Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 20,182 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.
0.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the match!
2.51
Dion Laver threads the ball through to George Human. George Human knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matías Franco who gathers it comfortably.
6.53
Dion Laver hits a low pass to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
8.26
Edward Oakes knocks the ball to his team mate, George Human. George Human passes the ball forward to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
9.02
Ross Delaney makes a simple pass to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs lofts in a cross ball towards Modeste Song. Modeste Song makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!
12.18
Alun Cooper pushes up the pitch. Showing composure, Alun Cooper plays the ball forward to Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley passes the ball forward to Ross Delaney. Alistair Granville catches Ross Delaney on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
16.14
Luis Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Modeste Song controls it well on his chest. Modeste Song kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.57
Alun Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Modeste Song. Modeste Song whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent block by Arthur Eadie!
22.06
Martin Kaiser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Modeste Song. Modeste Song knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Phil Collymore manages to keep it out.
24.02
Dion Laver advances with the ball. Dion Laver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.52
Tomás Tellez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Delaney. Ross Delaney flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hibbs controls it well on his chest. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.24
Edward Oakes knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Laver. Dion Laver chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Lozano.
33.22
Tomás Tellez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Tolley. Showing composure, Gilles Tolley laces a weighted ball forward to Modeste Song. Modeste Song lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Alistair Granville. Excellent block.
40.06
Rafael Molowny catches Arthur Eadie on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Molowny and warns him to calm down! Arthur Eadie stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.39
Edward Oakes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Laver. Dion Laver makes a probing pass to Emile May. Emile May shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the second half underway!
53.13
Alistair Granville makes a probing pass to Emile May. Emile May brings the ball forward. Emile May sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
54.27
Seth Lawton knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Laver. Dion Laver shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
57.08
Alun Cooper threads the ball through to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Tolley controls it well on his chest. Gilles Tolley knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs makes a convincing header. 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.
60.38
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Alan Davies replacing Alistair Granville .Tottenham Hotspur have made 3 substitutions with Stefan Völler replacing Simón Figueroa, Oswaldo Sopalski replacing Martin Kaiser and Billy Thomson replacing Duncan Hibbs .
61.44
Modeste Song knocks the ball forward to Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley shoots from 25 yards but Phil Collymore reads it well. Great keeping!
63.51
Emile May deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.41
Alun Cooper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Molowny who brings the ball under control. Rafael Molowny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Phil Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
69.27
Alexander Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke beats his man to it with a header but Matías Franco is on top of his game. Well saved!
73.57
Modeste Song flicks a high pass forward. Billy Thomson controls it well on his chest. Billy Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Phil Collymore reads it well. Fabulous stop!
77.53
Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with Hamilton Parra replacing Seth Lawton and Mike Rowett replacing Alexander Clarke .
78.62
Dion Laver makes a simple pass to Emile May. Emile May shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
83.58
Dion Laver brings the ball forward. Dion Laver tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
27.1%
38.6%
34.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Molowny of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Phil Collymore (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Edward Oakes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arthur Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alistair Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Miguel Almeida (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 6. | Dion Laver (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Emile May (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alexander Clarke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carl Lawton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | George Human (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Seth Lawton (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Hamilton Parra (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alan Davies (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mike Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Matías Franco (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luis Lozano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomás Tellez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alun Cooper (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ross Delaney (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Modeste Song (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gilles Tolley (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Kaiser (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duncan Hibbs (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rafael Molowny (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Simón Figueroa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stefan Völler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oswaldo Sopalski (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Billy Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
















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