Match Report


Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United     EvertonEverton
Tony SchofieldTony Schofield Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan NivenD. Niven71
G
1
G
79Krunoslav GorgoneK. Gorgone
Anthony GalloA. Gallo71
D
2
D
75Les LisbieL. Lisbie
Steve KahnS. Kahn74
D
captain3
D
70Richard HopkinR. Hopkin
Patrick ZuidamP. Zuidam72
D
4
D
66Gavin MersonG. Merson
Benjamín TapiaB. Tapia70
D
5
D
61Billy NewtonB. Newton
Jimmy SovieroJ. Soviero71
M
6
M
70Danny MendoncaD. Mendonca
Houssin BezzaiH. Bezzai78
M
7captain
M
65Simon RobsonS. Robson
Jaime SantosJ. Santos76
M
8
M
65Max SharpeM. Sharpe
Geoffrey RoolG. Rool70
A
9
M
64Steve DyerS. Dyer
Stefan FreundS. Freund76
A
10
A
72Marcel KurthM. Kurth
Hauke MeidtH. Meidt72
A
11
A
69John SullivanJ. Sullivan
 
Gregoor PiketG. Piket72
A
12
A
69Leonardo LorenzoL. Lorenzo
Marvin CortM. Cort72
M
13
G
68Gary McGroryG. McGrory
Tonino EvangelistiT. Evangelisti71
D
14
M
64James MckayJ. Mckay

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Everton. A crowd of 16,369 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Helmer.


0.00
Everton start the match!
4.15
Simon Robson threads a neat ball through to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth whips in a cross ball towards John Sullivan. John Sullivan beats his man to it with a header but somehow Duncan Niven manages to keep it out.
9.14
Jaime Santos flicks a high ball forward to Hauke Meidt who takes it down. Hauke Meidt finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
10.57
Steve Kahn hacks Simon Robson from behind! The referee calls over Steve Kahn and warns him to calm down! Simon Robson runs off the knock.
21.11
Marcel Kurth catches Patrick Zuidam on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcel Kurth and shows him a yellow card! Patrick Zuidam runs off the knock.
26.25
Benjamín Tapia knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Soviero. Jimmy Soviero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.12
Jimmy Soviero chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.02
Jaime Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Jaime Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool connects with a diving header. Krunoslav Gorgone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.50
Patrick Zuidam sees Houssin Bezzai in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Houssin Bezzai flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Meidt controls it well on his chest. Hauke Meidt hits a low pass to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.50
Jimmy Soviero knocks the ball forward to Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Krunoslav Gorgone keeps it out!
42.16
Anthony Gallo plays the ball forward to Houssin Bezzai. Houssin Bezzai threads a neat ball through to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Jaime Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but Les Lisbie is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
47.34
Houssin Bezzai plays the ball forward to Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.04
Max Sharpe flicks a high pass forward. John Sullivan controls it well on his chest. John Sullivan skips past Steve Kahn! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from John Sullivan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
53.51
Steve Kahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Soviero. Jimmy Soviero advances with the ball. Jimmy Soviero knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
54.17
Jaime Santos knocks the ball forward to Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.34
Richard Hopkin sees space and advances. Without breaking stride, Richard Hopkin plays the ball forward to John Sullivan. John Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Duncan Niven gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
61.07
Stefan Freund comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Merson. The referee brings Stefan Freund to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Merson stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.57
Benjamín Tapia brings the ball forward. Benjamín Tapia knocks the ball forward to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Krunoslav Gorgone manages to gather it easily.
67.58
Houssin Bezzai makes a beautiful solo run. Houssin Bezzai lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.44
Houssin Bezzai makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund lofts in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Krunoslav Gorgone. Excellent save.
77.24
Newcastle United have made 3 substitutions with Gregoor Piket replacing Hauke Meidt, Marvin Cort replacing Jaime Santos and Tonino Evangelisti replacing Benjamín Tapia .
78.27
Jimmy Soviero flicks a high ball forward to Gregoor Piket who takes it down. Gregoor Piket knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Newton.
83.06
Houssin Bezzai sees space and advances. Houssin Bezzai threads a neat ball through to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund rockets a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Krunoslav Gorgone. What a save!
87.13
Jimmy Soviero threads the ball through to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Newcastle United

Everton
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75.7%
24.3%
Play Area
24.3%
45.9%
29.7%

Scorers
Geoffrey Rool 30, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Geoffrey Rool of Newcastle United

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

1.Krunoslav Gorgone (GK)
7
2.Les Lisbie (DEF)
6
3.Richard Hopkin (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Merson (DEF)
6
5.Billy Newton (DEF)
6
6.Danny Mendonca (MID)
6
7.Simon Robson (MID)
6
8.Max Sharpe (MID)
6
9.Steve Dyer (MID)
6
10.Marcel Kurth (ATT)yellow card
5
11.John Sullivan (ATT)
6
 
12.Leonardo Lorenzo (ATT)
0
13.Gary McGrory (GK)
0
14.James Mckay (MID)
0