Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Liverpool. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Lee.
The pitch is in great condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Lee.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United get the match underway!
3.00
0-0Paolo Tolley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giulliano Sluiter. Giulliano Sluiter skips past Andy Elliott! Giulliano Sluiter makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Anthony Tudor!
4.08
0-0Alfred Bridges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulliano Sluiter. Giulliano Sluiter tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
8.12
0-0Nicolas Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Bridges collects the pass. Alfred Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Sammer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bakary Sammer passes the ball forward to Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Lourenço Barajas happens to be in the right place to block it.
9.53
0-0Andy Elliott threads the ball through to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Coppinger. Darren Coppinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.39
Alberto Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Molowny controls it well on his chest. Jose Fortes Molowny shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Guilherme Parra!
26.35
Claudio Diez passes the ball forward to Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Anthony Tudor manages to keep it out.
28.39
Alex Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
30.12
Alex Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Molowny. Jose Fortes Molowny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Moore.
32.31
0-0Mitica Zeklos makes a simple pass to Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl makes a pass forward but Darren Coppinger makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
33.51
1-0Daniel Teixeira sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
36.18
With vision, Alfred Bridges plays the ball forward to Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto advances inside the box! Thomas Soto shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Anthony Tudor with no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
42.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Eadie laces a weighted ball forward to Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl advances inside the box! Klas Nordahl side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Alexander Moore and flashes wide of the far post.
44.51
Corner kick to Liverpool. Mitica Zeklos plays it to the far post. Guilherme Parra gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Liverpool kick off and get the second half underway!
47.56
Alberto Eadie sees Jose Fortes Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Molowny shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Guilherme Parra.
51.14
Claudio Diez sees space and advances. Claudio Diez plays a one-two with Giulliano Sluiter and rushes in on goal... Claudio Diez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Anthony Tudor!
53.50
2-0Nicolas Caminero clumsily knocks into Alex Caldwell. The referee brings Nicolas Caminero to one side and gives him a warning! Alex Caldwell runs off the knock.
55.59
Alberto Eadie flicks a high ball forward to Jose Fortes Molowny who takes it down. Jose Fortes Molowny sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
60.13
2-0Newcastle United have made a substitution with Dion Forbes replacing Daniel Teixeira .Liverpool have made a substitution with Frank Sinclair replacing Jose Fortes Molowny .
65.53
Alexander Moore knocks the ball forward to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez darts forward. Claudio Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Giulliano Sluiter. Giulliano Sluiter connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.53
Claudio Diez makes an attacking run forward. Claudio Diez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.38
Alberto Eadie clumsily knocks into Dion Forbes. The referee brings Alberto Eadie to one side and gives him a warning! Dion Forbes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.30
Alberto Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Klas Nordahl holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Klas Nordahl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.41
3-0Darren Coppinger barges into Alexander Moore. Darren Coppinger is shown the yellow card! Alexander Moore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.30
Tsuneo Fujita threads a neat ball through to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell makes a probing pass to Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl plays a one-two with Darren Coppinger and advances towards the goal... Klas Nordahl rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Luis A. Cardoso.
84.56
Dion Forbes clumsily knocks into Alberto Eadie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Eadie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.52
Marcos Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Eadie collects the pass. Alberto Eadie makes a probing pass to Darren Coppinger. Darren Coppinger lofts in a cross ball towards Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Mitica Zeklos flicks a high pass forward. Darren Coppinger collects the pass. Darren Coppinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Guilherme Parra. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
27.3%
42.9%
29.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Diez of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Guilherme Parra (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis A. Cardoso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexander Moore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paolo Tolley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Claudio Diez (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Daniel Teixeira (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alfred Bridges (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bakary Sammer (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Giulliano Sluiter (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Thomas Soto (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Dion Forbes (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 13. | Juan-Carlos Iglesias (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gregorio Ortega (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Anthony Tudor (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Lourenço Barajas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tsuneo Fujita (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Eadie (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mitica Zeklos (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alex Caldwell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Darren Coppinger (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Klas Nordahl (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jose Fortes Molowny (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Danny Laycock (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Rowett (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frank Sinclair (ATT) | 6 | |