Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 17,396 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
12.31
0-0Luke Salako deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Massimo Falcone is on top of it.
18.53
0-0Dado Debec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.29
Alexander Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Wright. Andy Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Stewart who gathers it comfortably.
24.20
0-0Alexander Tiler threads the ball through to Andy Wright. Andy Wright whips in a cross ball towards Nico Masur. Nico Masur flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.35
Gilles Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi knocks the ball forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
33.21
Gilles Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Woodcock.
38.39
Nick Crooks makes a beautiful solo run. Nick Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Wright. Andy Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Masur. Nico Masur connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Jonathan Stewart is on top of it.
39.39
Gary Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilles Higginbotham.
40.02
Dado Debec advances with the ball. Dado Debec lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman heads the ball goalwards but Massimo Falcone is on top of it.
44.33
Dado Debec chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
47.20
Nick Crooks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Tiler. Alexander Tiler advances with the ball. Alexander Tiler finds some space and shoots from distance. Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it.
49.31
Vincenzo Hollmer threads the ball through to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.59
Alberto Costa knocks the ball forward to Gary Meiklejohn. Gary Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Wright. Andy Wright powers a header at goal. Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it.
57.01
Luke Salako passes the ball forward to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi knocks the ball forward to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Crooks.
59.08
Gilles Higginbotham sweeps the ball long. Harvey McManaman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.31
Dado Debec knocks the ball forward to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Woodcock.
63.18
Anthony Nappi makes a beautiful solo run. Anthony Nappi lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Massimo Falcone is on top of it.
71.35
Ian Le Saux passes the ball forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Britton.
72.35
Craig Potts takes it forward alone. Craig Potts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.46
0-0Graham Britton comes in with a late challenge on Terry Bridges. Graham Britton is warned by the referee! Terry Bridges stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.41
Dado Debec knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Crooks.
84.04
Gary Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Andy Wright. Andy Wright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Higginbotham.
85.10
Vincenzo Hollmer chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
87.22
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Graham Britton brings the ball forward. Graham Britton threads the ball through to Nico Masur. Nico Masur finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
37.2%
41.9%
20.9%