Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 8,921 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United get the match underway!
4.51
0-0Patrick Perry catches Carlos Reis on the ankles. The referee calls over Patrick Perry and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Reis runs off the knock.
18.04
0-0Frank Hayes kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.37
0-0Patrick Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Hapgood. Luke Hapgood knocks the ball forward to Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jan Cziommer.
24.25
0-0Newcastle United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Wigan Athletic's defence.
28.21
0-0Chris Naylor decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Naylor passes the ball forward but Mike Fletcher is offside!
32.40
0-1Frank Hayes flicks the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.30
Carlos Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo plays a perfect one-two with Jan Palumbo and rushes in on goal... Benedetto Cirillo rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
42.43
Daniel McManaman sees a break and surges forward. Daniel McManaman brings the ball forward. Daniel McManaman shoots from 20 yards. Jan Cziommer easily smothers it.
44.29
Newcastle United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Wigan Athletic's defence.
45.00
Daniel Bridge makes a simple pass to Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo goes all the way! Jan Palumbo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off the second half!
47.38
Nwankwo Unsworth threads the ball through to Luke Hapgood. Luke Hapgood flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Fletcher. Mike Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.12
Moritz Friedmann kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Bridge. Daniel Bridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat shoots from 25 yards but somehow Jon Dahl Beck manages to keep it out.
51.52
Moritz Friedmann makes a simple pass to Carlos Reis. Carlos Reis makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Reis plays a perfect one-two with Benedetto Cirillo and rushes in on goal... Carlos Reis shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Jon Dahl Beck had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
54.53
0-3Luke Hapgood hacks Giorgio Russo from behind! Luke Hapgood is warned by the referee! Giorgio Russo stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.52
Carlos Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
60.18
Daniel Bridge flicks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat threads the ball through to Jan Palumbo but he's offside!
63.24
0-3Carlos Reis clumsily knocks into Ugo Woodcock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ugo Woodcock gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.13
0-3Steve Cottee makes a probing pass to Chris Naylor. Chris Naylor kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.42
Frank Hayes decides to run forward with the ball. Frank Hayes threads the ball through to Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kurt Braat!
75.02
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
78.29
Carlos Reis catches Chris Naylor on the ankles. Carlos Reis is given a warning by the referee! Chris Naylor stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.09
Luke Hapgood surges forward with the ball. Luke Hapgood plays a perfect one-two with Kieron Marsden and rushes in on goal... Luke Hapgood shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.40
Renato Jairzinho passes the ball forward to Carlos Reis. Carlos Reis passes the ball forward to Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel McManaman.
87.40
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Daniel McManaman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Hapgood. Luke Hapgood kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Fletcher. Mike Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jan Cziommer manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
30.5%
45.1%
24.4%
Scorers
| Jan Palumbo 32, 45 Carlos Reis 52 Kurt Braat 71 |