Match Report


Crystal Palace     Newcastle United
Neil Roddy Tony Schofield
V. MorisotG1GD. Niven
N. PennantD2DT. Evangelisti
I. IosifidisDcaptain3captainDA. Gallo
M. TomassonD4DP. Zuidam
J. MasonM5DS. Kahn
S. RodgersM6MM. Cort
C. VersteegM7MH. Bezzai
E. AppiahM8MJ. Santos
K. ProsineckiA9AS. Freund
J. JordanA10AH. Meidt
J. SanhuezaA11AG. Piket
 
H. KayisD12AG. Rool
I. GraffiediM13AJ. Keegan
A. KurthA14DB. Tapia

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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Newcastle United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gallacher.


0.00
Newcastle United start the game by kicking off the first half!
12.28
With some swift thinking, Ioannis Iosifidis plays the ball forward to John Mason. John Mason flicks a high pass forward. Krunoslav Prosinecki holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Krunoslav Prosinecki knocks the ball forward to Johann Jordan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.36
Houssin Bezzai runs straight at the opposition's defence. Houssin Bezzai knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.20
Cedric Versteeg sees a break and surges forward. Cedric Versteeg tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
24.30
Nicholas Pennant hacks Jaime Santos from behind! Nicholas Pennant is given a warning by the referee! Jaime Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.13
Ioannis Iosifidis makes a beautiful solo run. With a delightful solo run, Ioannis Iosifidis stretches the opposition's defence. Ioannis Iosifidis shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
28.20
Nicholas Pennant chips the ball to his team mate, Eben Appiah. Eben Appiah makes a simple pass to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki kicks a strong pass forward to Johann Jordan but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.38
Marvin Cort sees Hauke Meidt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hauke Meidt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.33
Eben Appiah kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza knocks the ball forward, putting Krunoslav Prosinecki through on goal. Krunoslav Prosinecki comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Duncan Niven gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.20
John Mason passes the ball forward to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.49
Simon Rodgers makes a simple pass to Johann Jordan. Johann Jordan edges inside the box! Anthony Gallo catches Johann Jordan on the ankles. Johann Jordan appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
44.35
John Mason knocks the ball forward to Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza plays a scrappy one-two with Krunoslav Prosinecki and stumbles forward towards the goal... Javier Sanhueza strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Javier Sanhueza!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Crystal Palace kick off and get the second half underway!
49.42
Johann Jordan clumsily knocks into Anthony Gallo. Johann Jordan is shown the yellow card! Anthony Gallo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.33
Cedric Versteeg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza puts a great ball through. Krunoslav Prosinecki runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
53.51
Tonino Evangelisti sees a break and surges forward. Tonino Evangelisti threads a neat ball through to Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
55.25
Patrick Zuidam sees space and advances. Patrick Zuidam flicks a high pass forward. Gregoor Piket collects the pass. Gregoor Piket knocks the ball forward, putting Hauke Meidt through on goal. Hauke Meidt shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Ioannis Iosifidis. Excellent block.
57.48
Simon Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza edges inside the box! Javier Sanhueza strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
59.49
Nicholas Pennant threads a neat ball through to Cedric Versteeg. Cedric Versteeg threads a neat ball through to Johann Jordan. Johann Jordan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
60.48
Cedric Versteeg flicks a high pass forward to Johann Jordan who brings the ball under control. Johann Jordan whips in a cross ball towards Krunoslav Prosinecki. Anthony Gallo hacks Krunoslav Prosinecki from behind! Penalty for Crystal Palace!!
60.48
The referee points to the spot..
61.43
Johann Jordan steps up. The keeper dives to the left but Johann Jordan cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
65.52
Nicholas Pennant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Versteeg. Cedric Versteeg chips the ball to his team mate, Johann Jordan. Johann Jordan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Duncan Niven is on top of it.
66.48
Ioannis Iosifidis makes a simple pass to Simon Rodgers. Simon Rodgers makes a simple pass to Johann Jordan. Johann Jordan knocks in a cross ball towards Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Anthony Gallo!
67.34
Simon Rodgers barges into Patrick Zuidam. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patrick Zuidam grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.20
Patrick Zuidam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Houssin Bezzai. Houssin Bezzai threads a neat ball through to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ioannis Iosifidis.
71.09
Cedric Versteeg surges forward with the ball. Cedric Versteeg plays a one-two with Javier Sanhueza and rushes in on goal... Cedric Versteeg side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.13
Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with Geoffrey Rool replacing Patrick Zuidam and Jacob Keegan replacing Jaime Santos .
81.35
Cedric Versteeg passes the ball forward to Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
84.25
Eben Appiah kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza edges inside the box! Javier Sanhueza muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Duncan Niven. Excellent save.
90.00
Cedric Versteeg makes a simple pass to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

Newcastle United
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 12 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 72.9411764705882 vs 27.0588235294118
Play Area
Home team third: 21.18%, Midfield: 40.00%, Away team third: 38.82%

Scorers
Javier Sanhueza 44, 81
Johann Jordan 61 (p)
Cedric Versteeg 71
Stefan Freund 14

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Javier Sanhueza of Crystal Palace

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Vincent Morisot (GK)
6
2. Nicholas Pennant (DEF)
6
3. Ioannis Iosifidis (DEF)
7
4. Morten Tomasson (DEF)
6
5. John Mason (MID)
6
6. Simon Rodgers (MID)
6
7. Cedric Versteeg (MID)
9
8. Eben Appiah (MID)
6
9. Krunoslav Prosinecki (ATT)
6
10. Johann Jordan (ATT)
6
11. Javier Sanhueza (ATT)
9

12. Hakan Kayis (DEF)
0
13. Ighli Graffiedi (MID)
0
14. Alexander Kurth (ATT)
0

1. Duncan Niven (GK)
7
2. Tonino Evangelisti (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Gallo (DEF)
6
4. Patrick Zuidam (DEF)
6
5. Steve Kahn (DEF)
6
6. Marvin Cort (MID)
6
7. Houssin Bezzai (MID)
6
8. Jaime Santos (MID)
6
9. Stefan Freund (ATT)
7
10. Hauke Meidt (ATT)
6
11. Gregoor Piket (ATT)
6

12. Geoffrey Rool (ATT)
6
13. Jacob Keegan (ATT)
6
14. Benjamín Tapia (DEF)
0