Match Report
| Newcastle United | Newcastle United |  |  | Liverpool | Liverpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Hachiro Watanabe | H. Watanabe |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | John Rankin | J. Rankin | |||||||||
| Hannes Nahrstedt | H. Nahrstedt |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 81 | | Brian Keane | B. Keane | |||||||||
| Robert Stamp | R. Stamp | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Glynn Southgate | G. Southgate | |||||||||
| Ralph Ferdinand | R. Ferdinand | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Peter Atherton | P. Atherton | |||||||||
| Roberto Oliveira | R. Oliveira |  | 63 | D | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Richard Serrant | R. Serrant | |||||||||
| Richard Croft | R. Croft | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Ross Izzet | R. Izzet | |||||||||
| Duarte Barros | D. Barros | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | David Peters | D. Peters | |||||||||
| Trevor Scowcroft | T. Scowcroft | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 |  | Mauricio Vidal | M. Vidal | |||||||||
| Malcolm Mckay | M. Mckay | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Craig Gower | C. Gower | |||||||||
| Kelvin Smith | K. Smith | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Dave Thomson | D. Thomson | |||||||||
| Teddy Defoe | T. Defoe | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 | | Matt Taylor | M. Taylor | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 19,903 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the match underway!
2.36
0-0Trevor Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Kelvin Smith. Kelvin Smith threads the ball through to Malcolm Mckay. Malcolm Mckay shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
3.08
0-0Richard Croft brings the ball forward. Richard Croft finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
4.09
Peter Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Izzet. Ross Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Gower. Craig Gower shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.35
Brian Keane brings the ball forward. Brian Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Taylor. Matt Taylor shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
12.46
Mauricio Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Taylor. Matt Taylor tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
14.51
Mauricio Vidal passes the ball forward to Craig Gower. Craig Gower finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.44
Trevor Scowcroft kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Defoe. Teddy Defoe plays a perfect one-two with Kelvin Smith and rushes in on goal... Teddy Defoe rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but John Rankin manages to gather it comfortably.
18.09
Trevor Scowcroft kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Defoe. Teddy Defoe shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.29
0-0Robert Stamp barges into Craig Gower. Robert Stamp is warned by the referee! Craig Gower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.57
Richard Croft makes a probing pass to Teddy Defoe. Teddy Defoe shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.33
0-0Richard Croft threads the ball through to Teddy Defoe. Teddy Defoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Mckay but the linesman indicates offside!
27.00
Peter Atherton barges into Teddy Defoe. The referee calls over Peter Atherton and warns him to calm down! Teddy Defoe stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.19
Richard Serrant knocks the ball forward to Matt Taylor. Matt Taylor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Hachiro Watanabe!
36.47
0-0Trevor Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Teddy Defoe. Teddy Defoe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Glynn Southgate.
38.31
0-0Newcastle United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Liverpool's defence.
44.20
Ralph Ferdinand brings the ball forward. Ralph Ferdinand threads the ball through to Malcolm Mckay. Malcolm Mckay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Peter Atherton passes the ball forward to David Peters. David Peters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Taylor. Matt Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Thomson but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Liverpool kicking off!
47.24
Ralph Ferdinand decides to run forward with the ball. Ralph Ferdinand takes it forward alone. Ralph Ferdinand goes all the way! Ralph Ferdinand takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
49.14
Glynn Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Peters. David Peters makes a simple pass to Craig Gower. Craig Gower shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.43
0-0Richard Croft catches Mauricio Vidal on the ankles. The referee calls over Richard Croft and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Vidal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.12
Richard Croft flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Mckay. Malcolm Mckay plays a perfect one-two with Kelvin Smith and rushes in on goal... Malcolm Mckay tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but John Rankin manages to gather it comfortably.
59.33
Duarte Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Defoe. Teddy Defoe goes all the way! Teddy Defoe rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.40
Mauricio Vidal makes a probing pass to Craig Gower. Craig Gower whips in a cross ball towards Matt Taylor. Matt Taylor powers a header at goal but Hachiro Watanabe is on top of it.
61.43
Richard Serrant chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Taylor. Matt Taylor plays a perfect one-two with Dave Thomson and rushes in on goal... Matt Taylor shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
63.10
Ralph Ferdinand flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Croft. Richard Croft kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Defoe. Teddy Defoe shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.47
Trevor Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Teddy Defoe. Teddy Defoe kicks a strong pass forward to Malcolm Mckay but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.54
Duarte Barros passes the ball forward to Malcolm Mckay. Malcolm Mckay plays a perfect one-two with Teddy Defoe and rushes in on goal... Malcolm Mckay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.49
Peter Atherton hacks Teddy Defoe from behind! The referee calls over Peter Atherton again and warns him to calm down! Teddy Defoe stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.31
1-0Duarte Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kelvin Smith. Kelvin Smith goes all the way! Kelvin Smith cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.07
Mauricio Vidal makes a probing pass to Dave Thomson. Dave Thomson shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
89.58
Hannes Nahrstedt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kelvin Smith. Kelvin Smith goes all the way! Kelvin Smith takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
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
| Kelvin Smith 72 |