Match Report
| Newcastle United | Newcastle United |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Tony Schofield | Tony Schofield | manager | Michael Douglas | Michael Douglas | |||||||||||||||||
| Duncan Niven | D. Niven |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Nwankwo Rowett | N. Rowett | |||||||||
| Anthony Gallo | A. Gallo |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 |  | Jan Döring | J. Döring | |||||||||
| Tonino Evangelisti | T. Evangelisti |  | 71 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 77 |  | Yuri Onopko | Y. Onopko | |||||||
| Steve Kahn | S. Kahn | | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 73 |  | Alpay Kayis | A. Kayis | |||||||||
| Patrick Zuidam | P. Zuidam |  | 72 | D | | 5 | | D | 69 | | John Bailey | J. Bailey | |||||||||
| Houssin Bezzai | H. Bezzai |  | 79 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Marcel Völler | M. Völler | |||||||||
| Jaime Santos | J. Santos |  | 76 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 | | Gary Adams | G. Adams | |||||||||
| Marvin Cort | M. Cort | | 72 | M | | 8 | | M | 72 |  | Danijel Laville | D. Laville | |||||||||
| Stefan Freund | S. Freund | | 76 | A | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Paolo De Vezze | P. De Vezze | |||||||||
| Gregoor Piket | G. Piket | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Adrian Venus | A. Venus | |||||||||
| Hauke Meidt | H. Meidt | | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 71 | | Duarte Sousa | D. Sousa | |||||||||
| Geoffrey Rool | G. Rool | | 70 | A | | 12 | | M | 75 | | Shaun Duberry | S. Duberry | |||||||||
| Jimmy Soviero | J. Soviero | | 72 | M | | 13 | | G | 68 | | Manuel Cudini | M. Cudini | |||||||||
| Benjamín Tapia | B. Tapia |  | 70 | D | | 14 | | A | 65 | | Alessandro Orocini | A. Orocini | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 17,574 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gallacher.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gallacher.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
4.21
0-0Houssin Bezzai flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Piket. Gregoor Piket shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.11
0-0Anthony Gallo plays a long ball forward. Hauke Meidt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yuri Onopko.
9.09
0-0Houssin Bezzai comes in with a late challenge on Danijel Laville. The referee calls over Houssin Bezzai and shows him a yellow card! Danijel Laville carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.28
Yuri Onopko knocks the ball forward to Danijel Laville. Danijel Laville changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Danijel Laville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.40
Tonino Evangelisti flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Cort. Marvin Cort threads a neat ball through to Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alpay Kayis.
16.12
0-0Marcel Völler barges into Marvin Cort. Marcel Völler is warned by the referee! Marvin Cort runs off the knock.
18.56
1-0Houssin Bezzai sees space and advances. Houssin Bezzai lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.57
Jaime Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Piket. Gregoor Piket finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.05
1-0Tonino Evangelisti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos flicks a high pass forward. Gregoor Piket controls it well on his chest. Gregoor Piket shoots from outside the area but Nwankwo Rowett is on top of it.
28.25
Jaime Santos threads a neat ball through to Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Bailey.
34.46
1-0With great vision, Anthony Gallo plays the ball forward to Marvin Cort. Marvin Cort changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marvin Cort knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stefan Freund is offside!
36.14
Danijel Laville makes a simple pass to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.53
Marcel Völler sees Adrian Venus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Gallo.
39.04
Steve Kahn threads a neat ball through to Marvin Cort. Marvin Cort brings the ball forward. Marvin Cort plays a scrappy one-two with Gregoor Piket and advances towards the goal... Marvin Cort shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Nwankwo Rowett had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Shaun Duberry replacing Gary Adams and Alessandro Orocini replacing Paolo De Vezze and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. The Bristol Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
53.04
Houssin Bezzai makes a simple pass to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gregoor Piket through on goal. Some silky footwork from Gregoor Piket provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Gregoor Piket scores for Newcastle United!!
57.31
Patrick Zuidam flicks a high pass forward to Houssin Bezzai who brings the ball under control. Houssin Bezzai threads a neat ball through to Gregoor Piket. Gregoor Piket shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Nwankwo Rowett.
59.20
Showing composure, Tonino Evangelisti laces a through ball forward to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos brings the ball forward. Jaime Santos knocks the ball forward, putting Hauke Meidt through on goal. Hauke Meidt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper, Nwankwo Rowett, sees it late!! Goal for Newcastle United!
63.32
4-0Under pressure, Alpay Kayis clears the ball far upfield. Danijel Laville lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Steve Kahn hacks Duarte Sousa from behind! Penalty for Bristol Rovers!!
63.32
4-0The referee points to the spot..
64.53
Duarte Sousa calmly steps up. Duncan Niven is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.39
Anthony Gallo threads a neat ball through to Houssin Bezzai. Houssin Bezzai makes an attacking run forward. Houssin Bezzai tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.51
4-1Newcastle United have made 3 substitutions with Geoffrey Rool replacing Gregoor Piket, Jimmy Soviero replacing Marvin Cort and Benjamín Tapia replacing Steve Kahn .
84.17
Alpay Kayis hits it upfield. Duarte Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
85.40
Shaun Duberry barges into Jimmy Soviero. Shaun Duberry is given a warning by the referee! Jimmy Soviero runs off the knock.
87.44
4-1Adrian Venus barges into Anthony Gallo. Adrian Venus is shown the yellow card! Anthony Gallo stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.54
Benjamín Tapia flicks a high pass forward. Houssin Bezzai controls it well on his chest. Houssin Bezzai threads the ball through to Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt puts a great ball through but Geoffrey Rool is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Stefan Freund 19 Marvin Cort 39 Gregoor Piket 53 Hauke Meidt 59 | Duarte Sousa 65 (p) |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Cort of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Niven (GK)
6
2. Anthony Gallo (DEF)
6
3. Tonino Evangelisti (DEF)
7
4. Steve Kahn (DEF)
6
5. Patrick Zuidam (DEF)
6
6. Houssin Bezzai (MID)
7
7. Jaime Santos (MID)
7
8. Marvin Cort (MID)
9
9. Stefan Freund (ATT)
8
10. Gregoor Piket (ATT)
8
11. Hauke Meidt (ATT)
8
12. Geoffrey Rool (ATT)
6
13. Jimmy Soviero (MID)
6
14. Benjamín Tapia (DEF)
6
1. Nwankwo Rowett (GK)
6
2. Jan Döring (DEF)
6
3. Yuri Onopko (DEF)
6
4. Alpay Kayis (DEF)
6
5. John Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Marcel Völler (MID)
6
7. Gary Adams (MID)
6
8. Danijel Laville (MID)
6
9. Paolo De Vezze (ATT)
6
10. Adrian Venus (ATT)
5
11. Duarte Sousa (ATT)
6
12. Shaun Duberry (MID)
5
13. Manuel Cudini (GK)
0
14. Alessandro Orocini (ATT)
6