Match Report
| Newcastle United | Newcastle United |  |  | Liverpool | Liverpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Tony Schofield | Tony Schofield | Maurice Joseph Cole | Maurice Joseph Cole | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duncan Niven | D. Niven |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 74 |  | René Chappuis | R. Chappuis | |||||||||
| Tonino Evangelisti | T. Evangelisti |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Damien Fenton | D. Fenton | |||||||||
| Steve Kahn | S. Kahn | | 74 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 74 | | Anthony Edghill | A. Edghill | ||||||||
| Patrick Zuidam | P. Zuidam |  | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 71 | | Craig Proctor | C. Proctor | |||||||||
| Benjamín Tapia | B. Tapia |  | 70 | D | | 5 | | D | 73 | | Dean Wetherall | D. Wetherall | |||||||||
| Marvin Cort | M. Cort | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 80 | | Steven Keegan | S. Keegan | |||||||||
| Houssin Bezzai | H. Bezzai |  | 78 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Ruel Bellamy | R. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Jaime Santos | J. Santos |  | 76 | M | | 8 | | A | 72 | | Thierry Brand | T. Brand | |||||||||
| Hauke Meidt | H. Meidt |  | 72 | A | | 9 | | | A | 69 | | Victor Ketting | V. Ketting | ||||||||
| Gregoor Piket | G. Piket | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 | | Neil Westwood | N. Westwood | |||||||||
| Stefan Freund | S. Freund | | 76 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Alex Henderson | A. Henderson | |||||||||
| Geoffrey Rool | G. Rool |  | 70 | A | | 12 | | D | 68 | | Alan Mann | A. Mann | |||||||||
| Jimmy Soviero | J. Soviero | | 71 | M | | 13 | | M | 68 | | Oscar Jr. Grava | O. Grava | |||||||||
| Anthony Gallo | A. Gallo |  | 71 | D | | 14 | | A | 69 | | Duncan Edworthy | D. Edworthy | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 19,744 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Britton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Britton.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United start the match!
2.56
0-1Anthony Edghill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Keegan. Steven Keegan brings the ball forward. Steven Keegan lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.40
0-1Steve Kahn knocks the ball forward to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos passes the ball forward to Gregoor Piket. Gregoor Piket shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
10.24
0-1Tonino Evangelisti chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jaime Santos whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Meidt. Damien Fenton catches Hauke Meidt on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
16.10
0-1Marvin Cort chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Fenton.
18.38
0-1Benjamín Tapia decides to run forward with the ball. Without breaking stride, Benjamín Tapia plays the ball forward to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt heads the ball goalwards but René Chappuis reads it well. Superb keeping!
22.40
Ruel Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Brand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thierry Brand finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.56
Houssin Bezzai threads a neat ball through to Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Edghill.
26.22
0-1Victor Ketting comes in with a late challenge on Steve Kahn. Victor Ketting is given a warning by the referee! Steve Kahn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.48
Benjamín Tapia pushes mid-way up the pitch. Benjamín Tapia hits a low pass to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
34.14
Tonino Evangelisti comes in with a late challenge on Neil Westwood. The referee calls over Tonino Evangelisti and warns him to calm down! Neil Westwood grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.25
Steven Keegan threads a neat ball through to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Duncan Niven!
40.38
Benjamín Tapia threads a neat ball through to Houssin Bezzai. Houssin Bezzai takes it forward alone. Houssin Bezzai threads a neat ball through to Gregoor Piket. Gregoor Piket makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
42.41
Marvin Cort passes the ball forward to Gregoor Piket. Gregoor Piket shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by René Chappuis!
45.00
With great vision, Steven Keegan plays the ball forward to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Niven who gathers it comfortably.
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. Liverpool 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
Liverpool kick off the second half!
49.38
Patrick Zuidam flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Santos flicks a high ball forward to Gregoor Piket who takes it down. Gregoor Piket tries a spectacular long range effort. René Chappuis gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
55.11
Houssin Bezzai threads a neat ball through to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Proctor.
59.16
Patrick Zuidam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Cort. Marvin Cort threads the ball through to Gregoor Piket. Gregoor Piket whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.03
0-1Jaime Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball comes off Anthony Edghill and the loose ball is cleared up field.
63.09
Tonino Evangelisti knocks the ball to his team mate, Houssin Bezzai. Houssin Bezzai flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruel Bellamy plays the ball forward to Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Duncan Niven.
77.18
0-1Ruel Bellamy takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Steve Kahn reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.18
0-1Newcastle United have made 3 substitutions with Geoffrey Rool replacing Gregoor Piket, Jimmy Soviero replacing Houssin Bezzai and Anthony Gallo replacing Benjamín Tapia .Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Alan Mann replacing Anthony Edghill and Duncan Edworthy replacing Victor Ketting .
81.13
0-1Marvin Cort barges into Steven Keegan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steven Keegan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.20
Anthony Gallo threads a neat ball through to Marvin Cort. Marvin Cort flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Freund holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Freund knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Mann.
85.41
Steve Kahn kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Soviero. Jimmy Soviero advances with the ball. Jimmy Soviero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Mann.
87.01
Marvin Cort sees Geoffrey Rool in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Geoffrey Rool whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. René Chappuis effortlessly punches it away to safety.
90.00
Ruel Bellamy hits a low pass to Neil Westwood. Neil Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Brand. Thierry Brand fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Thierry Brand scores for Liverpool!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
29.3%
40.2%
30.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Westwood of Liverpool |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Niven (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tonino Evangelisti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Kahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patrick Zuidam (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Benjamín Tapia (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Marvin Cort (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Houssin Bezzai (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jaime Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hauke Meidt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gregoor Piket (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefan Freund (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Geoffrey Rool (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jimmy Soviero (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anthony Gallo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | René Chappuis (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Damien Fenton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Edghill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Proctor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dean Wetherall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven Keegan (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Ruel Bellamy (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Thierry Brand (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Victor Ketting (ATT) | 5 | |
| 10. | Neil Westwood (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alex Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alan Mann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oscar Jr. Grava (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Edworthy (ATT) | 6 | |