Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 20,392 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Portsmouth and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Portsmouth and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Portsmouth kicking off!
3.08
0-1Pier G. Corsi threads the ball through to Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle decides to run forward with the ball. Andreas Pringle whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.13
Miguael Oulmers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.49
0-2Julián Castillo threads the ball through to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
16.01
Andreas Pringle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.15
0-2Julián Castillo hacks Michael James from behind! Julián Castillo is shown the yellow card! Michael James gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.10
0-2Salvatore Pancaro kicks a strong pass forward to Miguael Oulmers. Miguael Oulmers knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Pontus Bergmark manages to gather it comfortably.
27.35
Fouzi Sinouh flicks the ball to his team mate, Drazen Bergkamp. Drazen Bergkamp passes the ball forward to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón lofts in a cross ball towards Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.53
Michael James threads the ball through to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from outside the area. Pontus Bergmark easily smothers it.
42.34
0-2Newcastle United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Portsmouth's defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
49.18
0-2Drazen Bergkamp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Souness who gathers it comfortably.
51.05
Miguael Oulmers makes a probing pass to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan flicks the ball with his head but Pontus Bergmark is on top of it.
53.36
David Villarreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Julián Castillo. Julián Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.50
Julián Castillo passes the ball forward to Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Talal Sinouh.
57.12
Julián Castillo chips the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wim De Vlieger.
59.08
Pier G. Corsi makes a probing pass to Michael James. Michael James chips the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco directs the ball goalwards with his head. Mauricio Velasco scores for Newcastle United!!
63.33
Julián Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wim De Vlieger.
67.22
Miguael Oulmers makes a simple pass to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Pontus Bergmark.
75.19
0-3Drazen Bergkamp comes in with a late challenge on Andreas Pringle. The referee calls over Drazen Bergkamp and warns him to calm down! Andreas Pringle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.45
Fouzi Sinouh surges forward with the ball. Fouzi Sinouh knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.06
Drazen Bergkamp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.21
Drazen Bergkamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón lofts in a cross ball towards Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Colin Souness has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.27
Julián Castillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Souness who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Andreas Pringle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Muzzy Abdullah 85 | Mauricio Velasco 3, 10, 59 |