Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 19,351 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Leicester City kicking off!
2.43
Kieron Peckham threads the ball through to Ben Windass. Ben Windass threads the ball through to Trond Egil Favo but he's offside!
8.16
Manuel Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arnar Gudjohnsen.
9.29
Quintero Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Mejia. Carlos Mejia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano tries a spectacular strike but Muzzy Kayis is on top of it.
12.06
Yksel Björklund takes it forward alone. Yksel Björklund kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Muzzy Kayis who gathers it comfortably.
14.04
Robert Altidore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trond Egil Favo. Trond Egil Favo finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ricardo Galadames!
15.33
Guillermo Aguilar sees space and advances. Guillermo Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Ben Windass. Ben Windass is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Ricardo Galadames manages to keep it out.
22.44
Manuel Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Strache.
28.03
Yksel Björklund controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quintero Vega. Quintero Vega makes a simple pass to Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Mejia. Carlos Mejia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.26
Quintero Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano finds some space and shoots from distance but Muzzy Kayis is on top of it.
33.00
Quintero Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
36.02
Leicester City are easily keeping Newcastle United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
39.29
Quintero Vega makes a probing pass to Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Newcastle United kick off!
48.12
Albert Hierro makes a probing pass to Manuel Santos. Manuel Santos makes a probing pass to Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Mejia. Carlos Mejia flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.29
Fouad Elkhatabi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gharib Fertout. Gharib Fertout controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Strache.
53.17
Fouzi Boukhari threads the ball through to Simone Bertarelli. Simone Bertarelli passes the ball forward to Ben Windass. Ben Windass shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
54.49
Simone Bertarelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Windass. Ben Windass shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.42
Robert Altidore surges forward with the ball. Robert Altidore plays a perfect one-two with Ben Windass and rushes in on goal... Robert Altidore tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
60.34
Gharib Fertout brings the ball forward. Gharib Fertout plays a perfect one-two with Matthew Appiah and rushes in on goal... Gharib Fertout tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
73.35
Arnar Gudjohnsen makes a probing pass to Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar sees a break and surges forward. Guillermo Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Windass. Ben Windass is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ricardo Galadames manages to gather it comfortably.
78.51
Robert Altidore clumsily knocks into Manuel Santos. The referee calls over Robert Altidore and warns him to calm down! Manuel Santos runs off the knock.
84.16
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Gharib Fertout makes a probing pass to Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Mejia. Carlos Mejia flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Muzzy Kayis!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Mejia of Newcastle United
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
20.8%
52.8%
26.4%

Scorers