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 Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Newcastle United and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Newcastle United and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
14.03
0-0Benoit Ficini flicks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi knocks in a cross ball towards Romarin Job. Romarin Job directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.38
0-0Newcastle United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
21.15
0-0Piotr Kozminski makes a simple pass to René Blanc. René Blanc controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Jordan.
27.51
Morris Severs sees a break and surges forward. Morris Severs makes a simple pass to Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.20
0-0Gharib Fertout clumsily knocks into Eddie Walker. Gharib Fertout is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Walker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.08
Gharib Fertout decides to run forward with the ball. Gharib Fertout knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.06
René Blanc knocks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.25
Albert Hierro makes a probing pass to Andreas Gustafsson. Andreas Gustafsson threads the ball through to Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah goes all the way! Matthew Appiah takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
48.04
0-1Jakob Prantl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi whips in a cross ball towards Romarin Job. Romarin Job connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.16
Eddie Walker comes in with a late challenge on Gharib Fertout. Eddie Walker is warned by the referee! Gharib Fertout stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.27
Gharib Fertout flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Rio Potts had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
61.21
Eddie Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romarin Job. Romarin Job knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Jordan.
69.04
Eddie Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romarin Job. Romarin Job knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Hierro.
72.32
Gharib Fertout deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh goes all the way! Dennis Høgh tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.49
Andreas Gustafsson catches René Blanc on the ankles. The referee calls over Andreas Gustafsson and warns him to calm down! René Blanc runs off the knock.
78.06
Eddie Walker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romarin Job. Romarin Job knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Galadames who gathers it comfortably.
79.55
Andreas Gustafsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.26
1-1René Blanc sees a break and surges forward. René Blanc shoots from 25 yards but somehow Ricardo Galadames manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
31.1%
48.6%
20.3%
Scorers