Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Notts County. A crowd of 18,974 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Newcastle United and Notts County are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Klimek.


0.00
Newcastle United kick off and get the first half underway!
4.48
Ottavio Rachini passes the ball forward to Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold shoots from distance but somehow Melchior Mensah manages to keep it out.
8.51
Vincenzo Graffiedi flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Melchior Mensah.
10.40
Alberto Costa takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Romano Van Der Laan steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
12.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Ottavio Rachini plays the ball forward to Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Melchior Mensah gets down and covers it.
16.12
Federico Espinal passes the ball forward to Ottavio Rachini. Ottavio Rachini makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Graffiedi. Vincenzo Graffiedi makes a probing pass to Rocco R. Circello but he's offside!
21.21
Vincenzo Graffiedi hits a low pass to Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.01
Marcus Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen knocks the ball forward to Marcus Thirlwell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.51
Rocco R. Circello hits a low pass to Jon Ravelli. Jon Ravelli lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. With a superhuman jump, Alberto Costa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.57
Mark Ebbinge surges forward with the ball. Mark Ebbinge knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.13
Mark Ebbinge flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Rachini collects the pass. Ottavio Rachini threads the ball through to Vincenzo Graffiedi. Vincenzo Graffiedi whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Warren Salmon is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
37.44
Corner kick to Notts County. Rocco R. Circello plays it short to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa deftly flicks the ball on. Les Kanu chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
38.13
Marcus Thirlwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen threads the ball through to Les Kanu but he's offside!
40.32
Federico Espinal flicks a high ball forward to Rocco R. Circello who takes it down. Rocco R. Circello threads the ball through to Ottavio Rachini. Ottavio Rachini knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. With a superhuman jump, Alberto Costa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Melchior Mensah.
41.54
It's a corner kick. Rocco R. Circello kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Neil Davidson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.21
Warren Salmon passes the ball forward to Les Kanu. Les Kanu puts a great ball through. Marcus Thirlwell races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
45.00
Notts County are dictating the run of play here today.
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. Notts County have changed their lineup with Lampros Hatzis replacing Jon Ravelli. The Newcastle United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Notts County kick off and get the second half underway!
54.23
Ottavio Rachini flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Arnold who brings the ball under control. Thomas Arnold lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Melchior Mensah reads it well. Nice keeping!
57.00
Ottavio Rachini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lampros Hatzis. Lampros Hatzis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joel Taulerus.
60.16
Notts County have made 2 substitutions with Jon Wetherall replacing Mark Ebbinge and Norberto Segura replacing Vincenzo Graffiedi .
63.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Marcus Thirlwell plays the ball forward to Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden puts a great ball through. Les Kanu runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.23
Jose Javier Butragueno pushes up the pitch. Jose Javier Butragueno changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Javier Butragueno runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Jose Javier Butragueno provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.53
Thomas Arnold catches Warren Salmon on the ankles. The referee calls over Thomas Arnold and shows him a yellow card! Warren Salmon gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.54
Warren Salmon knocks the ball forward to Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson hits a low pass to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell tries a spectacular strike. Alex Soudani gets down and covers it.
73.24
Marcus Thirlwell chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden cuts inside the box! Eoin Marsden makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Alex Soudani!
75.09
Alberto Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Circello. Rocco R. Circello tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.20
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Trevor Sturridge replacing Darren Wainwright .
81.28
Jose Javier Butragueno knocks the ball forward to Ottavio Rachini. Ottavio Rachini whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold makes a deft header. It's there!! Melchior Mensah has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.34
Jose Javier Butragueno passes the ball forward to Ottavio Rachini. Ottavio Rachini flicks a high ball forward to Norberto Segura who takes it down. Norberto Segura knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Melchior Mensah manages to gather it.
87.45
Marcus Thirlwell passes the ball forward to Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Federico Espinal threads a neat ball through to Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold plays a one-two with Alberto Costa and rushes in on goal... Thomas Arnold side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Melchior Mensah gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
12
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
29%
71%
Play Area
31.9%
39.1%
29%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Costa of Notts County

Match Ratings