Match Report


Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United     ArsenalArsenal
Rob BakerRob Baker James Hayes James Hayes
Phil CollymoreP. Collymore73
G
1
G
68Max KingM. King
Mike RowettM. Rowett67
D
2
D
68Luis FariaL. Faria
Edward OakesE. Oakes69
D
3
D
69Loic LachuerL. Lachuer
Stanley ElliottS. Elliott66
D
4
D
73Gavin MacleanG. Maclean
Dion LaverD. Laver70
M
5
M
73Patricio FerrerP. Ferrer
Emile MayE. May70
M
6
M
74Francesco G. Di VicinoF. Di Vicino
Dion GardnerD. Gardner64
M
captain7captain
M
84Eben GargoE. Gargo
Alexander ClarkeA. Clarke69
M
8
M
72Mateus PeladoM. Pelado
George HumanG. Human71
A
9
A
72Daniel PrietoD. Prieto
Seth LawtonS. Lawton70
A
10
A
70Neil RitchieN. Ritchie
Carl LawtonC. Lawton73
A
11
A
70Neil MccallN. Mccall
 
John ChadwickJ. Chadwick66
A
12
D
73Graham VassellG. Vassell
Alistair GranvilleA. Granville67
D
13
M
75Sylvain GascoigneS. Gascoigne
Alan DaviesA. Davies68
M
14
A
68Wagneau BouissetW. Bouisset

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 19,340 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Newcastle United and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.


0.00
Newcastle United kick off the first half!
2.13
Without breaking stride, Gavin Maclean plays the ball forward to Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer threads the ball through to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Phil Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
3.29
Francesco G. Di Vicino threads a neat ball through to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Di Vicino. Francesco G. Di Vicino connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.53
Mateus Pelado sees Eben Gargo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eben Gargo flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Prieto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Prieto edges inside the box! Daniel Prieto tries a spectacular strike. Fantastic reactions from Stanley Elliott blocks the shot!
14.30
Emile May hacks Eben Gargo from behind! The referee warns Emile May to calm down! Eben Gargo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.04
George Human knocks the ball forward to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Max King comfortably smothers it!
22.00
Dion Gardner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile May. Emile May knocks in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.19
Dion Gardner threads the ball through to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
33.23
Emile May takes a short throw-in bringing Dion Gardner into play. Dion Gardner knocks the ball forward to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton makes a deft header. Max King punches it away to safety.
36.38
Mike Rowett chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke threads a neat ball through to Dion Laver. Dion Laver knocks in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.02
Dion Gardner threads the ball through to George Human. George Human knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.12
Edward Oakes flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile May. Emile May chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Faria.
44.38
Gavin Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Neil Mccall controls it well on his chest. Neil Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Phil Collymore.
45.00
Eben Gargo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Dion Laver reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Arsenal kick off and get the second half underway!
47.18
Edward Oakes knocks the ball to his team mate, George Human. George Human finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Max King. What a great pair of hands!
48.35
Mike Rowett flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile May. Emile May flicks a high pass forward. Dion Gardner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dion Gardner shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
51.23
Emile May passes the ball forward to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Max King smothers it!
60.07
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Alistair Granville replacing Stanley Elliott .Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Graham Vassell replacing Luis Faria, Sylvain Gascoigne replacing Francesco G. Di Vicino and Wagneau Bouisset replacing Neil Mccall .
61.17
Alistair Granville passes the ball forward to Dion Laver. Dion Laver flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Vassell.
65.42
Alistair Granville knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton chips the ball to his team mate, George Human. George Human tries a spectacular long range effort but Max King is on top of it.
67.32
Dion Gardner flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Clarke who brings the ball under control. Alexander Clarke shoots from 25 yards but Max King reads it well. Great keeping!
71.10
Edward Oakes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke flicks a high pass forward to Carl Lawton who brings the ball under control. Carl Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Max King. Excellent save.
75.01
Edward Oakes threads a neat ball through to Emile May. Emile May threads a neat ball through to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.01
Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with John Chadwick replacing Carl Lawton and Alan Davies replacing Alexander Clarke .
78.50
Alan Davies flicks a high pass forward. Seth Lawton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seth Lawton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.51
With some swift thinking, Sylvain Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset makes a probing pass between the defence to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.17
Seth Lawton surges forward with the ball. Seth Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Gardner. Dion Gardner makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Max King.
85.33
Sylvain Gascoigne sees Neil Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
87.03
Neil Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Wagneau Bouisset controls it well on his chest. Wagneau Bouisset knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Prieto. Mike Rowett hacks Daniel Prieto from behind! Daniel Prieto appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
89.09
Edward Oakes threads a neat ball through to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards John Chadwick. With a superhuman jump, John Chadwick connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Newcastle United

Arsenal
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.6%
30.4%
Play Area
26.6%
41.8%
31.6%

Scorers
George Human 36
Seth Lawton 75
Francesco G. Di Vicino 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Max King of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Phil Collymore (GK)
6
2.Mike Rowett (DEF)
6
3.Edward Oakes (DEF)
7
4.Stanley Elliott (DEF)
6
5.Dion Laver (MID)
7
6.Emile May (MID)
6
7.Dion Gardner (MID)
7
8.Alexander Clarke (MID)
6
9.George Human (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Seth Lawton (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Carl Lawton (ATT)
7
 
12.John Chadwick (ATT)
6
13.Alistair Granville (DEF)
6
14.Alan Davies (MID)
6

1.Max King (GK)
9
2.Luis Faria (DEF)
6
3.Loic Lachuer (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Maclean (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Ferrer (MID)
6
6.Francesco G. Di Vicino (MID)goal scored
8
7.Eben Gargo (MID)
6
8.Mateus Pelado (MID)
6
9.Daniel Prieto (ATT)
6
10.Neil Ritchie (ATT)
6
11.Neil Mccall (ATT)
7
 
12.Graham Vassell (DEF)
6
13.Sylvain Gascoigne (MID)
6
14.Wagneau Bouisset (ATT)
6