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 Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 19,862 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United start the match!
4.55
0-0Fouad Elkhatabi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Santos. Manuel Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.34
0-0Yksel Björklund knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Santos. Manuel Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano goes all the way! Eugenio Serrano takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Franck Adjaoud.
9.54
0-1Harry Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thanassis Pappas. Thanassis Pappas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen goes all the way! Michael Jensen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ricardo Galadames had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
12.12
Manuel Santos makes a simple pass to Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Franck Adjaoud easily smothers it.
15.10
0-1Albrecht Birkwald makes a simple pass to Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.15
Thanassis Pappas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.36
Mikael Arctopolitanus flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Simonsen.
20.08
Albrecht Birkwald threads the ball through to Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.04
Albrecht Birkwald passes the ball forward to Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.31
Bojan Nordahl flicks the ball to his team mate, Thanassis Pappas. Thanassis Pappas sees space and advances. Thanassis Pappas whips in a cross ball towards Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
32.34
Albrecht Birkwald brings the ball forward. Albrecht Birkwald whips in a cross ball towards Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Ricardo Galadames manages to keep it out.
36.34
0-1David Palomeque makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray threads the ball through to Michael Jensen but he's offside!
39.35
Fouad Elkhatabi brings the ball forward. Fouad Elkhatabi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah goes all the way! Matthew Appiah takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
47.58
0-1Farid Bencherif comes in with a late challenge on Morris Severs. Farid Bencherif is shown the yellow card! Morris Severs runs off the knock.
51.03
Oleg Barrett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Birkwald. Albrecht Birkwald sees space and advances. Albrecht Birkwald goes all the way! Albrecht Birkwald tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Ricardo Galadames manages to gather it comfortably.
54.55
Albrecht Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen shoots from long range. It's there!! Ricardo Galadames has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.20
Mikael Arctopolitanus makes a simple pass to Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleg Barrett.
59.36
Bojan Nordahl makes a probing pass to Thanassis Pappas. Thanassis Pappas passes the ball forward to Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.28
Manuel Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
61.02
Albrecht Birkwald surges forward with the ball. Albrecht Birkwald goes all the way! Albrecht Birkwald takes a shot at goal. Ricardo Galadames is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.10
Thanassis Pappas chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
73.58
Morris Severs makes a probing pass to Mikael Arctopolitanus. Mikael Arctopolitanus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano powers a header at goal. Franck Adjaoud easily smothers it.
81.16
Manuel Santos knocks the ball forward to Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.22
Yksel Björklund chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Santos. Manuel Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.10
David Palomeque advances with the ball. David Palomeque plays a perfect one-two with Nwankwo Murray and rushes in on goal... David Palomeque tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
89.28
Morris Severs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gharib Fertout. Gharib Fertout flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Franck Adjaoud manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
31%
44%
25%
Scorers
| Dennis Høgh 81 | Michael Jensen 10, 55 Albrecht Birkwald 61 |