Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 18,287 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Newcastle United and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Newcastle United and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Leeds United start the match!
4.01
1-0Alberto Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Meiklejohn. Gary Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Nico Masur. Nico Masur finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.18
1-0Craig Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Cole. Dean Cole shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.05
1-0Nick Crooks comes in with a late challenge on Colin Fowler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Fowler runs off the knock.
12.35
1-0Gary Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Gary Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry Stockdale but the linesman indicates offside!
15.36
Robert Winter brings the ball forward. Robert Winter goes all the way! Robert Winter makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.44
1-1Newcastle United are easily keeping Leeds United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
30.52
1-1Nick Crooks knocks the ball forward to Gary Meiklejohn. Gary Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Masur. Nico Masur knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Cole. Dean Cole connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Tiago Mendes.
33.56
Robert Winter makes a probing pass to Mike Croft. Mike Croft threads the ball through to Romero P. Gainza but he's offside!
36.50
Craig Potts makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Potts goes all the way! Craig Potts cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.04
1-1Gary Meiklejohn comes in with a late challenge on Robert Winter. The referee calls over Gary Meiklejohn and warns him to calm down! Robert Winter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
49.22
Sylvain Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Burgess. Kevin Burgess takes it forward alone. Kevin Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Masur but the linesman indicates offside!
63.48
Alberto Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Meiklejohn. Gary Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Cole. Dean Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Masur. Nico Masur heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.20
David Fox knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza threads the ball through to Mike Croft. Mike Croft makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Massimo Falcone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.21
Gary Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Nico Masur. Nico Masur 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!
71.19
Philipe Casanova knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza goes all the way! Romero P. Gainza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Massimo Falcone easily smothers it.
72.48
Leon Upson takes it forward alone. Leon Upson makes a simple pass to Mike Croft. Mike Croft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Massimo Falcone easily smothers it!
73.04
Craig Potts takes it forward alone. Craig Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Masur but he's offside!
75.14
Kevin Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Cole. Dean Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.05
Robert Winter makes a simple pass to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
81.58
Scott Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Fox. David Fox knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Croft. Mike Croft passes the ball forward to Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.51
Nick Crooks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Meiklejohn. Gary Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Dean Cole. Dean Cole shoots from distance. Tiago Mendes easily smothers it.
89.24
Kieron Guppy knocks the ball forward to Philipe Casanova. Philipe Casanova takes it forward alone. Philipe Casanova sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Nick Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Meiklejohn. Gary Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Cole. Dean Cole threads the ball through to Nico Masur but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
4
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
27.6%
43.9%
28.6%
Scorers