Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 18,542 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off and get the match underway!
2.40
0-0Edmundo Mendez decides to run forward with the ball. Edmundo Mendez plays a scrappy one-two with Eugenio Izquierdo and advances towards the goal... Edmundo Mendez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
9.23
0-0Samuel Ribeiro sees Eugenio Izquierdo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Izquierdo knocks the ball forward, putting Nuno Calderon through on goal. Some good footwork from Nuno Calderon provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
10.41
0-1Nuno Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro flicks the ball with his head. Samuel Ribeiro scores for Nottingham Forest!!
14.15
Edmundo Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Alves. With vision, Nuno Alves plays the ball forward to David Rego. David Rego shoots from 20 yards but Phil Collymore is on top of it.
15.28
Pietro De Liguori knocks the ball forward to David Rego. David Rego sees Eugenio Izquierdo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Izquierdo lofts in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.38
Nuno Alves sees Nuno Calderon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Calderon lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
21.27
Samuel Ribeiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.47
0-3Edmundo Mendez barges into Miguel Almeida. The referee calls over Edmundo Mendez and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Almeida gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.01
0-3Carl Lawton barges into Gavin Brady. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.16
Emile May passes the ball forward to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton makes a probing pass between the defence to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Alfredo Calvo had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
39.28
Emile May sees Carl Lawton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Alfredo Calvo!
40.34
1-3Alexander Clarke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.01
Emile May knocks the ball forward to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfredo Calvo who gathers it comfortably.
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. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players seem much more motivated whilst the Nottingham Forest players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off the second half!
53.41
Nuno Alves flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Izquierdo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Izquierdo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Clarke.
54.27
Alexander Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Miguel Almeida provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
55.54
Miguel Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Seth Lawton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seth Lawton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alfredo Calvo manages to gather it easily.
57.07
Emile May laces a through ball forward to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.51
Nuno Alves passes the ball forward to David Rego. David Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.01
1-3Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Alejandro Bonfanti replacing Gavin Brady .
65.05
Alejandro Bonfanti flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Calderon controls it well on his chest. Nuno Calderon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Eadie.
66.05
Jeroen Venema threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Bonfanti. Alejandro Bonfanti makes a simple pass to Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
69.06
Emile May makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johan Deloumeau.
77.22
Alexander Clarke knocks the ball forward to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton plays a one-two with Miguel Almeida and rushes in on goal... Carl Lawton shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Alfredo Calvo.
83.27
Stanley Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke threads a neat ball through to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
85.14
Pietro De Liguori hacks George Human from behind! The referee calls over Pietro De Liguori and shows him a yellow card! George Human stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.21
Nuno Alves knocks the ball forward to Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Edward Oakes brings the ball forward. Edward Oakes threads the ball through to George Human. George Human shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
26.2%
44%
29.8%
Scorers
| Carl Lawton 34 | Samuel Ribeiro 10, 87 David Rego 15 Nuno Alves 21 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Ribeiro of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Phil Collymore (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Arthur Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edward Oakes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stanley Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alistair Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Emile May (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alexander Clarke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carl Lawton (ATT) |   | 7 |
| 10. | Seth Lawton (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | George Human (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Simon Ljungberg (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dion Laver (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicky Granville (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alfredo Calvo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jeroen Venema (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pietro De Liguori (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Edmundo Mendez (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Johan Deloumeau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Ribeiro (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Gavin Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nuno Alves (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Eugenio Izquierdo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nuno Calderon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | David Rego (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Mauricio Carcedo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Bonfanti (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Harris Taks (MID) | 0 | |