Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 17,882 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons get the match underway!
3.23
0-0Miguael Oulmers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.27
0-0Wim De Vlieger passes the ball forward to Miguael Oulmers. Miguael Oulmers advances with the ball. Miguael Oulmers knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
8.08
0-0Raffaele Scarpa advances with the ball. Raffaele Scarpa shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Colin Souness manages to gather it comfortably.
14.24
1-0Andreas Pringle knocks the ball forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan knocks in a cross ball towards Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Houssin Abdellaoui!
18.05
Mick Watson threads the ball through to Clive Hibbs. Clive Hibbs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Salvatore Pancaro.
21.15
Miguael Oulmers passes the ball forward to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson who gathers it comfortably.
24.15
1-0Miguael Oulmers comes in with a late challenge on Torsten Röhlig. The referee calls over Miguael Oulmers and warns him to calm down! Torsten Röhlig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.06
Mick Watson surges forward with the ball. Mick Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Bohinen. Bjorn-Tore Bohinen directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Colin Souness has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.13
Michael James makes a probing pass to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.41
Miguael Oulmers makes a beautiful solo run. Miguael Oulmers shoots from long range but it is miles over!
34.17
Andreas Pringle decides to run forward with the ball. Andreas Pringle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson easily smothers it.
42.18
Michael James makes a simple pass to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the second half underway!
54.11
Wim De Vlieger passes the ball forward to Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.05
Miguael Oulmers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.58
Wim De Vlieger makes a probing pass to Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle makes a probing pass to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.50
Wim De Vlieger kicks a strong pass forward to Miguael Oulmers. Miguael Oulmers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan finds some space and shoots from distance but Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson is on top of it.
65.01
Torsten Röhlig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clive Hibbs. Clive Hibbs goes all the way! Clive Hibbs shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.36
Raffaele Scarpa makes a simple pass to Bjorn-Tore Bohinen. Bjorn-Tore Bohinen shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Colin Souness!
67.45
Miguael Oulmers comes in with a late challenge on Torsten Röhlig. Miguael Oulmers is given another warning by the referee! Torsten Röhlig runs off the knock.
69.51
Andreas Pringle makes a probing pass to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco goes all the way! Mauricio Velasco shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
72.08
2-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
73.35
Torsten Röhlig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Bohinen. Bjorn-Tore Bohinen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.05
Miguael Oulmers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui tries a spectacular long range effort. Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson easily smothers it.
77.35
Andreas Pringle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.01
Miguael Oulmers chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daryl Sanders.
87.07
Andreas Pringle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Raffaele Scarpa knocks the ball to his team mate, Clive Hibbs. Clive Hibbs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Talal Sinouh.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Houssin Abdellaoui 14 Mauricio Velasco 70, 77 | Bjorn-Tore Bohinen 26 |