Match Report
| Newcastle United | Newcastle United |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Vladimir Ivanov | Vladimir Ivanov | |||||||||||||||||
| Vincenzo Engels | V. Engels |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 40 |  | Ian Laycock | I. Laycock | |||||||||
| Glynn Laver | G. Laver | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 20 | | Max May | M. May | |||||||||
| Daniel Goldberg | D. Goldberg | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 28 | | Kelvin Summerbell | K. Summerbell | |||||||||
| Gary Barmby | G. Barmby | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 16 |  | Michelangelo Barone | M. Barone | |||||||||
| Andy Draper | A. Draper | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 24 | | Francis Wright-Phillips | F. Wright-Phillips | |||||||||
| George Wetherall | G. Wetherall | | 74 | M | | 6 | | G | 24 |  | Jose Izquierdo | J. Izquierdo | |||||||||
| Nicola C. Corallo | N. Corallo | | 65 | M | | 7 | | G | 29 | | David Scales | D. Scales | |||||||||
| Giampiero Bonfiglio | G. Bonfiglio | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 23 |  | Davor Gorgone | D. Gorgone | |||||||||
| Leon Brooking | L. Brooking | | 53 | A | | 9 | | G | 17 |  | Matt Greig | M. Greig | |||||||||
| Robbie Powell | R. Powell | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 33 | | Jose Fortes Menendez | J. Menendez | |||||||||
| Nicky Duberry | N. Duberry | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 22 | | Robert Jack | R. Jack | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play Aston Villa in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off!
6.16
0-0David Scales knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Jack. Robert Jack knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Draper.
9.50
1-0Andy Draper threads the ball through to Nicola C. Corallo. Nicola C. Corallo makes a simple pass to Leon Brooking. Leon Brooking sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Leon Brooking scores for Newcastle United!!
12.46
1-0Davor Gorgone hacks Nicola C. Corallo from behind! Davor Gorgone is warned by the referee! Nicola C. Corallo runs off the knock.
14.38
1-0Giampiero Bonfiglio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Brooking. Leon Brooking goes all the way! Leon Brooking rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ian Laycock manages to gather it comfortably.
21.20
Kelvin Summerbell barges into Nicky Duberry. The referee calls over Kelvin Summerbell and warns him to calm down! Nicky Duberry runs off the knock.
24.11
Glynn Laver makes a beautiful solo run. Glynn Laver chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Brooking. Leon Brooking knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Max May.
27.35
Jose Izquierdo catches Giampiero Bonfiglio on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Izquierdo and warns him to calm down! Giampiero Bonfiglio runs off the knock.
28.37
George Wetherall takes it forward alone. George Wetherall lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Powell. Robbie Powell powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ian Laycock!
30.14
George Wetherall knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Ian Laycock has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.43
2-0Gary Barmby knocks the ball forward to Giampiero Bonfiglio. Giampiero Bonfiglio knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Powell. Robbie Powell finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
34.01
Daniel Goldberg threads the ball through to Nicola C. Corallo. Nicola C. Corallo makes a simple pass to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Brooking. Leon Brooking directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.45
Giampiero Bonfiglio flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Powell. Robbie Powell whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
42.45
David Scales clumsily knocks into Nicola C. Corallo. David Scales is warned by the referee! Nicola C. Corallo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Nicola C. Corallo makes a simple pass to Leon Brooking. Leon Brooking sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Aston Villa kick off the second half!
47.45
Giampiero Bonfiglio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Powell. Robbie Powell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kelvin Summerbell.
54.31
George Wetherall makes a simple pass to Leon Brooking. Leon Brooking goes all the way! Leon Brooking tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.39
Nicola C. Corallo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Leon Brooking. Leon Brooking connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.31
Jose Izquierdo makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.40
Daniel Goldberg kicks a strong pass forward to Giampiero Bonfiglio. Giampiero Bonfiglio threads the ball through to Leon Brooking. Leon Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Powell. Robbie Powell directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.07
Giampiero Bonfiglio flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Brooking. Leon Brooking plays a perfect one-two with Robbie Powell and rushes in on goal... Leon Brooking cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leon Brooking!
69.08
Nicola C. Corallo makes a simple pass to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Leon Brooking. Leon Brooking powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.09
5-0Daniel Goldberg passes the ball forward to Nicola C. Corallo. Nicola C. Corallo makes a beautiful solo run. Nicola C. Corallo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Powell but he's offside!
73.13
Gary Barmby passes the ball forward to Nicola C. Corallo. Nicola C. Corallo makes a simple pass to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Powell. Robbie Powell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.17
Michelangelo Barone hacks Nicky Duberry from behind! Michelangelo Barone is given a warning by the referee! Nicky Duberry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.06
6-0Nicola C. Corallo hacks David Scales from behind! The referee calls over Nicola C. Corallo and warns him to calm down! David Scales grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.34
Giampiero Bonfiglio knocks the ball forward to Leon Brooking. Leon Brooking knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Laycock who gathers it comfortably.
89.07
6-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Kelvin Summerbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Scales. David Scales sees a break and surges forward. David Scales shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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
| Leon Brooking 9, 54, 57, 65 Nicky Duberry 30 Robbie Powell 73 |