Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Darren HicksonDarren Hickson Rob Baker Rob Baker
Matías FrancoM. Franco80
G
1
G
73Phil CollymoreP. Collymore
Garry DalglishG. Dalglish71
D
2
D
68Arthur EadieA. Eadie
Cesar MoutinhoC. Moutinho75
D
3
D
69Edward OakesE. Oakes
John ClaphamJ. Clapham72
D
4
D
66Stanley ElliottS. Elliott
Ross DelaneyR. Delaney76
M
5
M
70Dion LaverD. Laver
Gilles TolleyG. Tolley78
M
captain6
M
70Emile MayE. May
Dave WijngaardenD. Wijngaarden81
M
7captain
M
77Miguel AlmeidaM. Almeida
Martin KaiserM. Kaiser76
M
8
M
69Alexander ClarkeA. Clarke
Duncan HibbsD. Hibbs76
A
9
A
71George HumanG. Human
Rafael MolownyR. Molowny84
A
10
A
70Seth LawtonS. Lawton
Simón FigueroaS. Figueroa78
A
11
A
73Carl LawtonC. Lawton
 
Carlton CarltonC. Carlton73
M
12
A
66John ChadwickJ. Chadwick
Oswaldo SopalskiO. Sopalski75
M
13
D
67Alistair GranvilleA. Granville
Stefan VöllerS. Völler76
A
14
M
68Alan DaviesA. Davies

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 19,976 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.


0.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
2.25
Gilles Tolley flicks the ball to his team mate, Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa shoots from 20 yards but Phil Collymore reads it well. Good save!
3.04
Dave Wijngaarden knocks the ball forward to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa knocks the ball forward to Duncan Hibbs but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.11
Miguel Almeida hacks Martin Kaiser from behind! The referee calls over Miguel Almeida and shows him a yellow card! Martin Kaiser stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.02
Garry Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Kaiser. Martin Kaiser threads a neat ball through to Ross Delaney. Ross Delaney lofts in a cross ball towards Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Phil Collymore reads it well. Good save!
10.17
Stanley Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Dalglish.
12.56
Edward Oakes knocks the ball forward to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
14.30
Martin Kaiser chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball towards Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.41
Stanley Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Clarke controls it well on his chest. Alexander Clarke passes the ball forward to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Dalglish.
21.40
Gilles Tolley chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. With a superhuman jump, Duncan Hibbs connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Phil Collymore with no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
24.54
Gilles Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Molowny collects the pass. Rafael Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Simón Figueroa. With a superhuman jump, Simón Figueroa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.03
With a delightful solo run, Emile May stretches the opposition's defence. Emile May shoots from 20 yards but somehow Matías Franco manages to keep it out.
28.14
Gilles Tolley sees Martin Kaiser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Kaiser whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
30.37
Miguel Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Laver. Dion Laver powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.38
With a delightful solo run, Dion Laver stretches the opposition's defence. Dion Laver shoots from distance. It's there!! Matías Franco has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.20
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
38.15
Arthur Eadie threads a neat ball through to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton kicks a strong pass forward to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
39.26
Garry Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Martin Kaiser who brings the ball under control. Martin Kaiser sees space and advances. Martin Kaiser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Eadie.
40.45
Miguel Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Carl Lawton who brings the ball under control. Carl Lawton puts a great ball through. George Human runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.29
Emile May hits a low pass to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke whips in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball strikes John Clapham's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
43.55
Alexander Clarke takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Garry Dalglish reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
Stanley Elliott hits a low pass to Dion Laver. Dion Laver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Human. George Human whips in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Matías Franco. Excellent save.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Tottenham Hotspur kicking off!
49.14
Stanley Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Arthur Eadie who takes it down. Showing composure, Arthur Eadie laces a weighted ball forward to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton shoots from distance but it flies wide!
51.37
Miguel Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton threads a neat, attacking ball through to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton tries a spectacular strike. Wonderful reactions from Matías Franco keeps it out!
55.32
Martin Kaiser flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.19
Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Oswaldo Sopalski replacing Martin Kaiser .Newcastle United have made a substitution with Alistair Granville replacing Stanley Elliott .
65.53
Emile May flicks a high pass forward. George Human collects the pass. George Human whips in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
67.39
Arthur Eadie threads a neat ball through to Emile May. Emile May makes a probing pass to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton advances inside the box! Seth Lawton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.19
Oswaldo Sopalski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Delaney. Ross Delaney skips past Edward Oakes! Ross Delaney strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
72.08
Edward Oakes darts forward. Edward Oakes flicks a high ball forward to George Human who takes it down. George Human lofts in a cross ball towards Emile May. Emile May is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
73.05
Garry Dalglish threads the ball through to Oswaldo Sopalski. Oswaldo Sopalski passes the ball forward to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs lofts in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Sopalski. Oswaldo Sopalski whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
77.48
Tottenham Hotspur have made 2 substitutions with Carlton Carlton replacing Gilles Tolley and Stefan Völler replacing Simón Figueroa .Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with John Chadwick replacing Carl Lawton and Alan Davies replacing Alexander Clarke .
79.27
Dion Laver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Human. George Human tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
81.48
Dave Wijngaarden flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.50
John Chadwick sees space and advances. John Chadwick lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Matías Franco!
90.00
Dave Wijngaarden clumsily knocks into George Human. The referee calls over Dave Wijngaarden and shows him a yellow card! George Human runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

Newcastle United
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.4%
61.6%
Play Area
25.6%
46.5%
27.9%

Scorers
Simón Figueroa 14
Duncan Hibbs 21
Rafael Molowny 55
Dion Laver 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Hibbs of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Matías Franco (GK)
8
2.Garry Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Cesar Moutinho (DEF)
6
4.John Clapham (DEF)
6
5.Ross Delaney (MID)
6
6.Gilles Tolley (MID)
6
7.Dave Wijngaarden (MID)yellow card
6
8.Martin Kaiser (MID)
7
9.Duncan Hibbs (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Rafael Molowny (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Simón Figueroa (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Carlton Carlton (MID)
6
13.Oswaldo Sopalski (MID)
6
14.Stefan Völler (ATT)
6

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