Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 7,820 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off the first half!
2.14
0-0Nwankwo Unsworth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Joachim. Leon Joachim makes a probing pass to Lee Dublin. Lee Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mervin Unsworth.
6.31
0-0Steve Cottee makes a simple pass to Chris Naylor. Chris Naylor makes a simple pass to Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.39
0-0Luke Hapgood clumsily knocks into Martin Seaman. Luke Hapgood is given a warning by the referee! Martin Seaman runs off the knock.
10.01
Andy Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burgess. Duncan Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Gardner. Jody Gardner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.40
0-0Marc Mendonca chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Gardner. Jody Gardner passes the ball forward but Francis Moore is offside!
27.06
Luke Hapgood barges into Martin Seaman. Luke Hapgood is warned by the referee again! Martin Seaman runs off the knock.
30.29
Luke Hapgood passes the ball forward to Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Dublin but the linesman indicates offside!
42.46
0-0Newcastle United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Norwich City's defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City get the second half underway!
47.16
0-0Andy Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Moore. Francis Moore goes all the way! Francis Moore cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.52
Luke Hapgood catches Martin Seaman on the ankles. The referee calls over Luke Hapgood yet again and warns him to calm down! Martin Seaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.04
Graeme Fenton clumsily knocks into Kieron Marsden. The referee calls over Graeme Fenton and warns him to calm down! Kieron Marsden stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.44
Nwankwo Unsworth makes a probing pass to Chris Naylor. Chris Naylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Dublin. Lee Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malcolm Shields who gathers it comfortably.
60.18
Martin Seaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Moore. Francis Moore lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Gardner. Jody Gardner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.22
0-1Andy Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Moore. Francis Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jody Gardner. Jody Gardner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jody Gardner scores for Norwich City!!
66.49
Andy Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Gardner. Jody Gardner plays a perfect one-two with Francis Moore and rushes in on goal... Jody Gardner shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
71.36
Fredrik Fletcher passes the ball forward to Andy Lua-Lua. Andy Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody Gardner. Jody Gardner lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Burgess. Duncan Burgess is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
72.01
Fredrik Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Seaman. Martin Seaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Gardner. Jody Gardner knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Burgess. Duncan Burgess is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.54
Daniel McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Naylor. Chris Naylor sees space and advances. Chris Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Dublin. Lee Dublin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.05
Martin Seaman makes a simple pass to Duncan Burgess. Duncan Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Gardner. Jody Gardner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.52
Martin Seaman makes a simple pass to Jody Gardner. Jody Gardner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nwankwo Unsworth.
83.10
Nwankwo Unsworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Naylor. Chris Naylor chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Dublin. Lee Dublin shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.22
Andy Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burgess. Duncan Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Moore but he's offside!
90.00
0-1Graeme Fenton barges into Lee Dublin. Graeme Fenton is warned by the referee again! Lee Dublin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
34.4%
44.4%
21.1%
Scorers
| Jody Gardner 61 |