Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Reading. A crowd of 17,975 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Newcastle United and Reading are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.


0.00
The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
3.01
Alexander Clarke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Davies. Alan Davies whips in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.47
Seyni Vanvynckt hits a low pass to Liam Croft. Liam Croft knocks the ball forward to Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
8.34
Arthur Eadie hits a low pass to Edward Oakes. Edward Oakes threads a neat ball through to Emile May. Emile May threads the ball through to George Human but he's offside!
9.24
Seyni Vanvynckt makes a simple pass to Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
10.34
George Human controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Chadwick. John Chadwick plays a scrappy one-two with Alexander Clarke and stumbles forward towards the goal... John Chadwick muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Gavin James manages to gather it.
15.35
Djezon Ajas plays the ball forward to Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Hamilton Parra!
16.21
Arthur Eadie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Gavin James is on top of his game. Well saved!
18.58
Emile May brings the ball forward. Emile May kicks a strong pass forward to John Chadwick but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.28
Miguel Almeida hits a low pass to John Chadwick. John Chadwick shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gavin James.
21.34
Corner kick to Newcastle United. Alan Davies plays it short to Arthur Eadie. Arthur Eadie flicks the ball on with his first touch. Gavin James scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
22.44
With vision, Moustapha El-Karkouri plays the ball forward to Liam Croft. With vision, Liam Croft plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Croft. Liam Croft connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Hamilton Parra effortlessly punches it away to safety.
24.08
Gunther Grun makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Eadie.
26.14
Moustapha El-Karkouri knocks the ball to his team mate, Dario Monetta. Dario Monetta flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Oliveira who brings the ball under control. Frederico Oliveira shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
28.48
With imagination, Djezon Ajas laces a weighted ball forward to Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira edges inside the box! Frederico Oliveira shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.54
Alexander Clarke plays the ball forward to George Human. George Human lofts in a cross ball towards John Chadwick. John Chadwick beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.22
Dario Monetta surges forward with the ball. Dario Monetta lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Hamilton Parra picks it out of the air!
34.21
Matt Hopkin makes a probing pass to Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Hamilton Parra didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.46
Dario Monetta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri makes an attacking run forward. Moustapha El-Karkouri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Oakes.
38.29
Edward Oakes knocks the ball forward to Emile May. Emile May brings the ball forward. Emile May shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gavin James manages to gather it effortlessly.
40.27
Arthur Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Alan Davies collects the pass. Alan Davies threads the ball through to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke whips in a cross ball towards John Chadwick. John Chadwick makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
42.10
Frederico Oliveira passes the ball forward to Liam Croft. Liam Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin connects with a diving header. Hamilton Parra manages to gather it comfortably.
44.55
Alexander Clarke makes a probing pass to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
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. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Newcastle United kick off the second half!
49.29
Liam Croft kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.49
Seyni Vanvynckt flicks a high pass forward. Matt Hopkin collects the pass. Matt Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri shoots from 20 yards but somehow Hamilton Parra manages to keep it out.
57.43
Edward Oakes flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Clarke who takes it down. Alexander Clarke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin James who gathers it comfortably.
59.52
Arthur Eadie makes a probing pass to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke brings the ball forward. Alexander Clarke runs straight at the defence! Alexander Clarke shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
60.14
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Alistair Granville replacing Arthur Eadie .Reading have made a substitution with Stuart Royce replacing Lomano Tiler .
61.14
Dario Monetta threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.46
Alexander Clarke takes the throw-in. Alan Davies flicks a high pass forward. George Human controls it well on his chest. George Human tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.56
Djezon Ajas flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira makes a convincing header. Hamilton Parra easily picks it out of the air!
71.39
Seyni Vanvynckt flicks a high pass forward to Matt Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Matt Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce advances inside the box! Stuart Royce comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.26
Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with Mike Rowett replacing John Chadwick and Wes Shilton replacing Alan Davies .Reading have made a substitution with Graeme Hendrie replacing Matt Hopkin .
84.05
Dario Monetta sees a break and surges forward. Dario Monetta lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Stuart Royce scores for Reading!!
90.00
Edward Oakes chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Rowett. Mike Rowett sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
12
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Oliveira of Reading

Match Ratings
1.Hamilton Parra (GK)
8
2.Edward Oakes (DEF)
6
3.Nick Gray (DEF)
6
4.Arthur Eadie (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Almeida (MID)
6
6.Emile May (MID)
6
7.Alexander Clarke (MID)
7
8.Alan Davies (MID)
6
9.Carl Lawton (ATT)goal scored
7
10.George Human (ATT)
6
11.John Chadwick (ATT)
6
 
12.Mike Rowett (DEF)
6
13.Alistair Granville (DEF)
6
14.Wes Shilton (DEF)
6

1.Gavin James (GK)
7
2.Dario Monetta (DEF)
7
3.Gunther Grun (DEF)
6
4.Seyni Vanvynckt (DEF)
6
5.Liam Croft (MID)
7
6.Matt Hopkin (MID)
7
7.Moustapha El-Karkouri (MID)
7
8.Djezon Ajas (MID)
6
9.Jose Fortes Galadames (ATT)
7
10.Frederico Oliveira (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Lomano Tiler (ATT)
6
 
12.Frederico Pirri (DEF)
0
13.Graeme Hendrie (MID)
6
14.Stuart Royce (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9