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 Derby County. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
2.52
0-0Radu Ripnu passes the ball forward to Dorlan Delarosa. Dorlan Delarosa decides to run forward with the ball. Dorlan Delarosa shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.36
0-0Dorlan Delarosa makes a probing pass to Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol shoots from distance but Ricardo Galadames is on top of it.
4.10
0-0Morris Severs comes in with a late challenge on Jurek Pol. The referee calls over Morris Severs and shows him a yellow card! Jurek Pol hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.25
0-0Matthew Appiah hacks Radu Ripnu from behind! Matthew Appiah is given a warning by the referee! Radu Ripnu gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.52
0-1Dorlan Delarosa threads the ball through to Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol plays a perfect one-two with Jaime Soares and rushes in on goal... Jurek Pol tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.26
Moustapha Boukhari knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.57
0-1Christof Van Himst chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Galadames who gathers it comfortably.
16.32
Dorlan Delarosa threads the ball through to Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.55
Abel Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Christof Van Himst. Christof Van Himst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.25
Radu Ripnu knocks the ball forward to Dorlan Delarosa. Dorlan Delarosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri lofts in a cross ball towards Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Ricardo Galadames!
27.36
0-1Vasyl Sytnyk clumsily knocks into Matthew Appiah. The referee calls over Vasyl Sytnyk and warns him to calm down! Matthew Appiah runs off the knock.
30.33
Quintero Vega threads the ball through to Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Mejia. Carlos Mejia flicks the ball with his head but Ebi Lubanski is on top of it.
33.14
Christof Van Himst clumsily knocks into Gharib Fertout. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gharib Fertout runs off the knock.
38.04
Klas Hamrin kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares finds some space and shoots from distance. Jaime Soares scores for Derby County!!
44.05
Moustapha Boukhari chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Ebi Lubanski!
45.00
Gharib Fertout knocks the ball forward to Carlos Mejia. Carlos Mejia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasyl Sytnyk.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Derby County start the second half!
47.54
Moustapha Boukhari sees space and advances. Moustapha Boukhari whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Mejia. Carlos Mejia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.36
Vasyl Sytnyk advances with the ball. Vasyl Sytnyk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ricardo Galadames!
51.39
Matthew Appiah barges into Radu Ripnu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Radu Ripnu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.32
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
61.13
Dorlan Delarosa makes a probing pass to Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.51
Moustapha Boukhari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Mejia. Carlos Mejia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vasyl Sytnyk.
67.38
Abel Moreira sees space and advances. Abel Moreira passes the ball forward to Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Ricardo Galadames has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.58
Michael Segura decides to run forward with the ball. Michael Segura whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Ricardo Galadames had no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
75.36
Dorlan Delarosa passes the ball forward to Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol knocks in a cross ball towards Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Ricardo Galadames manages to keep it out.
78.08
Christof Van Himst knocks the ball forward to Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares goes all the way! Jaime Soares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.17
Derby County are easily keeping Newcastle United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
85.27
Gharib Fertout makes a simple pass to Carlos Mejia. Carlos Mejia whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
87.15
Quintero Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano makes a simple pass to Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
89.02
Quintero Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Mejia. Carlos Mejia knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ebi Lubanski manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
24.3%
45.9%
29.7%
Scorers
| Jurek Pol 9, 67 Jaime Soares 38, 72, 78 |