Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Naylor.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Naylor.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off!
2.58
0-0Oliver Kirschner threads the ball through to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.44
0-0Benoit Giacobbo kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Dominguez. Miguel Dominguez shoots from 25 yards. Stefan Trinchera gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
9.39
Benoit Giacobbo kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Monk. Syd Monk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Trinchera who gathers it comfortably.
10.38
Iwan Hermans hits a low pass to Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Rick Willis as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
11.18
0-0Gianmatteo Pontarollo takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Tonton Gustafsson reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.29
0-0Gianmatteo Pontarollo passes the ball forward to Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.31
0-0Tonton Gustafsson hits a low pass to Oliver Kirschner. Oliver Kirschner threads the ball through to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans cuts inside the box! Dries Hermans looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Liam Barry.
21.20
Hannes Schöll pushes up the pitch. Hannes Schöll threads a neat ball through to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans plays a scrappy one-two with Syd Monk and advances towards the goal... Dries Hermans comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Stefan Trinchera gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
30.01
1-0Oliver Kirschner sees a break and surges forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Oliver Kirschner plays the ball forward to Syd Monk who has made a great run into the box. Syd Monk shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Syd Monk scores for Newcastle United!!
33.06
1-0Gianmatteo Pontarollo catches Oliver Kirschner on the ankles. The referee warns Gianmatteo Pontarollo to calm down! Oliver Kirschner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.46
1-0Iwan Hermans hacks Benoit Giacobbo from behind! The referee calls over Iwan Hermans and shows him a yellow card! Benoit Giacobbo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.48
Tonton Gustafsson makes a strong solo run forward. Tonton Gustafsson chips the ball to his team mate, Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans rushes past Bruno Bravo! Dries Hermans rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Stefan Trinchera has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.39
Iwan Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Edgar Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
49.04
Iwan Hermans makes a simple pass to Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis plays a scrappy one-two with Stanley Fenton and advances towards the goal... Alpay Kayis side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.17
Benício Didi makes a probing pass to Syd Monk. Syd Monk shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
57.41
Iwan Hermans makes a probing pass to Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Fenton. With a superhuman jump, Stanley Fenton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
60.54
2-0Newcastle United have made a substitution with Oscar Bertarelli replacing Miguel Dominguez .Manchester United have made a substitution with Diogo Nunes replacing Alpay Kayis .
63.15
Simon Barton flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hannes Schöll.
65.54
Oliver Kirschner hacks Gianmatteo Pontarollo from behind! The referee calls over Oliver Kirschner and shows him a yellow card! Gianmatteo Pontarollo runs off the knock.
66.17
Oliver Kirschner flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Bertarelli who brings the ball under control. Oscar Bertarelli shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
72.18
2-0Oliver Kirschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Dries Hermans. Without breaking stride, Dries Hermans plays the ball forward to Oscar Bertarelli who has made a great run into the box. Bruno Bravo catches Oscar Bertarelli on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
73.13
Gianmatteo Pontarollo passes the ball forward to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rick Willis who gathers it comfortably.
77.31
Manchester United have made a substitution with Mads Bögelund replacing Gianmatteo Pontarollo .
79.14
Hannes Schöll flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Kirschner controls it well on his chest. Oliver Kirschner passes the ball forward to Oscar Bertarelli. Oscar Bertarelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Oakley.
83.07
Oliver Kirschner flicks a high ball forward to Dries Hermans who gracefully takes it down. Dries Hermans makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Oscar Bertarelli. Oscar Bertarelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
84.57
Corrado Turato sees Oliver Kirschner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Kirschner sees Oscar Bertarelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Bertarelli shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Stefan Trinchera!
87.58
Mads Bögelund knocks the ball forward to Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
26.6%
48.1%
25.3%
Scorers
| Syd Monk 30 Dries Hermans 36 | Diogo Nunes 88 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dries Hermans of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rick Willis (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rosario Cassetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tonton Gustafsson (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Corrado Turato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hannes Schöll (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Oliver Kirschner (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Benício Didi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Benoit Giacobbo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Syd Monk (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Miguel Dominguez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dries Hermans (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Rolf Gimpl (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Franco Paredes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Bertarelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Stefan Trinchera (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Frank Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Liam Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frank Claes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Bruno Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Iwan Hermans (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Simon Barton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gianmatteo Pontarollo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edgar Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alpay Kayis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stanley Fenton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mauro Zoppetti (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mads Bögelund (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Diogo Nunes (ATT) | | 7 |