Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 17,725 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Arsenal kicking off!
2.37
0-0Nigel Jess sees space and advances. Nigel Jess whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Wright. Ronnie Wright flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
6.04
0-0John Bolton clumsily knocks into Mile Laybutt. John Bolton is given a warning by the referee! Mile Laybutt stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.59
1-0Nigel Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Wright. Ronnie Wright whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Jack. Mervin Jack directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.13
1-0Noel Thompson makes a simple pass to John Bolton. John Bolton knocks the ball forward to Gilles Maclean. Gilles Maclean shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Pius Job manages to gather it comfortably.
20.32
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
26.45
1-0Duncan Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog threads the ball through to Martin Lucius but he's offside!
28.57
1-0Noel Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Bolton. John Bolton passes the ball forward to Ronnie Wright. Ronnie Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yoximar Rosales.
30.51
Mile Laybutt knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.56
Yoximar Rosales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Pardo. Alejandro Pardo brings the ball forward. Alejandro Pardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Syd Brown manages to gather it comfortably.
39.36
John Bolton threads the ball through to Mervin Jack. Mervin Jack goes all the way! Mervin Jack makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.27
2-0Kenichi Watanabe comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Maclean. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gilles Maclean runs off the knock.
44.32
Duncan Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Lucius but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Newcastle United kick off and get the second half underway!
49.55
John Bolton flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Wright. Ronnie Wright finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.56
Alejandro Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Syd Brown.
67.24
Mile Laybutt threads the ball through to Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius whips in a cross ball towards Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.09
Ronnie Wright clumsily knocks into Yoximar Rosales. The referee calls over Ronnie Wright and shows him a yellow card! Yoximar Rosales stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.06
Nigel Jess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Jack. Mervin Jack knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Wright. Ronnie Wright rockets a shot on goal but somehow Pius Job manages to keep it out.
73.06
Rafael Leon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Souness. Duncan Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Syd Brown who gathers it comfortably.
75.25
Nigel Jess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Wright. Ronnie Wright shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.46
Alejandro Pardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Wright. Scott Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Hertog but he's offside!
83.09
Nigel Jess chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Wright. Ronnie Wright plays a perfect one-two with Gilles Maclean and rushes in on goal... Ronnie Wright shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Pius Job easily smothers it.
84.36
Nicolas Turek knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Jess. Nigel Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Jack. Mervin Jack whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Maclean. Gilles Maclean heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
25.4%
49.3%
25.4%
Scorers
| Mervin Jack 16, 39 |