Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Impey.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Impey.
0.00
Newcastle United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.06
Neil Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Brian Mike. Brian Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.49
Xavier Miller flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan threads the ball through to Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. With a superhuman jump, Abel Castro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Melchior Mensah manages to keep it out.
4.33
Xavier Miller clumsily knocks into Les Kanu. Xavier Miller is warned by the referee! Les Kanu carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.37
Warren Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Gunnar Nielsen collects the pass. Gunnar Nielsen plays a one-two with Les Kanu and advances towards the goal... Gunnar Nielsen takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jose Fortes Molina had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
10.55
Edmundo Guardiola flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Dominguez who takes it down. Eduardo Dominguez finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.50
With a delightful solo run, Joel Taulerus stretches the opposition's defence. Joel Taulerus shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.07
Emile Barrett chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez rushes past Romano Van Der Laan! Some awkward footwork from Eduardo Dominguez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
20.40
Emile Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Melchior Mensah who gathers it comfortably.
21.28
Gunnar Nielsen takes it forward alone. Gunnar Nielsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andreas Dahlin.
24.18
Rodolfo Hernandez barges into Warren Salmon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Warren Salmon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.46
Thierry Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Kharine collects the pass. Dmitri Kharine knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.39
With some swift thinking, Dmitri Kharine plays the ball forward to Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Hernandez. With a superhuman jump, Rodolfo Hernandez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chelsea!
33.26
Matthew Gyan kicks a strong pass forward to Xavier Miller. Xavier Miller flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Dominguez who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Abel Castro controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Abel Castro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chelsea!
44.39
Romano Van Der Laan passes the ball forward to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Jose Fortes Molina. Excellent save.
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. Chelsea 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
Chelsea kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
Marcus Thirlwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Thirlwell but the linesman indicates offside!
49.49
Xavier Miller passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romano Van Der Laan.
55.44
Joel Taulerus flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Thirlwell collects the pass. Marcus Thirlwell takes it forward alone. Marcus Thirlwell threads the ball through into the box. Les Kanu rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.26
Chelsea have made a substitution with Yuri Yashin replacing Abel Castro .
63.37
Gunnar Nielsen comes in with a late challenge on Xavier Miller. Gunnar Nielsen is shown the yellow card! Xavier Miller runs off the knock.
65.43
Andreas Dahlin takes a short throw-in bringing Xavier Miller into play. Xavier Miller sees Emile Barrett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emile Barrett makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.51
Joel Taulerus darts forward. Joel Taulerus flicks a high pass forward. Darren Wainwright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Wainwright plays a scrappy one-two with Brian Mike and stumbles forward towards the goal... Darren Wainwright cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
71.52
Rodolfo Hernandez advances with the ball. Rodolfo Hernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Spaniard!
77.55
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Eoin Marsden replacing Darren Wainwright .Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Rui Vieira replacing Thierry Etherington and Hákon Bjarnason replacing Edmundo Guardiola .
78.55
Andreas Dahlin flicks a high pass forward. Hákon Bjarnason controls it well on his chest. Hákon Bjarnason kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Melchior Mensah is on top of it.
87.25
Seeing Hákon Bjarnason's run, Xavier Miller quickly throws the ball into his path. With great vision, Hákon Bjarnason plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Melchior Mensah.
88.03
It's a corner kick. Dmitri Kharine loops the ball in to towards the near post. Les Kanu reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
89.30
Neil Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Joel Taulerus. Joel Taulerus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Kanu. Les Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Gunnar Nielsen. With a superhuman jump, Gunnar Nielsen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Neil Davidson threads a neat ball through to Les Kanu. Les Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
31.2%
40%
28.7%
Scorers
Gunnar Nielsen 6 | Rodolfo Hernandez 30, 65, 72 Abel Castro 33 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Hernandez of Chelsea |
Match Ratings
1. | Melchior Mensah (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Romano Van Der Laan (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Joel Taulerus (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Neil Davidson (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Warren Salmon (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Gunnar Nielsen (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
7. | Marcus Thirlwell (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Brian Mike (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Andy Weaver (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Darren Wainwright (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Les Kanu (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Basile Badjani (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Fredrik Adams (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Eoin Marsden (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Jose Fortes Molina (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Andreas Dahlin (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Matthew Gyan (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Thierry Etherington (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Dmitri Kharine (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Xavier Miller (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Emile Barrett (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Edmundo Guardiola (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Abel Castro (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Rodolfo Hernandez (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 10 |
11. | Eduardo Dominguez (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Rui Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Hákon Bjarnason (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Yuri Yashin (ATT) | 6 |