Match Report


Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United     Bristol CityBristol City
Tony SchofieldTony Schofield Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan NivenD. Niven71
G
1captain
G
64Kemal ThompsonK. Thompson
Anthony GalloA. Gallo71
D
2
D
74Jannick DeschampsJ. Deschamps
Patrick ZuidamP. Zuidam72
D
captain3
D
59Malcolm PhilipsM. Philips
Steve KahnS. Kahn74
D
4
D
58Kevin SullivanK. Sullivan
Tonino EvangelistiT. Evangelisti71
D
5
D
57Jody DuberryJ. Duberry
Jimmy SovieroJ. Soviero71
M
6
M
75Jannes GraavenJ. Graaven
Houssin BezzaiH. Bezzai78
M
7
M
67Patricio GuardiolaP. Guardiola
Jaime SantosJ. Santos76
M
8
M
60Luis OliveiraL. Oliveira
Geoffrey RoolG. Rool70
A
9
A
68Colin HansenC. Hansen
Stefan FreundS. Freund76
A
10
A
67Miel De VisserM. De Visser
Hauke MeidtH. Meidt72
A
11
A
67Robert HupkesR. Hupkes
 
Jacob KeeganJ. Keegan39
A
12
A
66Gilles BouldG. Bould
Marvin CortM. Cort72
M
13
A
66Steven OliverS. Oliver
Benjamín TapiaB. Tapia70
D
14
G
57James YoudsJ. Youds

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 16,644 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Newcastle United and Bristol City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Potts.


0.00
Bristol City get the match underway!
4.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Jimmy Soviero plays the ball forward to Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kemal Thompson who gathers it comfortably.
9.50
Jimmy Soviero kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.31
Steve Kahn flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Soviero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jimmy Soviero makes a beautiful solo run. Jimmy Soviero knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.31
Anthony Gallo catches Miel De Visser on the ankles. The referee brings Anthony Gallo to one side and gives him a warning! Miel De Visser gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.52
Jannes Graaven flicks a high pass forward. Robert Hupkes comfortably collects the pass. Robert Hupkes runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Robert Hupkes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.22
Jimmy Soviero threads a neat ball through to Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Kemal Thompson gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
24.05
Jaime Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Jaime Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
26.13
Jaime Santos advances with the ball. Jaime Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malcolm Philips.
30.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.21
Jannes Graaven threads a neat ball through to Miel De Visser. Miel De Visser shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.35
Jaime Santos makes an attacking run forward. Jaime Santos shoots from long range. Kemal Thompson gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
34.29
Anthony Gallo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.25
Kevin Sullivan barges into Stefan Freund. The referee warns Kevin Sullivan to calm down! Stefan Freund hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.07
Jimmy Soviero flicks a high pass forward to Geoffrey Rool who brings the ball under control. Geoffrey Rool controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Kemal Thompson!
42.14
Jaime Santos flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Rool collects the pass. Geoffrey Rool shoots from long range. Kemal Thompson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Jimmy Soviero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund makes a deft header. Kemal Thompson gathers the ball up comfortably. 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. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
47.47
Jannick Deschamps catches Jaime Santos on the ankles. The referee warns Jannick Deschamps to calm down! Jaime Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.41
Jannes Graaven passes the ball forward to Robert Hupkes. Robert Hupkes whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
51.47
Patrick Zuidam clumsily knocks into Robert Hupkes. The referee calls over Patrick Zuidam and warns him to calm down! Robert Hupkes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.07
Jimmy Soviero surges forward with the ball. Jimmy Soviero tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
60.35
Anthony Gallo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Soviero. Jimmy Soviero flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Freund who brings the ball under control. Stefan Freund shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
63.09
Malcolm Philips knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira threads the ball through to Miel De Visser. Miel De Visser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.04
Patricio Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Hupkes. Robert Hupkes plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Hansen and advances towards the goal... Robert Hupkes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
75.55
Luis Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Miel De Visser. Miel De Visser knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Duncan Niven is on top of it.
77.15
Newcastle United have made 3 substitutions with Jacob Keegan replacing Stefan Freund, Marvin Cort replacing Jaime Santos and Benjamín Tapia replacing Tonino Evangelisti .Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Gilles Bould replacing Jannes Graaven, James Youds replacing Robert Hupkes and Steven Oliver replacing Luis Oliveira .
84.10
Steven Oliver hacks Jimmy Soviero from behind! The referee brings Steven Oliver to one side and gives him a warning! Jimmy Soviero stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.02
Jimmy Soviero receives the ball from a throw-in from Marvin Cort. Jimmy Soviero sees space and advances. Jimmy Soviero shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Kemal Thompson.
90.00
Patricio Guardiola hacks Houssin Bezzai from behind! The referee calls over Patricio Guardiola and shows him a yellow card! Houssin Bezzai stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Newcastle United

Bristol City
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
23%
47.3%
29.7%

Scorers
Stefan Freund 10, 34
Geoffrey Rool 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Freund of Newcastle United

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Niven (GK)
6
2.Anthony Gallo (DEF)
6
3.Patrick Zuidam (DEF)
6
4.Steve Kahn (DEF)
6
5.Tonino Evangelisti (DEF)
6
6.Jimmy Soviero (MID)
8
7.Houssin Bezzai (MID)
6
8.Jaime Santos (MID)
8
9.Geoffrey Rool (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Stefan Freund (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Hauke Meidt (ATT)
6
 
12.Jacob Keegan (ATT)
6
13.Marvin Cort (MID)
6
14.Benjamín Tapia (DEF)
6

1.Kemal Thompson (GK)
7
2.Jannick Deschamps (DEF)
6
3.Malcolm Philips (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Sullivan (DEF)
5
5.Jody Duberry (DEF)
6
6.Jannes Graaven (MID)
7
7.Patricio Guardiola (MID)yellow card
5
8.Luis Oliveira (MID)
6
9.Colin Hansen (ATT)
6
10.Miel De Visser (ATT)
6
11.Robert Hupkes (ATT)
6
 
12.Gilles Bould (ATT)
6
13.Steven Oliver (ATT)
5
14.James Youds (GK)
6