Match Report


Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United     SunderlandSunderland
Rob BakerRob Baker Nuno Sousa Nuno Sousa
Phil CollymoreP. Collymore73
G
1
G
80Oliver RahnO. Rahn
Arthur EadieA. Eadie68
D
2
D
77Fabian Van BeukeringF. Van Beukering
Edward OakesE. Oakes69
D
3
D
79Martin CabreraM. Cabrera
Stanley ElliottS. Elliott66
D
4captain
D
78Bruno MendesB. Mendes
Dion LaverD. Laver70
M
5
M
81Mohammed De ClerM. De Cler
Emile MayE. May70
M
6
M
84Jonathan GamberiniJ. Gamberini
Miguel AlmeidaM. Almeida77
M
captain7
M
85Joao Batista FerreiraJ. Ferreira
Alexander ClarkeA. Clarke69
M
8
M
82Luis KikoL. Kiko
George HumanG. Human71
A
9
A
87Bernardo BermudezB. Bermudez
Seth LawtonS. Lawton70
A
10
A
95Adil ElkhatabiA. Elkhatabi
Carl LawtonC. Lawton73
A
11
A
86Maksym YevstratenkoM. Yevstratenko
 
John ChadwickJ. Chadwick66
A
12
D
76Christian LindemannC. Lindemann
Alistair GranvilleA. Granville67
D
13
M
79Duncan MasonD. Mason
Alan DaviesA. Davies68
M
14
A
77Philippe BenyachouP. Benyachou

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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 Sunderland in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Newcastle United and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.


0.00
Newcastle United start the match!
2.22
Luis Kiko flicks a high pass forward to Joao Batista Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Joao Batista Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernardo Bermudez but he's offside!
3.07
Emile May comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan Gamberini. The referee calls over Emile May and shows him a yellow card! Jonathan Gamberini runs off the knock.
6.07
Maksym Yevstratenko picks a pass forward to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
8.47
Edward Oakes makes a probing pass to Dion Laver. Dion Laver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile May. Emile May knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Cabrera.
9.17
Martin Cabrera hits a low pass to Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez flicks a high ball forward to Maksym Yevstratenko who takes it down. Maksym Yevstratenko hits a low pass to Mohammed De Cler. Mohammed De Cler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.07
Fabian Van Beukering makes a beautiful solo run. Fabian Van Beukering deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira skips past Stanley Elliott! Some world-class footwork from Joao Batista Ferreira provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sunderland!
18.03
Joao Batista Ferreira passes the ball forward to Mohammed De Cler. Mohammed De Cler shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
22.46
Edward Oakes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile May. Emile May surges forward with the ball. Emile May lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
24.55
Martin Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira passes the ball forward to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi cuts inside the box! Adil Elkhatabi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Phil Collymore manages to keep it out.
30.05
Edward Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Emile May holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emile May chips the ball to his team mate, George Human. George Human knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Mendes.
38.22
Miguel Almeida flicks a high pass forward to George Human who brings the ball under control. George Human tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
40.06
Fabian Van Beukering makes a simple pass to Martin Cabrera. Martin Cabrera hits a low pass to Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez kicks a strong pass forward to Maksym Yevstratenko but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.36
Fabian Van Beukering knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Mendes. Bruno Mendes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bruno Mendes runs straight at the defence! Bruno Mendes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland 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
Sunderland kick off!
49.00
Fabian Van Beukering controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed De Cler. Mohammed De Cler shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Phil Collymore!
53.52
Seeing Stanley Elliott's run, Edward Oakes quickly throws the ball into his path. Stanley Elliott makes a simple pass to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke makes a simple pass to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton connects with a diving header but somehow Oliver Rahn manages to keep it out.
55.48
Emile May threads a neat ball through to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton plays a scrappy one-two with George Human and advances towards the goal... Seth Lawton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.56
Edward Oakes takes the throw-in. Stanley Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Almeida easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Almeida threads the ball through to George Human. George Human knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Rahn who gathers it comfortably.
60.13
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Alistair Granville replacing Stanley Elliott .
67.43
Joao Batista Ferreira hacks Emile May from behind! Joao Batista Ferreira is shown the yellow card! Emile May grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.33
Mohammed De Cler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed De Cler. Mohammed De Cler makes a deft header. It's there!! Phil Collymore has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.26
Alexander Clarke kicks a strong pass forward to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton whips in a cross ball towards George Human. Fabian Van Beukering barges into George Human. George Human appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
77.40
Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with John Chadwick replacing Carl Lawton and Alan Davies replacing Alexander Clarke .Sunderland have made a substitution with Philippe Benyachou replacing Bernardo Bermudez .
79.06
Alistair Granville gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. John Chadwick finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
81.47
Alan Davies flicks a high ball forward to George Human who takes it down. George Human knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Van Beukering.
84.42
Joao Batista Ferreira makes a simple pass to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Phil Collymore didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.21
Jonathan Gamberini threads a neat ball through to Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Phil Collymore.
89.25
Edward Oakes hits a low pass to John Chadwick. John Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Emile May holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emile May knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Newcastle United

Sunderland
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
28.8%
42.5%
28.8%

Scorers
Joao Batista Ferreira 14
Bruno Mendes 42
Mohammed De Cler 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joao Batista Ferreira of Sunderland

Match Ratings