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 Manchester United. A crowd of 19,116 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Newcastle United and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Newcastle United and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off!
3.42
0-0Marco De Goey makes a beautiful solo run. Marco De Goey makes a simple pass to Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.41
Graeme Power surges forward with the ball. Graeme Power knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Costa.
9.24
0-0Alfred King kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Power. Graeme Power controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.38
0-0Kevin Burgess passes the ball forward to Dean Cole. Dean Cole tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Micka‘l Masson.
15.29
1-0Graham Britton advances with the ball. Graham Britton chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Masur. Nico Masur goes all the way! Nico Masur cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Micka‘l Masson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.21
Craig Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Masur. Nico Masur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.54
Ledley Wright sees space and advances. Ledley Wright finds some space and shoots from distance but Massimo Falcone is on top of it.
27.48
Graeme Power knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.36
1-0Gary Meiklejohn barges into Nick Fuchs. The referee calls over Gary Meiklejohn and shows him a yellow card! Nick Fuchs runs off the knock.
39.07
Graeme Power knocks the ball forward to Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Woodcock.
42.14
Graeme Power knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
Sven Röhner makes a simple pass to Ledley Wright. Ledley Wright threads the ball through to Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
54.15
Kevin Burgess threads the ball through to Dean Cole. Dean Cole shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Micka‘l Masson!
55.11
Sven Röhner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Fuchs. Nick Fuchs passes the ball forward to Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
61.11
Ledley Wright makes a simple pass to Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.07
Graham Britton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Burgess. Kevin Burgess makes a simple pass to Nico Masur. Nico Masur goes all the way! Nico Masur shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.02
Alfred King flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Fuchs. Nick Fuchs chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Ball. Dale Ball takes a shot at goal. Massimo Falcone easily smothers it.
72.18
1-0Graham Britton comes in with a late challenge on Noel Guppy. The referee calls over Graham Britton and warns him to calm down! Noel Guppy gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.52
Graeme Power knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Ball. Dale Ball sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.41
Craig Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Cole. Dean Cole plays a perfect one-two with Nico Masur and rushes in on goal... Dean Cole takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.52
Alberto Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Potts. Craig Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Dean Cole. Dean Cole powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
87.42
Kevin Burgess advances with the ball. Kevin Burgess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Sylvain Woodcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Potts. Craig Potts makes a probing pass to Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
30.1%
46.6%
23.3%
Scorers
| Nico Masur 15 |