdinando Pecorari powers a header at goal but Guilherme Parra is on top of it.
33.21
Paolo Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Sammer collects the pass. Bakary Sammer shoots from long range. Miguel Zubizarreta gets down and covers it.
36.33
0-0Santos Siviglia comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Bravo. The referee calls over Santos Siviglia and warns him to calm down! Alejandro Bravo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.56
Showing composure, Daniel Teixeira plays the ball forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Miguel Zubizarreta is on top of it.
40.12
Daniel Teixeira laces a weighted ball forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
42.19
Luis A. Cardoso knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Tolley. Paolo Tolley knocks the ball forward to Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Miguel Zubizarreta!
44.16
Eirik Soltvedt kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Tolley. Paolo Tolley flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Zubizarreta who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Alexander Moore makes a probing pass to Paolo Tolley. Paolo Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Fonseca controls it well on his chest. Silvio Fonseca shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
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. Valencia 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
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the second half underway!
48.54
David Glass hits a low pass to Ferdinando Pecorari. Ferdinando Pecorari shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
54.26
Paul Byrne passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Carlos Arias. Carlos Arias shoots from outside the area. Guilherme Parra gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
55.41
Leonardo Vidal picks a pass forward to Carlos Arias. Carlos Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eirik Soltvedt.
57.04
Santos Siviglia hacks Adrian Beckham from behind! The referee brings Santos Siviglia to one side and gives him another warning! Adrian Beckham runs off the knock.
60.50
0-0Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with Thomas Soto replacing Silvio Fonseca and Juan-Carlos Iglesias replacing Santos Siviglia .
61.56
Nicolas Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Teixeira. Daniel Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Sammer collects the pass. Bakary Sammer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
66.40
Daniel Teixeira passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Zubizarreta who gathers it comfortably.
71.21
Paul Byrne hits a low pass to Carlos Arias. Carlos Arias knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinando Pecorari. Ferdinando Pecorari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Guilherme Parra is on top of it.
73.03
Paolo Tolley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Iglesias. Juan-Carlos Iglesias fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
75.28
0-0Alejandro Bravo barges into Thomas Soto. Alejandro Bravo is shown the yellow card! Thomas Soto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.33
1-0Paolo Tolley surges forward with the ball. Paolo Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Miguel Zubizarreta with no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
81.00
Leonardo Vidal flicks a high pass forward to Ferdinando Pecorari who brings the ball under control. Ferdinando Pecorari knocks in a cross ball towards David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.30
Nicolas Caminero advances with the ball. Nicolas Caminero plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Iglesias. Juan-Carlos Iglesias lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto powers a header at goal. Thomas Soto scores for Newcastle United!!
87.49
Claudio Diez flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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
| Bakary Sammer 77, 87 Thomas Soto 84 | David Gascoigne 81 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bakary Sammer of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Guilherme Parra (GK)
7
2. Nicolas Caminero (DEF)
6
3. Eirik Soltvedt (DEF)
6
4. Luis A. Cardoso (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Moore (DEF)
6
6. Paolo Tolley (MID)
8
7. Claudio Diez (MID)
7
8. Daniel Teixeira (MID)
7
9. Bakary Sammer (ATT)
9
10. Santos Siviglia (ATT)
5
11. Silvio Fonseca (ATT)
6
12. Dion Forbes (ATT)
0
13. Juan-Carlos Iglesias (ATT)
6
14. Thomas Soto (ATT)
8
1. Miguel Zubizarreta (GK)
7
2. Miguel Lopez (DEF)
6
3. Alejandro Bravo (DEF)
5
4. Ivan Fernandez (DEF)
6
5. Adrian Beckham (DEF)
6
6. David Glass (MID)
6
7. Leonardo Vidal (MID)
7
8. Paul Byrne (MID)
6
9. David Gascoigne (ATT)
7
10. Carlos Arias (ATT)
6
11. Ferdinando Pecorari (ATT)
7
12. Julian Castillo (GK)
0
13. Youssouf Bonissel (MID)
0
14. Alberto Costacurta (DEF)
0