Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 17,665 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United start the match!
8.56
0-0Gunnar Nielsen chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.22
Fredrik Adams makes a probing pass to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright shoots from long range but it is miles over!
12.41
Scott Granville makes a simple pass to Des Vernazza. Des Vernazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Soares. Jorge Soares shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.54
0-0Jorge Soares flicks a high ball forward to Chris George who takes it down. Chris George knocks the ball forward to Jorge Soares. Jorge Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Sora Ogawa. Trevor Sturridge clumsily knocks into Sora Ogawa. Sora Ogawa appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
22.21
1-0Gunnar Nielsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Boateng. Adam Boateng shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.58
1-0Without breaking stride, Adam Boateng plays the ball forward to Fredrik Adams. Fredrik Adams makes a great pass forward. Darren Wainwright runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
30.42
1-0Romano Van Der Laan passes the ball forward to Fredrik Adams. Fredrik Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright runs straight at the defence! Spencer Insley catches Darren Wainwright on the ankles. Darren Wainwright appeals for a penalty! Given!!
30.42
1-0The referee points to the spot..
31.36
Darren Wainwright steps up and fires a shot towards goal, but it clips the post and goes wide!
33.48
Trevor Sturridge darts forward. Trevor Sturridge knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Wes Etherington has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.20
2-0Chris George advances with the ball. Chris George knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Melchior Mensah who gathers it comfortably.
40.53
2-0Chris George sees a break and surges forward. Chris George sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
42.07
Darren Wainwright plays the ball forward to Adam Boateng. Adam Boateng knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Vernazza.
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the second half underway!
49.36
Jorge Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Chris George. Chris George knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Trevor Sturridge.
53.09
Des Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Peters. Graham Peters makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.31
Adam Boateng darts forward. Adam Boateng plays a one-two with Les Kanu and advances towards the goal... Adam Boateng shoots from just inside the box. Wes Etherington gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
60.29
2-1Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Warren Clemence replacing Sora Ogawa .
63.30
Adam Boateng surges forward with the ball. Adam Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.01
Warren Salmon receives the ball from a throw-in from Trevor Sturridge. Warren Salmon sees a break and surges forward. Warren Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.15
Scott Granville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Insley. Spencer Insley knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Peters. Graham Peters shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
75.10
Jorge Soares flicks a high pass forward. Darius Lisbie collects the pass. Darius Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Clemence. Warren Clemence rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Melchior Mensah comfortably picks it out of the air!
77.21
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Eoin Marsden replacing Darren Wainwright .
81.52
Fredrik Adams passes the ball forward to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen threads the ball through to Andy Weaver but he's offside!
84.51
Jorge Soares decides to run forward with the ball. Jorge Soares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
87.37
Adam Boateng threads the ball through to Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Spencer Insley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Soares. Jorge Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adam Boateng of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Melchior Mensah (GK)
6
2. Trevor Sturridge (DEF)
7
3. Romano Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
4. Joel Taulerus (DEF)
6
5. Warren Salmon (DEF)
6
6. Gunnar Nielsen (MID)
7
7. Fredrik Adams (MID)
6
8. Adam Boateng (MID)
9
9. Andy Weaver (ATT)
7
10. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
8
11. Les Kanu (ATT)
6
12. Neil Davidson (DEF)
0
13. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
0
14. Eoin Marsden (ATT)
6
1. Wes Etherington (GK)
6
2. Des Vernazza (DEF)
6
3. Spencer Insley (DEF)
6
4. Scott Granville (DEF)
6
5. Victor Montero (DEF)
6
6. Chris George (MID)
7
7. Jorge Soares (MID)
8
8. Graham Peters (ATT)
7
9. Alpay Özalan (ATT)
6
10. Sora Ogawa (ATT)
6
11. Darius Lisbie (ATT)
6
12. Siaka Kroupi-Zahi (DEF)
0
13. Paolo Hurst (MID)
0
14. Warren Clemence (ATT)
6