Match Report


Chester CityChester City     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Computer Player Computer Player Ant Monev Ant Monev
Tomek PolT. Pol74
G
captain1
G
73Melchior MensahM. Mensah
Wilfried CapronW. Capron70
D
2
D
73Romano Van Der LaanR. Van Der Laan
Syd HendrieS. Hendrie70
D
3
D
70Joel TaulerusJ. Taulerus
Zvonimir TomicZ. Tomic63
D
4
D
68Neil DavidsonN. Davidson
Alexandre RamosA. Ramos76
M
5
D
68Warren SalmonW. Salmon
Fernando PastorF. Pastor73
M
6
M
80Gunnar NielsenG. Nielsen
Abel PostigaA. Postiga71
M
7
M
78Marcus ThirlwellM. Thirlwell
Lucas VergaraL. Vergara67
M
8
A
58Brian MikeB. Mike
Ralph GoodwinR. Goodwin75
A
9captain
A
74Andy WeaverA. Weaver
Dave StandingD. Standing68
A
10
A
74Darren WainwrightD. Wainwright
Stanley ProctorS. Proctor62
A
11
A
75Les KanuL. Kanu
 
Augusto BordiA. Bordi64
M
12
M
78Basile BadjaniB. Badjani
Stuart PattersonS. Patterson60
A
13
M
73Fredrik AdamsF. Adams
Adrian NewtonA. Newton56
G
14
A
71Eoin MarsdenE. Marsden

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Deva Stadium where Chester City play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 17,475 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Dublin.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chester City get the match underway!
6.07
Gunnar Nielsen takes it forward alone. Gunnar Nielsen plays a one-two with Darren Wainwright and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Gunnar Nielsen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.14
Gunnar Nielsen makes a probing pass to Brian Mike. Brian Mike cuts inside the box! Brian Mike comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.47
Andy Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Les Kanu collects the pass. Les Kanu skips past Wilfried Capron! Les Kanu takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tomek Pol with no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
12.20
Fernando Pastor flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Vergara. Lucas Vergara knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Melchior Mensah who gathers it comfortably.
14.51
Syd Hendrie sees Abel Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Standing. Dave Standing shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Melchior Mensah with no chance!! Goal for Chester City!
20.10
Neil Davidson barges into Alexandre Ramos. The referee warns Neil Davidson to calm down! Alexandre Ramos runs off the knock.
21.21
Marcus Thirlwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Les Kanu. Les Kanu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tomek Pol punches it away to safety.
34.54
Ralph Goodwin receives the ball from a throw-in from Stanley Proctor. With vision, Ralph Goodwin laces a weighted ball forward to Stanley Proctor. Stanley Proctor shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Melchior Mensah smothers it!
36.53
Romano Van Der Laan chips the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen makes a simple pass to Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.49
Marcus Thirlwell decides to run forward with the ball. Marcus Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.28
Syd Hendrie sees Alexandre Ramos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Ramos hits a low pass to Stanley Proctor. Stanley Proctor takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Melchior Mensah manages to gather it easily.
44.38
Wilfried Capron brings the ball forward. Wilfried Capron threads a neat ball through to Fernando Pastor. Fernando Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Melchior Mensah who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Newcastle United kick off the second half!
48.54
Neil Davidson picks a pass forward to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Brian Mike. Brian Mike whips in a cross ball towards Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.23
Marcus Thirlwell makes a simple pass to Brian Mike. Brian Mike cuts inside the box! Brian Mike comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
59.41
Neil Davidson makes a simple pass to Joel Taulerus. Joel Taulerus flicks a high ball forward to Darren Wainwright who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Darren Wainwright plays the ball forward to Les Kanu who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Les Kanu provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Tomek Pol manages to keep it out.
61.36
Gunnar Nielsen clumsily knocks into Dave Standing. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dave Standing runs off the knock.
63.42
Wilfried Capron comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Thirlwell. The referee calls over Wilfried Capron and shows him a yellow card! Marcus Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.42
Free kick to Newcastle United just outside the area...
64.37
Andy Weaver takes a long run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
67.01
Wilfried Capron threads a neat ball through to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.19
Showing composure, Gunnar Nielsen laces a weighted ball forward to Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
73.51
Gunnar Nielsen flicks a high ball forward to Andy Weaver who takes it down. Andy Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Tomek Pol!
75.03
Joel Taulerus flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Thirlwell who takes it down. Marcus Thirlwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen passes the ball forward but Brian Mike is offside!
77.06
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Eoin Marsden replacing Darren Wainwright .
78.12
Marcus Thirlwell brings the ball forward. Marcus Thirlwell shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.13
Joel Taulerus kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver makes a pass forward but Eoin Marsden is yards offside!
81.50
Abel Postiga flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Pastor who takes it down. Fernando Pastor flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Proctor. Stanley Proctor rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.30
Zvonimir Tomic hits a long diagonal ball forward. Ralph Goodwin makes a great pass forward. Fernando Pastor runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Marcus Thirlwell laces a through ball forward to Brian Mike. Brian Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Chester City

Newcastle United
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
30.4%
43%
26.6%

Scorers
Dave Standing 15
Les Kanu 9
Gunnar Nielsen 38
Darren Wainwright 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Thirlwell of Newcastle United

Match Ratings
1.Tomek Pol (GK)
7
2.Wilfried Capron (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Syd Hendrie (DEF)
6
4.Zvonimir Tomic (DEF)
6
5.Alexandre Ramos (MID)
6
6.Fernando Pastor (MID)
6
7.Abel Postiga (MID)
7
8.Lucas Vergara (MID)
6
9.Ralph Goodwin (ATT)
6
10.Dave Standing (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Stanley Proctor (ATT)
6
 
12.Augusto Bordi (MID)
0
13.Stuart Patterson (ATT)
0
14.Adrian Newton (GK)
0

1.Melchior Mensah (GK)
6
2.Romano Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
3.Joel Taulerus (DEF)
6
4.Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
5.Warren Salmon (DEF)
6
6.Gunnar Nielsen (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
9
8.Brian Mike (ATT)
7
9.Andy Weaver (ATT)
7
10.Darren Wainwright (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Les Kanu (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Basile Badjani (MID)
0
13.Fredrik Adams (MID)
0
14.Eoin Marsden (ATT)
6