Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 14,862 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.31
0-0Romano Van Der Laan makes a probing pass to Adam Boateng. Adam Boateng knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Adams. Fredrik Adams runs straight at the defence! Fredrik Adams rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
6.06
0-0Gabriel Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florin Mircea. Florin Mircea threads the ball through to Spencer Newton but he's offside!
10.21
0-0Stephen Gemmill clumsily knocks into Adam Boateng. The referee calls over Stephen Gemmill and warns him to calm down! Adam Boateng hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.15
0-0Fredrik Adams threads the ball through to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.12
Julian Izzet clumsily knocks into Adam Boateng. The referee brings Julian Izzet to one side and gives him a warning! Adam Boateng stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.55
Gunnar Nielsen hacks Alfred Thirlwell from behind! The referee brings Gunnar Nielsen to one side and gives him a warning! Alfred Thirlwell runs off the knock.
36.32
0-0Seeing Joel Taulerus's attacking run, Warren Salmon quickly throws the ball into his path. Joel Taulerus makes a strong solo run forward. Joel Taulerus flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Adams collects the pass. Fredrik Adams whips in a cross ball towards Dion Duberry. Dion Duberry knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.33
Alfred Thirlwell brings the ball forward. Alfred Thirlwell finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Melchior Mensah manages to keep it out.
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the second half!
53.11
Harry McManaman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Thirlwell. Alfred Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Florin Mircea. Florin Mircea powers a header at goal. Melchior Mensah picks it out of the air!
57.09
Julian Izzet threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro plays a one-two with Julian Izzet and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Castro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
63.32
With some swift thinking, Romano Van Der Laan plays the ball forward to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen flicks a high pass forward. Dion Duberry controls it well on his chest. Dion Duberry shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
65.05
Eric Dehm knocks the ball forward to Florin Mircea. Florin Mircea advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Florin Mircea provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
67.18
Gabriel Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Salmon.
69.51
Gabriel Castro takes it forward alone. Gabriel Castro shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
71.45
Romano Van Der Laan flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Adams. Fredrik Adams flicks a high pass forward. Dion Duberry collects the pass. Dion Duberry cuts inside the box! Dion Duberry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Jamie Bramble gets down and covers it.
72.29
Romano Van Der Laan sees Gunnar Nielsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gunnar Nielsen advances with the ball. Gunnar Nielsen whips in a cross ball towards Les Kanu. Les Kanu makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
75.38
Joel Taulerus flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Adams. Fredrik Adams flicks a high pass forward. Andy Weaver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Weaver puts a great ball through. Adam Boateng runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.06
0-0Newcastle United have made a substitution with Darren Wainwright replacing Les Kanu .
79.42
Gunnar Nielsen barges into Alex Appiah. Gunnar Nielsen is warned by the referee again! Alex Appiah stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.50
Warren Salmon catches Norman Harrison on the ankles. The referee warns Warren Salmon to calm down! Norman Harrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Adam Boateng stretches the opposition's defence. Adam Boateng hits a low pass to Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Jamie Bramble gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Castro of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Melchior Mensah (GK)
8
2. Trevor Sturridge (DEF)
6
3. Romano Van Der Laan (DEF)
7
4. Joel Taulerus (DEF)
8
5. Warren Salmon (DEF)
5
6. Gunnar Nielsen (MID)
7
7. Fredrik Adams (MID)
8
8. Adam Boateng (MID)
7
9. Andy Weaver (ATT)
6
10. Les Kanu (ATT)
6
11. Dion Duberry (ATT)
7
12. Neil Davidson (DEF)
0
13. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
0
14. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
6
1. Jamie Bramble (GK)
8
2. Norman Harrison (DEF)
6
3. Harry McManaman (DEF)
7
4. Eric Dehm (DEF)
7
5. Alex Appiah (DEF)
6
6. Julian Izzet (MID)
6
7. Gabriel Castro (MID)
8
8. Alfred Thirlwell (MID)
8
9. Florin Mircea (ATT)
7
10. Spencer Newton (ATT)
6
11. Stephen Gemmill (ATT)
5
12. Celestine Yekini (DEF)
0
13. Zvonimir Budan (DEF)
0
14. David Hutchison (ATT)
0