Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Rochdale. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
2.56
0-0Felix Dachs kicks a strong pass forward to Travis Young. Travis Young sees a break and surges forward. Travis Young knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.20
0-0Leon Joachim makes a simple pass to Mike Fletcher. Mike Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.24
0-0Nwankwo Unsworth comes in with a late challenge on Gudmundur Sverrisson. The referee calls over Nwankwo Unsworth and warns him to calm down! Gudmundur Sverrisson runs off the knock.
21.53
Luke Hapgood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden makes a probing pass to Mike Fletcher. Mike Fletcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.13
Rodney Bakkati takes it forward alone. Rodney Bakkati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.27
0-1Rodney Bakkati flicks the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gudmundur Sverrisson. Gudmundur Sverrisson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gudmundur Sverrisson!
38.45
0-1Rodney Bakkati barges into Gavin Power. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Power stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.35
Leon Joachim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.35
0-1Rodney Bakkati threads the ball through to Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Oluwashegun Enyinnaya but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Newcastle United kick off the second half!
48.30
0-1Felix Dachs catches Mike Fletcher on the ankles. The referee calls over Felix Dachs and warns him to calm down! Mike Fletcher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.22
Leon Joachim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miel Dudilica who gathers it comfortably.
53.28
Fernando Farinos flicks the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya plays a perfect one-two with Henrique Wilson and rushes in on goal... Oluwashegun Enyinnaya cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.20
Travis Young chips the ball to his team mate, Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nwankwo Unsworth.
61.06
Travis Young hacks Chris Naylor from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Naylor runs off the knock.
61.06
0-2Newcastle United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
63.43
Nwankwo Unsworth surges forward with the ball. Nwankwo Unsworth knocks the ball forward to Mike Fletcher. Mike Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Morton.
71.04
Leon Joachim flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miel Dudilica who gathers it comfortably.
72.52
Travis Young comes in with a late challenge on Luke Hapgood. The referee calls over Travis Young and warns him to calm down! Luke Hapgood stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.16
Rodney Bakkati passes the ball forward to Oluwashegun Enyinnaya. Oluwashegun Enyinnaya finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Travis Young makes a simple pass to Gudmundur Sverrisson. Gudmundur Sverrisson lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Wilson. Henrique Wilson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
23.9%
50.7%
25.4%
Scorers