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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 18,238 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers start the match!
14.08
0-0Artur Moreira makes a probing pass to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.32
0-1Runar Leonhardsen brings the ball forward. Runar Leonhardsen whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.29
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
20.51
0-1Runar Leonhardsen clumsily knocks into Andreas Pringle. Runar Leonhardsen is shown the yellow card! Andreas Pringle carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.15
Newcastle United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bristol Rovers's defence.
24.37
0-1Pier G. Corsi clumsily knocks into Vadim Vitsenets. Pier G. Corsi is given a warning by the referee! Vadim Vitsenets runs off the knock.
27.37
0-1Matthew Dugbatey sees a break and surges forward. Matthew Dugbatey shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
32.59
0-1Duarte Venegas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Colin Souness easily smothers it!
33.41
Michael James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.16
Eben Appiah knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Ziegenhagen. Matthias Ziegenhagen makes a probing pass to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
36.36
Duncan Parker barges into Wim De Vlieger. The referee calls over Duncan Parker and warns him to calm down! Wim De Vlieger stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.21
Salvatore Pancaro advances with the ball. Salvatore Pancaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
48.37
Matthew Dugbatey kicks a strong pass forward to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.41
Eben Appiah knocks the ball forward to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira makes a probing pass to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Colin Souness has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.12
Miguael Oulmers hacks Runar Leonhardsen from behind! Miguael Oulmers is warned by the referee! Runar Leonhardsen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.33
Michael James threads the ball through to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.17
Eben Appiah chips the ball to his team mate, Runar Leonhardsen. Runar Leonhardsen passes the ball forward to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado lofts in a cross ball towards Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets flicks the ball with his head. Vadim Vitsenets scores for Bristol Rovers!!
65.50
Andreas Pringle hacks Runar Leonhardsen from behind! The referee calls over Andreas Pringle and warns him to calm down! Runar Leonhardsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.07
Andreas Pringle decides to run forward with the ball. Andreas Pringle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.55
Vincenzo Tiatto threads the ball through to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira makes a probing pass to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Colin Souness manages to gather it comfortably.
79.13
Ade Adeshina flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Ziegenhagen. Matthias Ziegenhagen knocks the ball to his team mate, Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets lofts in a cross ball towards Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.33
Andreas Pringle threads the ball through to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gareth Deane manages to keep it out.
87.21
Matthew Dugbatey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Duncan Parker 15, 49 Vadim Vitsenets 59 |