Match Report


Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United     Swindon TownSwindon Town
Jay LivermoreJay Livermore Computer Player Computer Player
Rick WillisR. Willis76
G
1
G
53Steve RedknappS. Redknapp
Rolf GimplR. Gimpl82
D
2captain
D
68Tony HollowayT. Holloway
Tonton GustafssonT. Gustafsson75
D
3
D
66Diogo JesusD. Jesus
Corrado TuratoC. Turato73
D
4
D
66John SimonsenJ. Simonsen
Hannes SchöllH. Schöll71
D
5
M
68Adrian RampullaA. Rampulla
Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner74
M
6
M
67Oscar GilO. Gil
Benício DidiB. Didi77
M
7
M
62Daniel CharlesD. Charles
Franco ParedesF. Paredes85
M
captain8
M
62Julian ZieglerJ. Ziegler
Jesper JensenJ. Jensen74
A
9
A
79Yoann CoulibalyY. Coulibaly
Dries HermansD. Hermans77
A
10
A
68Craig NewtonC. Newton
Francis DefoeF. Defoe81
A
11
A
65Frank PalmerF. Palmer
 
Thor JúlíussonT. Júlíusson87
D
12
D
65Julian HibbsJ. Hibbs
Franceco CupiF. Cupi77
M
13
D
61Titus PearsonT. Pearson
Ljubisa CarboneL. Carbone72
A
14
D
59Billy PhilipsB. Philips

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 19,607 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Carrick.


0.00
Swindon Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.54
Oscar Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Rick Willis manages to keep it out.
3.00
John Simonsen threads the ball through to Julian Ziegler. Julian Ziegler flicks a high ball forward to Craig Newton who takes it down. Craig Newton runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Craig Newton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.25
Oscar Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly shoots from long range. Rick Willis gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
14.17
Tonton Gustafsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franco Paredes. Franco Paredes flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.55
Dries Hermans hacks John Simonsen from behind! The referee warns Dries Hermans to calm down! John Simonsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.49
Showing composure, Franco Paredes picks a pass forward to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans sees Jesper Jensen just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jesper Jensen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.28
John Simonsen clumsily knocks into Francis Defoe. The referee calls over John Simonsen and shows him a yellow card! Francis Defoe stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.38
Benício Didi threads the ball through to Jesper Jensen. Jesper Jensen edges inside the box! Jesper Jensen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper, Steve Redknapp, sees it late!! Goal for Newcastle United!
30.08
Rolf Gimpl hits a low pass to Oliver Kirschner. Oliver Kirschner knocks the ball forward to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe shoots from 20 yards. Francis Defoe scores for Newcastle United!!
33.59
Franco Paredes takes it forward alone. Franco Paredes skips past Diogo Jesus! Franco Paredes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Diogo Jesus.
36.27
Benício Didi flicks a high pass forward to Jesper Jensen who brings the ball under control. Jesper Jensen shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
38.51
Yoann Coulibaly barges into Tonton Gustafsson. The referee calls over Yoann Coulibaly and shows him a yellow card! Tonton Gustafsson runs off the knock.
40.49
Tonton Gustafsson takes it forward alone. Tonton Gustafsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans plays a one-two with Jesper Jensen and advances towards the goal... Dries Hermans makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Dries Hermans scores for Newcastle United!!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Oliver Kirschner picks a pass forward to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Newcastle United kick off!
47.12
Tonton Gustafsson powers a long ball forward. Dries Hermans edges inside the box! Dries Hermans muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
49.20
Benício Didi flicks a high ball forward to Dries Hermans who takes it down. Dries Hermans controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
51.41
Tony Holloway flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Ziegler. Julian Ziegler darts forward. Julian Ziegler threads the ball through to Yoann Coulibaly but he's offside!
53.40
Adrian Rampulla decides to run forward with the ball. Adrian Rampulla knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.45
Tony Holloway deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Charles. With great vision, Daniel Charles plays the ball forward to Craig Newton. Craig Newton plays a scrappy one-two with Yoann Coulibaly and advances towards the goal... Craig Newton takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Rick Willis.
62.50
Julian Ziegler takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Daniel Charles rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
65.32
Oliver Kirschner plays the ball forward to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans lofts in a cross ball towards Jesper Jensen. Jesper Jensen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
72.33
Corrado Turato threads a neat ball through to Benício Didi. With a delightful solo run, Benício Didi stretches the opposition's defence. Benício Didi runs straight at the defence! Benício Didi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.43
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Thor Júlíusson replacing Corrado Turato .
79.00
Benício Didi chips the ball to his team mate, Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans rushes past John Simonsen! Dries Hermans tries a spectacular strike but Diogo Jesus is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
81.04
John Simonsen sees a break and surges forward. John Simonsen picks a pass forward to Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Swindon Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.20
Rolf Gimpl threads the ball through to Oliver Kirschner. Oliver Kirschner flicks a high pass forward to Jesper Jensen who brings the ball under control. Jesper Jensen lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe powers a header at goal but Steve Redknapp reads it well. Nice save!
87.45
Craig Newton catches Tonton Gustafsson on the ankles. Craig Newton is warned by the referee! Tonton Gustafsson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Dries Hermans catches Diogo Jesus on the ankles. The referee brings Dries Hermans to one side and gives him another warning! Diogo Jesus stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Newcastle United are in full control of this game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Newcastle United

Swindon Town
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
24.4%
42.3%
33.3%

Scorers
Jesper Jensen 27
Francis Defoe 30
Dries Hermans 40
Frank Palmer 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jesper Jensen of Newcastle United

Match Ratings
1.Rick Willis (GK)
7
2.Rolf Gimpl (DEF)
6
3.Tonton Gustafsson (DEF)
7
4.Corrado Turato (DEF)
6
5.Hannes Schöll (DEF)
6
6.Oliver Kirschner (MID)
7
7.Benício Didi (MID)
8
8.Franco Paredes (MID)
7
9.Jesper Jensen (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Dries Hermans (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Francis Defoe (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Thor Júlíusson (DEF)
6
13.Franceco Cupi (MID)
0
14.Ljubisa Carbone (ATT)
0

1.Steve Redknapp (GK)
7
2.Tony Holloway (DEF)
6
3.Diogo Jesus (DEF)
6
4.John Simonsen (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Adrian Rampulla (MID)
7
6.Oscar Gil (MID)
6
7.Daniel Charles (MID)
6
8.Julian Ziegler (MID)
7
9.Yoann Coulibaly (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Craig Newton (ATT)
6
11.Frank Palmer (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Julian Hibbs (DEF)
0
13.Titus Pearson (DEF)
0
14.Billy Philips (DEF)
0