Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 19,004 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Newcastle United and Bradford City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Bradford City kick off!
3.42
Mauricio Velasco catches Augustine Lawal on the ankles. Mauricio Velasco is given a warning by the referee! Augustine Lawal stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.18
Salvatore Pancaro makes a simple pass to Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer Edwards.
20.21
Matthew Dugbatey catches Wim Van Dessel on the ankles. Matthew Dugbatey is shown the yellow card! Wim Van Dessel runs off the knock.
20.21
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.58
Salvatore Pancaro threads the ball through to Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle threads the ball through to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but David Caldwell easily smothers it!
30.51
Matthew Dugbatey advances with the ball. Matthew Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by David Caldwell.
32.46
Kasper Nielsen makes a simple pass to Michael James. Michael James makes a simple pass to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
33.59
Spencer Edwards kicks a strong pass forward to Avril Guigou. Avril Guigou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
34.43
Pier G. Corsi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey threads the ball through to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow David Caldwell manages to keep it out.
39.43
Newcastle United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bradford City's defence.
40.49
Riad Mokrani decides to run forward with the ball. Riad Mokrani shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Colin Souness manages to gather it comfortably.
44.56
Riad Mokrani comes in with a late challenge on Matthew Dugbatey. The referee calls over Riad Mokrani and warns him to calm down! Matthew Dugbatey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Wim Van Dessel makes a simple pass to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Colin Souness easily smothers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
47.47
Wim Van Dessel knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Fournier. Marco Fournier shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.07
Romero P. Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wim Van Dessel. Wim Van Dessel knocks the ball forward to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.10
Kasper Nielsen chips the ball to his team mate, Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.43
Riad Mokrani makes a simple pass to Marco Fournier. Marco Fournier goes all the way! Marco Fournier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Colin Souness easily smothers it.
77.55
Romero P. Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Eichiro Ishigawa. Eichiro Ishigawa knocks the ball to his team mate, Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.20
Wim De Vlieger advances with the ball. Wim De Vlieger passes the ball forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.46
Andreas Pringle knocks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mauricio Velasco scores for Newcastle United!!
87.30
Avril Guigou clumsily knocks into Miguael Oulmers. Avril Guigou is warned by the referee! Miguael Oulmers grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Velasco of Newcastle United

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 59.7560975609756 vs 40.2439024390244
Play Area
Home team third: 32.93%, Midfield: 43.90%, Away team third: 23.17%