Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Bury. A crowd of 16,257 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Peters.


0.00
Bury kick off and get the match underway!
3.20
Guido Apa chips the ball to his team mate, Pius Ndo. Pius Ndo makes a simple pass, allowing Guido Apa to run into the box. Guido Apa rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
6.57
Joel Taulerus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell makes an attacking run forward. Marcus Thirlwell advances inside the box! Marcus Thirlwell rockets a shot on goal. Shaun Lua-Lua is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.20
Marcus Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Andy Weaver collects the pass. Andy Weaver advances inside the box! Andy Weaver rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.05
Matias Davis threads a neat ball through to Jason Fletcher. Jason Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Drazen Cvitanovic who takes it down. Drazen Cvitanovic shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
26.26
Guido Apa threads the ball through to Drazen Cvitanovic. Drazen Cvitanovic makes a pass forward but Norman Jobson makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
32.12
Romano Van Der Laan flicks a high pass forward. Joel Taulerus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joel Taulerus makes a probing pass to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Brian Mike is offside!
36.06
Matias Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Guido Apa. Guido Apa passes the ball forward to Norman Jobson. Norman Jobson lofts in a cross ball towards Pius Ndo. Pius Ndo makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.33
Marcus Thirlwell darts forward. Marcus Thirlwell plays a one-two with Brian Mike and rushes in on goal... Marcus Thirlwell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Shaun Lua-Lua manages to gather it effortlessly.
40.54
Gunnar Nielsen threads a neat ball through to Brian Mike. Brian Mike plays a quick one-two with Marcus Thirlwell and rushes in on goal... Brian Mike muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Shaun Lua-Lua!
44.00
Joel Taulerus knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Nielsen. Showing composure, Gunnar Nielsen laces a weighted ball forward to Brian Mike. Brian Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Shaun Lua-Lua had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Bury also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Newcastle United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.06
Adolfo Lozano flicks a high pass forward to Neil Morrison who brings the ball under control. Neil Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Fletcher. Jason Fletcher shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
49.37
Dion Duberry flicks a high ball forward to Joel Taulerus who takes it down. Joel Taulerus chips the ball to his team mate, Les Kanu. Les Kanu knocks the ball forward to Marcus Thirlwell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.02
Gunnar Nielsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright plays a one-two with Brian Mike and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Darren Wainwright provides some space. He shoots at goal. Shaun Lua-Lua is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.14
Marcus Thirlwell catches Guido Apa on the ankles. Marcus Thirlwell is given a warning by the referee! Guido Apa stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.27
Marcus Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Darren Wainwright controls it well on his chest. Darren Wainwright knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.10
Newcastle United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
60.10
Andy Weaver clumsily knocks into Guido Apa. The referee brings Andy Weaver to one side and gives him a warning! Guido Apa runs off the knock.
61.31
Jason Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Pius Ndo. Pius Ndo advances inside the box! Pius Ndo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.51
Marcus Thirlwell passes the ball forward to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright shoots from distance but Shaun Lua-Lua reads it well. He makes it look easy!
67.28
Adolfo Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Owen. Jason Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Boateng. Marc Boateng shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
77.55
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Eoin Marsden replacing Darren Wainwright .
81.12
Marcus Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Brian Mike holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Mike knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eoin Marsden!
84.30
Guido Apa kicks a strong pass forward to Drazen Cvitanovic. Drazen Cvitanovic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.09
Guido Apa surges forward with the ball. Guido Apa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Jobson but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Jason Owen receives the ball from a throw-in from Adolfo Lozano. Jason Owen flicks a high pass forward. Drazen Cvitanovic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Drazen Cvitanovic flicks a high pass forward. Norman Jobson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Jobson deftly passes the ball to Marc Boateng, releasing him through on goal. Marc Boateng makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
28.4%
44.6%
27%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Darren Wainwright of Newcastle United

Match Ratings
1.Melchior Mensah (GK)
6
2.Romano Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
3.Joel Taulerus (DEF)
7
4.Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
5.Dion Duberry (ATT)
6
6.Gunnar Nielsen (MID)
6
7.Marcus Thirlwell (MID)goal scored
9
8.Brian Mike (ATT)
8
9.Andy Weaver (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Darren Wainwright (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Les Kanu (ATT)
6
 
12.Adam Boateng (MID)
0
13.Fredrik Adams (MID)
0
14.Eoin Marsden (ATT)goal scored
7

1.Shaun Lua-Lua (GK)
6
2.Jason Owen (DEF)
6
3.Matias Davis (DEF)
6
4.Adolfo Lozano (DEF)
6
5.Drazen Cvitanovic (MID)
6
6.Guido Apa (MID)
6
7.Jason Fletcher (MID)
7
8.Neil Morrison (MID)
6
9.Pius Ndo (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Norman Jobson (ATT)
6
11.Marc Boateng (ATT)
6
 
12.Nigel Owen (DEF)
0
13.Youl Karembeu (MID)
0
14.David Jess (ATT)
0