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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Port Vale. 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 Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nick Fenton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the match underway!
3.31
Ole Gunnar Kvarme hacks Franco Paredes from behind! Ole Gunnar Kvarme is warned by the referee! Franco Paredes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.29
Ole Gunnar Kvarme knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
6.36
Jody Mccann comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Smith. Jody Mccann is shown the yellow card! Mervin Smith stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.26
Franco Paredes makes a beautiful solo run. Franco Paredes knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Monk. Syd Monk connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.20
Rolf Sassarini hits a low pass to Mervin Smith. Mervin Smith flicks a high pass forward. Malte Reimers controls it well on his chest. Malte Reimers whips in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Jody Mccann clumsily knocks into Octavian Buscan. Penalty not given!!
14.33
Mervin Smith flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Jesus who takes it down. Jorge Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. With a superhuman jump, Octavian Buscan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Rick Willis manages to gather it easily.
18.05
Paul Sterjovski catches Rolf Sassarini in the face with his elbow. Paul Sterjovski is shown the red card!! Rolf Sassarini rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
26.46
Ole Gunnar Kvarme brings the ball forward. Ole Gunnar Kvarme shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.34
Kieron Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benoit Giacobbo. Benoit Giacobbo sees Francis Defoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Defoe whips in a cross ball towards Syd Monk. Syd Monk rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Richardur Hermannsson.
36.58
Jonatan Schwarz threads the ball through to Mick Davis. Mick Davis kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Mccann.
45.00
Franco Paredes flicks a high ball forward to Syd Monk who takes it down. Syd Monk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonatan Schwarz.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale have changed their lineup with Max Doumbia replacing Mick Davis. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale get the second half underway!
51.11
Jody Mccann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benoit Giacobbo. Benoit Giacobbo flicks a high pass forward to Syd Monk who brings the ball under control. Syd Monk passes the ball forward but Francis Defoe is offside!
59.32
Franceco Cupi threads a neat ball through to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.07
Port Vale have made 2 substitutions with Adrian Beckham replacing Rolf Sassarini and Danny Elliott replacing Octavian Buscan .
61.10
Jonatan Schwarz flicks a high pass forward to Max Doumbia who brings the ball under control. Max Doumbia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Mccann.
67.52
Rolf Gimpl barges into Malte Reimers. Rolf Gimpl is shown the yellow card! Malte Reimers runs off the knock.
69.05
Thor Júlíusson breaks forward. Thor Júlíusson knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Monk. Syd Monk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richardur Hermannsson who gathers it comfortably.
77.45
Benoit Giacobbo comes in with a late challenge on Max Doumbia. The referee calls over Benoit Giacobbo and shows him a yellow card! Max Doumbia stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.45
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
78.09
Franco Paredes flicks a high pass forward. Francis Defoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Defoe sees Syd Monk just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Syd Monk muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Richardur Hermannsson manages to keep it out.
79.52
Max Doumbia sees Malte Reimers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Malte Reimers whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jorge Jesus!
84.41
With great vision, Franco Paredes plays the ball forward to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Beckham.
87.15
Jorge Jesus hacks Jody Mccann from behind! The referee calls over Jorge Jesus and shows him a yellow card! Jody Mccann stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30%
45.7%
24.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ole Gunnar Kvarme of Port Vale

Match Ratings
1.Rick Willis (GK)
6
2.Rolf Gimpl (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Jody Mccann (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Thor Júlíusson (DEF)
6
5.Kieron Power (DEF)
6
6.Benoit Giacobbo (MID)yellow card
5
7.Franceco Cupi (MID)
6
8.Franco Paredes (MID)
7
9.Syd Monk (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Francis Defoe (ATT)
6
11.Paul Sterjovski (ATT)red card
3
 
12.Corrado Turato (DEF)
0
13.Benício Didi (MID)
0
14.Miguel Dominguez (ATT)
0

1.Richardur Hermannsson (GK)
6
2.Philipp Wallner (DEF)
6
3.Jonatan Schwarz (DEF)
6
4.Rolf Sassarini (DEF)
6
5.Ole Gunnar Kvarme (MID)goal scored
8
6.Mervin Smith (MID)
6
7.Peter Lawrence (MID)
6
8.Mick Davis (MID)
6
9.Jorge Jesus (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Octavian Buscan (ATT)
6
11.Malte Reimers (ATT)
7
 
12.Adrian Beckham (DEF)
6
13.Max Doumbia (MID)
6
14.Danny Elliott (ATT)
6