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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 19,289 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Newcastle United and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the match underway!
6.02
Krunoslav Petrovic kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri Kharine. Yuri Kharine makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
9.01
Yuri Kharine controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis shoots from 20 yards but somehow Colin Souness manages to keep it out.
10.55
Matthew Dugbatey threads the ball through to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
12.31
Matthew Dugbatey chips the ball to his team mate, Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.11
Andreas Pringle flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Krunoslav Petrovic.
16.53
Djezon Savidan catches Agustín Peña on the ankles. The referee calls over Djezon Savidan and warns him to calm down! Agustín Peña gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.27
Yuri Kharine threads the ball through to Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.24
Gavin Peckham sees space and advances. Gavin Peckham takes it forward alone. Gavin Peckham goes all the way! Gavin Peckham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Colin Souness has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.18
Yuri Kharine kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Souness who gathers it comfortably.
30.29
Newcastle United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Middlesbrough's defence.
32.17
Gavin Peckham sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Peckham brings the ball forward. Gavin Peckham finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
36.30
Wim De Vlieger kicks a strong pass forward to Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle makes a probing pass to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Krunoslav Petrovic.
38.40
Yuri Kharine clumsily knocks into Matthew Dugbatey. Yuri Kharine is given a warning by the referee! Matthew Dugbatey runs off the knock.
40.56
Miguael Oulmers passes the ball forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan goes all the way! Djezon Savidan rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stefano Morrone.
42.44
Andreas Pringle kicks a strong pass forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from long range but Stefano Morrone is on top of it.
45.00
Yuri Kharine makes a probing pass to Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo kicks a strong pass forward to Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Colin Souness easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
47.00
Gavin Peckham advances with the ball. Gavin Peckham passes the ball forward to Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Colin Souness!
48.32
Miguael Oulmers passes the ball forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
49.12
Krunoslav Petrovic catches Mauricio Velasco on the ankles. Krunoslav Petrovic is given a warning by the referee! Mauricio Velasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.06
Andreas Pringle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan whips in a cross ball towards Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Stefano Morrone!
57.37
Miguael Oulmers kicks a strong pass forward to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stefano Morrone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.26
Andreas Pringle knocks the ball forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.09
Maximiliano Rubio knocks the ball forward to Razvan Dobos. Razvan Dobos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.29
Matthew Dugbatey brings the ball forward. Matthew Dugbatey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Krunoslav Petrovic.
77.15
Talal Sinouh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguael Oulmers. Miguael Oulmers makes a simple pass to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.40
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.15
Maximiliano Rubio chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Kharine. Yuri Kharine kicks a strong pass forward to Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Colin Souness easily smothers it!
81.39
Miguael Oulmers makes a beautiful solo run. Miguael Oulmers whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan powers a header at goal. Stefano Morrone easily picks it out of the air!
83.50
Agustín Peña deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yuri Kharine. Yuri Kharine passes the ball forward to Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah knocks the ball forward to Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
89.20
Miguael Oulmers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui plays a perfect one-two with Mauricio Velasco and rushes in on goal... Houssin Abdellaoui shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Peckham of Middlesbrough

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.8987341772152 vs 48.1012658227848
Play Area
Home team third: 22.78%, Midfield: 43.04%, Away team third: 34.18%