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 Brentford. A crowd of 20,582 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Brentford kick off and get the first half underway!
3.37
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
8.18
0-0Kevin Burgess makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Luzhny.
9.45
0-0Paulo Bento makes a simple pass to Gary Meiklejohn. Gary Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Andy Wright. Andy Wright is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Edern Madar is on top of it.
10.11
0-0Marc Luzhny sees space and advances. Marc Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Brown. David Brown passes the ball forward but Felipe Pichichi is offside!
15.25
Gary Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Masur. Nico Masur lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Wright. Andy Wright powers a header at goal but somehow Edern Madar manages to keep it out.
16.48
Darren Cadamarteri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Britton.
18.17
0-0Jose Fortes Hierro threads the ball through to Del Craddock. Del Craddock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards David Brown. David Brown powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
20.50
Colin McCoist makes a beautiful solo run. Colin McCoist whips in a cross ball towards David Brown. David Brown connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
28.08
0-0Kevin Burgess clumsily knocks into Del Craddock. The referee calls over Kevin Burgess and warns him to calm down! Del Craddock carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.58
Felipe Pichichi comes in with a late challenge on Graham Britton. Felipe Pichichi is shown the yellow card! Graham Britton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.03
Jorge Oliveira threads the ball through to Del Craddock. Del Craddock kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi makes a probing pass to Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Newcastle United kick off!
49.29
Darren Cadamarteri surges forward with the ball. Darren Cadamarteri shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Massimo Falcone!
51.41
Mike Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.29
Jose Fortes Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist makes a simple pass to Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Woodcock.
57.41
Craig Potts passes the ball forward to Nico Masur. Nico Masur whips in a cross ball towards Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
61.32
Mike Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson goes all the way! Wayne Wilson takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.46
0-0David Brown hacks Paulo Bento from behind! David Brown is shown the yellow card! Paulo Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.46
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
73.14
Colin McCoist makes a probing pass to David Brown. David Brown knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Crooks.
75.34
Jose Fortes Hierro passes the ball forward to Del Craddock. Del Craddock advances with the ball. Del Craddock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Britton.
81.22
Paulo Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Burgess. Kevin Burgess knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Wright. Andy Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.08
Colin McCoist makes a beautiful solo run. Colin McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Craig Potts makes a probing pass to Nico Masur. Nico Masur knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edern Madar who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.8%
69.2%
Play Area
33.8%
44.6%
21.5%