Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 17,765 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Portsmouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Portsmouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Portsmouth kick off!
2.05
0-0Michael James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco threads the ball through to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.17
0-0Andreas Pringle sees a break and surges forward. Andreas Pringle shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Pontus Bergmark.
9.25
Hakan Ayaz makes a simple pass to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.47
0-0Fouzi Sinouh clumsily knocks into Djezon Savidan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Djezon Savidan stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.31
Michael James chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.03
Lucas Risco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
30.27
1-0Julián Castillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge goes all the way! Paul Rummenigge shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Rummenigge!
34.58
1-0Andreas Pringle comes in with a late challenge on Lucas Risco. The referee calls over Andreas Pringle and warns him to calm down! Lucas Risco stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.19
1-0Julián Castillo threads the ball through to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Salvatore Pancaro.
39.42
Mauricio Velasco hacks Arjen Roy from behind! The referee calls over Mauricio Velasco and warns him to calm down! Arjen Roy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.14
Lucas Risco kicks a strong pass forward to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Colin Souness easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the second half underway!
49.30
Talal Sinouh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.47
Julián Castillo makes a probing pass to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón whips in a cross ball towards Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg flicks the ball with his head. Colin Souness manages to gather it comfortably.
57.26
Michael James makes a probing pass to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.22
Michael James catches Julián Castillo on the ankles. Michael James is given a warning by the referee! Julián Castillo runs off the knock.
65.31
Abel Fernandes surges forward with the ball. Abel Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan flicks the ball with his head. Pontus Bergmark is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.50
Christian Davis kicks a strong pass forward to Julián Castillo. Julián Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.35
Christian Davis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Gower. Alun Gower makes a probing pass to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Talal Sinouh.
77.34
1-1Andreas Pringle hacks Lucas Risco from behind! Andreas Pringle is shown the yellow card! Lucas Risco gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.23
Lucas Risco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.41
Hakan Ayaz makes a beautiful solo run. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Colin Souness.
83.51
Christian Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Julián Castillo. Julián Castillo makes a beautiful solo run. Julián Castillo knocks in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.44
Mauricio Velasco comes in with a late challenge on Fouzi Sinouh. Mauricio Velasco is given another warning by the referee! Fouzi Sinouh carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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