Match Report


Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United     Manchester CityManchester City
Jay LivermoreJay Livermore Rick Barlow Rick Barlow
Rick WillisR. Willis76
G
1
G
83Sebastien WilmotsS. Wilmots
Rolf GimplR. Gimpl82
D
2
D
77André MolinaA. Molina
Tonton GustafssonT. Gustafsson75
D
3
D
73Saidu A. WestS. West
Thor JúlíussonT. Júlíusson87
D
captain4
D
73Youri NettoY. Netto
Kieron PowerK. Power71
D
5
M
77Petre OvidiuP. Ovidiu
Franco ParedesF. Paredes85
M
6captain
M
73Emile NjankaE. Njanka
Franceco CupiF. Cupi77
M
7
M
80Martin PartinM. Partin
Benoit GiacobboB. Giacobbo82
M
8
M
83Peter GranadosP. Granados
Ljubisa CarboneL. Carbone72
A
9
A
88Frans JohanssonF. Johansson
Dries HermansD. Hermans78
A
10
A
86Arturo SierraA. Sierra
Francis DefoeF. Defoe81
A
11
A
77Yuri YanovskiY. Yanovski
 
Hannes SchöllH. Schöll71
D
12
D
73Hannes WieczorekH. Wieczorek
Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner75
M
13
M
80Joseph-Desire WomeJ. Wome
Paul SterjovskiP. Sterjovski87
A
14
A
75Siaka BakayokoS. Bakayoko

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Manchester City. 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 City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Jeffers.


0.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
3.11
Saidu A. West knocks the ball forward to Martin Partin. Martin Partin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rick Willis smothers it!
8.48
Kieron Power hits a low pass to Franceco Cupi. Franceco Cupi sees Francis Defoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Defoe tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Sebastien Wilmots. What a great pair of hands!
10.11
André Molina flicks a high pass forward to Peter Granados who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Peter Granados plays the ball forward to Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rick Willis who gathers it comfortably.
14.18
Rolf Gimpl kicks a strong pass forward to Franco Paredes. Franco Paredes flicks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.17
Franceco Cupi runs straight at the opposition's defence. With some swift thinking, Franceco Cupi plays the ball forward to Francis Defoe who has made a great run into the box. Francis Defoe shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Sebastien Wilmots easily gets down and covers it.
22.42
Petre Ovidiu sees Yuri Yanovski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yuri Yanovski lofts in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Rick Willis manages to keep it out.
24.27
Petre Ovidiu knocks the ball to his team mate, Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kieron Power.
26.28
Youri Netto threads the ball through to Martin Partin. Martin Partin flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Sierra collects the pass. Arturo Sierra knocks in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Rick Willis. Excellent save.
27.17
Petre Ovidiu makes an attacking run forward. Petre Ovidiu passes the ball forward but Frans Johansson is offside!
30.37
Tonton Gustafsson knocks the ball forward to Benoit Giacobbo. Benoit Giacobbo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
33.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Tonton Gustafsson plays the ball forward to Benoit Giacobbo. Benoit Giacobbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe makes a probing pass between the defence to Ljubisa Carbone. Some silky footwork from Ljubisa Carbone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Ljubisa Carbone scores for Newcastle United!!
44.31
Thor Júlíusson threads the ball through to Franco Paredes. Franco Paredes makes a simple pass to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe whips in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
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 City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Newcastle United kick off!
48.24
Peter Granados threads the ball through to Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
49.43
Petre Ovidiu sees space and advances. Petre Ovidiu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Rick Willis manages to keep it out.
55.31
André Molina sees Emile Njanka in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emile Njanka flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Sierra controls it well on his chest. Arturo Sierra advances inside the box! Arturo Sierra shoots from just inside the box. Arturo Sierra scores for Manchester City!!
59.06
Benoit Giacobbo flicks a high ball forward to Ljubisa Carbone who takes it down. Ljubisa Carbone skips past Saidu A. West! Ljubisa Carbone strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! That's his third!
61.06
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Oliver Kirschner replacing Franco Paredes .
65.19
Kieron Power catches Arturo Sierra on the ankles. Kieron Power is given a warning by the referee! Arturo Sierra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.47
Emile Njanka brings the ball forward. Emile Njanka shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Rick Willis. Excellent save.
71.22
Emile Njanka flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Yanovski holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yuri Yanovski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.57
Benoit Giacobbo flicks a high pass forward. Dries Hermans controls it well on his chest. Dries Hermans knocks the ball forward, putting Francis Defoe through on goal. Francis Defoe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Sebastien Wilmots.
73.40
Oliver Kirschner flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.07
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Hannes Schöll replacing Tonton Gustafsson .Manchester City have made 3 substitutions with Hannes Wieczorek replacing André Molina, Joseph-Desire Wome replacing Martin Partin and Siaka Bakayoko replacing Yuri Yanovski .
78.15
Hannes Schöll pushes mid-way up the pitch. Hannes Schöll flicks a high pass forward. Francis Defoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Defoe plays a quick one-two with Ljubisa Carbone and rushes in on goal... Francis Defoe muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.17
Petre Ovidiu sees a break and surges forward. Petre Ovidiu knocks in a cross ball towards Siaka Bakayoko. Siaka Bakayoko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Hannes Schöll volleys a long ball forward. Francis Defoe plays a scrappy one-two with Ljubisa Carbone and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francis Defoe tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Saidu A. West!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Newcastle United

Manchester City
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
32.5%
40%
27.5%

Scorers
Ljubisa Carbone 33, 44, 59
Arturo Sierra 55
Siaka Bakayoko 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ljubisa Carbone of Newcastle United

Match Ratings
1.Rick Willis (GK)
7
2.Rolf Gimpl (DEF)
6
3.Tonton Gustafsson (DEF)
6
4.Thor Júlíusson (DEF)
6
5.Kieron Power (DEF)
6
6.Franco Paredes (MID)
6
7.Franceco Cupi (MID)
6
8.Benoit Giacobbo (MID)
7
9.Ljubisa Carbone (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Dries Hermans (ATT)
6
11.Francis Defoe (ATT)
8
 
12.Hannes Schöll (DEF)
6
13.Oliver Kirschner (MID)
6
14.Paul Sterjovski (ATT)
0

1.Sebastien Wilmots (GK)
6
2.André Molina (DEF)
6
3.Saidu A. West (DEF)
6
4.Youri Netto (DEF)
6
5.Petre Ovidiu (MID)
8
6.Emile Njanka (MID)
7
7.Martin Partin (MID)
6
8.Peter Granados (MID)
6
9.Frans Johansson (ATT)
6
10.Arturo Sierra (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Yuri Yanovski (ATT)
6
 
12.Hannes Wieczorek (DEF)
6
13.Joseph-Desire Wome (MID)
6
14.Siaka Bakayoko (ATT)goal scored
7