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 Torquay United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Platt.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Platt.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
2.46
0-0Joe Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Sol Ward. Sol Ward connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
3.16
Francisco Marcos flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Ljungberg who brings the ball under control. Kevin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.23
0-0Ralph Holloway hacks Fredrik Adams from behind! The referee calls over Ralph Holloway and warns him to calm down! Fredrik Adams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.21
0-0Joe Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Melchior Mensah manages to keep it out.
9.20
Fredrik Adams threads the ball through to Les Kanu. Les Kanu finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.44
Alfred Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Marcos controls it well on his chest. Francisco Marcos passes the ball forward to Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Ward. Sol Ward beats his man to it with a header. Melchior Mensah manages to gather it easily.
15.42
0-0Fredrik Adams catches Francisco Marcos on the ankles. Fredrik Adams is shown the yellow card! Francisco Marcos runs off the knock.
16.34
Joel Taulerus clumsily knocks into Sol Ward. Joel Taulerus is given a warning by the referee! Sol Ward hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.25
0-0Alfred Ehiogu comes in with a late challenge on Gunnar Nielsen. The referee calls over Alfred Ehiogu and shows him a yellow card! Gunnar Nielsen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.44
Fredrik Adams changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fredrik Adams makes a defence splitting pass to Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
24.18
0-0Fredrik Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Adams but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.01
0-1Nick Haynes hits a low pass to Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Haynes. Nick Haynes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Torquay United!
36.27
0-1Joe Redknapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.01
Joe Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
40.55
Ralph Holloway knocks the ball forward to Joe Redknapp. Joe Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Nick Haynes. Nick Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Melchior Mensah. Excellent save.
44.20
Romano Van Der Laan threads a neat ball through to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen plays the ball forward to Les Kanu. Les Kanu tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Joe Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Hurst. Without breaking stride, Peter Hurst plays the ball forward to Sol Ward who has made a great run into the box. Sol Ward takes a shot at goal. Melchior Mensah is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Torquay United 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
Torquay United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
Francisco Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Nick Haynes collects the pass. Nick Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.22
Sol Ward knocks the ball forward to Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.03
Under pressure, Leandro Strasser clears the ball far upfield. Peter Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Melchior Mensah gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
60.51
0-3Torquay United have made 3 substitutions with Titus Fowler replacing Joe Redknapp, Ian Todd replacing Francisco Marcos and Julian Palmer replacing Peter Hurst .
65.57
Neil Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen threads the ball through to Fredrik Adams but he's offside!
66.35
Joel Taulerus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ben Deane.
67.10
0-3It's a corner kick. Andy Weaver kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Les Kanu muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
71.22
Leandro Strasser threads a neat ball through to Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Palmer. Julian Palmer makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.21
With a delightful solo run, Nick Haynes stretches the opposition's defence. Nick Haynes lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Palmer. Julian Palmer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Melchior Mensah.
76.20
0-4It's a corner kick. Sol Ward loops the ball in to towards the near post. Melchior Mensah scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
77.34
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Brian Mike replacing Darren Wainwright .
79.08
With vision, Titus Fowler laces a weighted ball forward to Sol Ward. Sol Ward shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
84.58
Ian Todd clumsily knocks into Fredrik Adams. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fredrik Adams runs off the knock.
85.35
Gunnar Nielsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Adams. Fredrik Adams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Ben Deane. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nick Haynes 27 Sol Ward 45 Jamie Andrews 47 Julian Palmer 71 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Melchior Mensah (GK)
7
2. Romano Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
3. Joel Taulerus (DEF)
6
4. Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
5. Warren Salmon (DEF)
6
6. Gunnar Nielsen (MID)
7
7. Fredrik Adams (MID)
7
8. Eoin Marsden (ATT)
6
9. Andy Weaver (ATT)
6
10. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
6
11. Les Kanu (ATT)
6
12. Trevor Sturridge (DEF)
0
13. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
0
14. Brian Mike (ATT)
6
1. Ben Deane (GK)
6
2. Ralph Holloway (DEF)
6
3. Joe Redknapp (DEF)
7
4. Alfred Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5. Leandro Strasser (DEF)
6
6. Nick Haynes (MID)
9
7. Francisco Marcos (MID)
6
8. Sol Ward (MID)
8
9. Kevin Ljungberg (ATT)
7
10. Jamie Andrews (ATT)
9
11. Peter Hurst (ATT)
7
12. Titus Fowler (DEF)
6
13. Ian Todd (MID)
5
14. Julian Palmer (ATT)
7