Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 16,582 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Newcastle United and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Newcastle United and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
6.34
0-0Paulo Bento threads the ball through to Kevin Burgess. Kevin Burgess kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Masur but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.47
0-0Eddie Britton hacks Dominic Young from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Young grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.40
0-0Graham Britton advances with the ball. Graham Britton passes the ball forward to Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale shoots from distance but it is miles over!
15.41
Ashley Owen threads the ball through to Lars Röhner. Lars Röhner kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Castro. Adolfo Castro shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
21.47
1-0Craig Potts decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Potts plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Britton and rushes in on goal... Craig Potts tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Titus Waters had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
36.50
1-0Gary Meiklejohn decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Seth Holloway.
38.38
1-0Gary Meiklejohn sees a break and surges forward. Gary Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.45
Gary Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seth Holloway.
42.39
Gary Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Gary Meiklejohn plays a perfect one-two with Henry Stockdale and rushes in on goal... Gary Meiklejohn tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Titus Waters manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
49.33
Sylvain Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Burgess. Kevin Burgess makes a probing pass to Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Masur. Nico Masur powers a header at goal. Titus Waters manages to gather it comfortably.
65.41
Kevin Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale shoots from distance but somehow Titus Waters manages to keep it out.
67.14
Seth Holloway decides to run forward with the ball. Seth Holloway kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Castro. Adolfo Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.52
Oleg Makin makes a probing pass to Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri goes all the way! Ottavio Medri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.03
Kevin Burgess makes a probing pass to Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ashley Owen.
77.19
Kevin Burgess threads the ball through to Nico Masur. Nico Masur goes all the way! Nico Masur tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.09
Oleg Makin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri directs the ball goalwards with his head. Massimo Falcone manages to gather it comfortably.
89.21
1-0Sylvain Woodcock comes in with a late challenge on Callum Meiklejohn. The referee calls over Sylvain Woodcock and shows him a yellow card! Callum Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Craig Potts threads the ball through to Nico Masur. Nico Masur goes all the way! Nico Masur shoots from just inside the box. Titus Waters easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
20.5%
50%
29.5%
Scorers
| Craig Potts 21 |