Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 19,143 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.57
1-0Daniel Jordan surges forward with the ball. Daniel Jordan knocks the ball forward to Mile Grella. Mile Grella plays a perfect one-two with Matthew Appiah and rushes in on goal... Mile Grella tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.23
1-0Quintero Vega chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.42
1-0Mikkel Simonsen makes a beautiful solo run. Mikkel Simonsen takes it forward alone. Mikkel Simonsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
12.27
Danny Bosnich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Di Salvatore. Gian Matteo Di Salvatore makes a probing pass to Max Yobou. Max Yobou finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ricardo Galadames easily smothers it!
15.06
1-0Danny Bosnich makes a probing pass to Gian Matteo Di Salvatore. Gian Matteo Di Salvatore chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Van Der Vaart. Mike Van Der Vaart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Jordan.
16.12
Daniel Jordan flicks the ball to his team mate, Gharib Fertout. Gharib Fertout passes the ball forward to Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Mile Grella. Mile Grella takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by George Urzica!
20.01
Gharib Fertout decides to run forward with the ball. Gharib Fertout makes a simple pass to Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah shoots from just inside the box but George Urzica is on top of it.
26.33
Garry Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Max Yobou. Max Yobou plays a perfect one-two with Gunnar Håland and rushes in on goal... Max Yobou cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Ricardo Galadames.
28.20
Giampietro Tarozzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Van Der Vaart. Mike Van Der Vaart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.24
Daniel Jordan flicks the ball to his team mate, Gharib Fertout. Gharib Fertout passes the ball forward to Mile Grella. Mile Grella knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano powers a header at goal but somehow George Urzica manages to keep it out.
34.01
Daniel Jordan kicks a strong pass forward to Quintero Vega. Quintero Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Mile Grella. Mile Grella plays a perfect one-two with Matthew Appiah and rushes in on goal... Mile Grella takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.05
Daniel Lidstrom makes a probing pass to Giampietro Tarozzi. Giampietro Tarozzi passes the ball forward to Max Yobou. Max Yobou knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Hierro.
39.40
Jonatan Matinpoika passes the ball forward to Gharib Fertout. Gharib Fertout knocks the ball forward to Mile Grella. Mile Grella shoots from distance. George Urzica easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Newcastle United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.37
Garry Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Hierro.
51.15
Mikkel Simonsen makes a simple pass to Quintero Vega. Quintero Vega surges forward with the ball. Quintero Vega goes all the way! Quintero Vega rockets a shot on goal but somehow George Urzica manages to keep it out.
55.27
Quintero Vega chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano plays a perfect one-two with Mile Grella and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Serrano takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.04
2-0Gharib Fertout controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mile Grella but the linesman indicates offside!
61.04
Quintero Vega sees a break and surges forward. Quintero Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.13
Garry Davidson makes a probing pass to Max Yobou. Max Yobou plays a perfect one-two with Gunnar Håland and rushes in on goal... Max Yobou cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Ricardo Galadames!
66.19
Garry Davidson passes the ball forward to Mike Van Der Vaart. Mike Van Der Vaart whips in a cross ball towards Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland heads the ball goalwards. Ricardo Galadames manages to gather it comfortably.
67.11
2-0Danny Bosnich catches Quintero Vega on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Quintero Vega grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.33
2-0Newcastle United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Wigan Athletic's defence.
72.45
2-0Gunnar Håland comes in with a late challenge on Albert Hierro. Gunnar Håland is shown the yellow card! Albert Hierro runs off the knock.
73.26
Jonatan Matinpoika kicks a strong pass forward to Ga‘l Heaumet. Ga‘l Heaumet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano plays a perfect one-two with Mile Grella and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Serrano rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.49
2-0Ga‘l Heaumet hacks Giampietro Tarozzi from behind! Ga‘l Heaumet is warned by the referee! Giampietro Tarozzi runs off the knock.
83.34
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.03
Garry Davidson makes a simple pass to Max Yobou. Max Yobou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Van Der Vaart but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.4%
37.6%
Play Area
30.6%
44.7%
24.7%
Scorers