0.00 0-0

Newcastle United kick off and get the match underway!

2.44 0-0

Oliver Kirschner passes the ball forward to Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benedetto Galli.

4.56 0-0

Benício Didi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe plays a scrappy one-two with Dries Hermans and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francis Defoe side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Matthias Hamann gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!

6.56 0-0

Abel Almeida passes the ball forward to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Rick Willis. Excellent save.

10.55 0-0

Under pressure, Marcel Bischoff clears the ball far upfield. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball towards Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!

12.35 0-0

Massimiliano Franchi makes a simple pass to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tonton Gustafsson.

15.22 0-0

Massimiliano Franchi chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Davies. Craig Davies plays a scrappy one-two with Sieme Gentile and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Davies makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!

21.42 0-0

Abel Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Sieme Gentile collects the pass. Sieme Gentile finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!

22.41 0-0

Oliver Kirschner flicks a high pass forward to Ljubisa Carbone who brings the ball under control. Ljubisa Carbone whips in a cross ball towards Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Benedetto Galli is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!

30.29 0-0

Benedetto Galli catches Francis Defoe on the ankles. Benedetto Galli is given a warning by the referee! Francis Defoe runs off the knock.

33.43 0-0

Benício Didi threads the ball through to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans lofts in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!

34.23 0-0

Benedetto Galli hits a low pass to Massimiliano Franchi. Massimiliano Franchi kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Davies. Craig Davies makes a defence splitting pass to Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!

36.36 1-0

Benício Didi sees Dries Hermans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dries Hermans cuts inside the box! Dries Hermans side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Matthias Hamann is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!

40.24 1-0

Eddie Impey receives the ball from a throw-in from Abel Almeida. Eddie Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Davies. Craig Davies whips in a cross ball towards Sieme Gentile. With a superhuman jump, Sieme Gentile connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Rick Willis easily picks it out of the air!

44.34 1-1

Massimiliano Franchi makes a beautiful solo run. Massimiliano Franchi lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Rick Willis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!

45.00 1-1

The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

45.00 1-1

The whistle blows and Colchester United kick off!

48.19 2-1

Benício Didi flicks a high pass forward to Dries Hermans who brings the ball under control. Dries Hermans runs straight at the defence! Dries Hermans comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!

53.43 2-1

Tonton Gustafsson passes the ball forward to Benício Didi. Benício Didi hits a low pass to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans plays a one-two with Ljubisa Carbone and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Dries Hermans provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

57.10 2-1

Benício Didi takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Oliver Kirschner. Oliver Kirschner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans plays a quick one-two with Ljubisa Carbone and rushes in on goal... Dries Hermans cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Cristiano Jesus happens to be in the right place to block it.

59.27 2-2

Marcel Bischoff brings the ball forward. Marcel Bischoff flicks a high pass forward. Craig Davies controls it well on his chest. Craig Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

61.27 2-2

Newcastle United have made a substitution with Syd Monk replacing Ljubisa Carbone .

67.53 2-2

Benício Didi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans plays a scrappy one-two with Syd Monk and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dries Hermans shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

69.43 2-2

There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.

71.23 2-2

Massimiliano Franchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Davies. Craig Davies edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Craig Davies provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!

73.08 2-2

Tonton Gustafsson laces a through ball forward to Benício Didi. Benício Didi knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Monk. Syd Monk makes a simple pass, allowing Francis Defoe to run into the box. Some good footwork from Francis Defoe provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Matthias Hamann!

78.38 2-2

Hannes Schöll clumsily knocks into Craig Davies. Hannes Schöll is shown the yellow card! Craig Davies hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

79.55 3-2

Kieron Power receives the ball from a throw-in from Tonton Gustafsson. Kieron Power flicks a high pass forward to Benício Didi who brings the ball under control. Benício Didi flicks a high pass forward to Syd Monk who brings the ball under control. Syd Monk deftly passes the ball to Francis Defoe, releasing him through on goal. Francis Defoe muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matthias Hamann with no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!

84.10 3-2

Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.

85.25 3-2

Corrado Turato flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Kirschner who takes it down. Oliver Kirschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Francis Defoe provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Matthias Hamann!

89.22 3-2

Kieron Power flicks a high ball forward to Benício Didi who gracefully takes it down. Benício Didi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe knocks the ball forward, putting Syd Monk through on goal. Syd Monk looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Matthias Hamann manages to keep it out.

90.00 3-2

With vision, Corrado Turato laces a weighted ball forward to Benoit Giacobbo. Benoit Giacobbo flicks a high ball forward to Dries Hermans who takes it down. Dries Hermans knocks the ball forward to Syd Monk but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!

90.00 3-2

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!