Match Report


Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Jay LivermoreJay Livermore James Clayton James Clayton
Rick WillisR. Willis76
G
1
G
70Stefan TrincheraS. Trinchera
Rolf GimplR. Gimpl82
D
2
D
67Mauro ZoppettiM. Zoppetti
Tonton GustafssonT. Gustafsson75
D
3
D
62Stuart BrightonS. Brighton
Thor JúlíussonT. Júlíusson87
D
4
D
66Liam BarryL. Barry
Kieron PowerK. Power71
D
5
D
69Bruno BravoB. Bravo
Benoit GiacobboB. Giacobbo82
M
6
M
65Oluwashegun NwakireO. Nwakire
Franceco CupiF. Cupi77
M
7captain
M
64Simon BartonS. Barton
Franco ParedesF. Paredes85
M
captain8
M
65Iwan HermansI. Hermans
Jesper JensenJ. Jensen74
A
9
A
56Diogo NunesD. Nunes
Miguel DominguezM. Dominguez75
A
10
A
63Alpay KayisA. Kayis
Paul SterjovskiP. Sterjovski87
A
11
A
65Stanley FentonS. Fenton
 
Corrado TuratoC. Turato73
D
12
D
66Frank OakleyF. Oakley
Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner74
M
13
M
63Eddie SheringhamE. Sheringham
Dries HermansD. Hermans77
A
14
A
52Torsten JahnT. Jahn

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day 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 Steve Jobson.


0.00
Newcastle United get the match underway!
2.09
Iwan Hermans 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.
4.10
Oluwashegun Nwakire passes the ball forward to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.32
Tonton Gustafsson catches Iwan Hermans on the ankles. The referee calls over Tonton Gustafsson and warns him to calm down! Iwan Hermans stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.35
Benoit Giacobbo threads the ball through to Miguel Dominguez. Miguel Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.58
Franceco Cupi catches Simon Barton on the ankles. The referee calls over Franceco Cupi and shows him a yellow card! Simon Barton stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.22
Simon Barton chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
16.38
Franco Paredes threads the ball through to Paul Sterjovski. Paul Sterjovski finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
18.42
Rolf Gimpl makes a beautiful solo run. Rolf Gimpl makes a simple pass to Jesper Jensen. Jesper Jensen makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Paul Sterjovski. Paul Sterjovski looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Stefan Trinchera. Excellent save.
20.15
Thor Júlíusson barges into Stanley Fenton. The referee calls over Thor Júlíusson and shows him a yellow card! Stanley Fenton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.22
Tonton Gustafsson hacks Diogo Nunes from behind! Tonton Gustafsson is warned by the referee again! Diogo Nunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.02
Franco Paredes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Sterjovski. Paul Sterjovski makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Miguel Dominguez. Miguel Dominguez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.03
Alpay Kayis catches Thor Júlíusson on the ankles. The referee calls over Alpay Kayis and shows him a yellow card! Thor Júlíusson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.43
Iwan Hermans flicks a high pass forward to Alpay Kayis who brings the ball under control. Alpay Kayis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
47.20
Thor Júlíusson takes it forward alone. Thor Júlíusson makes an attacking run forward. Thor Júlíusson plays a quick one-two with Paul Sterjovski and rushes in on goal... Thor Júlíusson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Bruno Bravo!
48.25
Iwan Hermans makes an attacking run forward. Iwan Hermans lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Rick Willis.
51.40
Alpay Kayis barges into Thor Júlíusson. The referee calls over Alpay Kayis and warns him to calm down! Thor Júlíusson stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.04
Tonton Gustafsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Franco Paredes. Franco Paredes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jesper Jensen. Jesper Jensen plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Dominguez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jesper Jensen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.14
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Oliver Kirschner replacing Benoit Giacobbo .Manchester United have made a substitution with Torsten Jahn replacing Alpay Kayis .
66.06
Iwan Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Nunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diogo Nunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kieron Power.
71.04
Miguel Dominguez catches Stuart Brighton on the ankles. The referee warns Miguel Dominguez to calm down! Stuart Brighton stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.33
Franceco Cupi sees space and advances. Franceco Cupi kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Sterjovski but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.36
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Corrado Turato replacing Thor Júlíusson .Manchester United have made a substitution with Eddie Sheringham replacing Iwan Hermans .
81.18
Franceco Cupi flicks a high pass forward. Jesper Jensen collects the pass. Jesper Jensen skips past Stuart Brighton! Jesper Jensen comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Jesper Jensen scores for Newcastle United!!
85.56
Oliver Kirschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Jesper Jensen. Jesper Jensen flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Dominguez controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Miguel Dominguez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
90.00
Franceco Cupi sees a break and surges forward. Franceco Cupi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Dominguez but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Newcastle United

Manchester United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
25.4%
47.9%
26.8%

Scorers
Miguel Dominguez 26
Jesper Jensen 81

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)
5
4.Thor Júlíusson (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Kieron Power (DEF)
6
6.Benoit Giacobbo (MID)
6
7.Franceco Cupi (MID)yellow card
7
8.Franco Paredes (MID)
6
9.Jesper Jensen (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Miguel Dominguez (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Paul Sterjovski (ATT)
8
 
12.Corrado Turato (DEF)
6
13.Oliver Kirschner (MID)
6
14.Dries Hermans (ATT)
0

1.Stefan Trinchera (GK)
7
2.Mauro Zoppetti (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Brighton (DEF)
6
4.Liam Barry (DEF)
6
5.Bruno Bravo (DEF)
6
6.Oluwashegun Nwakire (MID)
6
7.Simon Barton (MID)
6
8.Iwan Hermans (MID)
8
9.Diogo Nunes (ATT)
6
10.Alpay Kayis (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Stanley Fenton (ATT)
6
 
12.Frank Oakley (DEF)
0
13.Eddie Sheringham (MID)
6
14.Torsten Jahn (ATT)
6