Match Report
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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 Birmingham City. A crowd of 14,157 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Boertien.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Boertien.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Birmingham City kicking off!
2.20
0-1Frederic Hamed chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Tourenne. Francis Tourenne edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Francis Tourenne provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francis Tourenne!
24.39
0-1Morten Sørensen makes a simple pass to Ivan Tudor. Ivan Tudor knocks in a cross ball towards Runar Kvarme. Runar Kvarme beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
28.20
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.29
0-1Alexandre Nivet barges into Linus Schulze. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Linus Schulze runs off the knock.
33.15
0-1Alexandre Nivet comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Aguilar. The referee warns Alexandre Nivet to calm down! Carlos Aguilar grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.54
0-1Carlos Redondo knocks the ball to his team mate, Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert knocks the ball forward to Francis Tourenne but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the second half underway!
54.45
0-1Carlos Redondo catches Kevin Platt on the ankles. Carlos Redondo is warned by the referee! Kevin Platt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.46
0-1Kevin Platt kicks a strong pass forward to Runar Kvarme. Runar Kvarme knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederic Hamed.
63.05
Boubacar Doubaï knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo passes the ball forward to Francis Tourenne. Francis Tourenne lofts in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Richert. Yves-A. Richert is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.11
Mitchel Broers runs forward with the ball. Mitchel Broers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Runar Kvarme. Runar Kvarme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.23
Ivan Tudor comes in with a late challenge on Camille Lefèvre. The referee warns Ivan Tudor to calm down! Camille Lefèvre stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.37
0-2Birmingham City have made 3 substitutions with Daniel Bridges replacing Carlos Redondo, Graham Boyd replacing Adam Batty and Del Plowright replacing Darius Lumsdon .
79.18
Camille Lefèvre barges into Runar Kvarme. Camille Lefèvre is shown the yellow card! Runar Kvarme hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.05
Kevin Platt receives the ball from a throw-in from Morten Sørensen. With some swift thinking, Kevin Platt plays the ball forward to Runar Kvarme. Runar Kvarme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.52
Marcio Pele makes a strong solo run forward. Marcio Pele flicks a high pass forward. Runar Kvarme collects the pass. Runar Kvarme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francis Tourenne of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jari Martinpoika (GK)
6
2. Marcio Pele (DEF)
6
3. Linus Schulze (DEF)
6
4. Mitchel Broers (DEF)
6
5. Jan Nygaard (DEF)
6
6. Carlos Aguilar (DEF)
6
7. Franck Zanotti (MID)
6
8. Kevin Platt (MID)
6
9. Morten Sørensen (MID)
6
10. Runar Kvarme (ATT)
6
11. Ivan Tudor (ATT)
6
12. Dennis Bishop (DEF)
0
13. Eoin Thomson (DEF)
0
14. Paulo Oliveira (MID)
0
1. Adam Batty (GK)
6
2. Camille Lefèvre (DEF)
5
3. Frederic Hamed (DEF)
6
4. Boubacar Doubaï (DEF)
6
5. Darius Lumsdon (MID)
6
6. Carlos Redondo (MID)
7
7. Micka‘l Meride (MID)
6
8. Darren Scales (MID)
6
9. Francis Tourenne (ATT)
9
10. Alexandre Nivet (ATT)
5
11. Yves-A. Richert (ATT)
8
12. Del Plowright (DEF)
6
13. Graham Boyd (MID)
6
14. Daniel Bridges (GK)
6