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 Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 16,731 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Winterburn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Winterburn.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the match underway!
3.55
0-0Teddy Howells flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Mike. Brian Mike makes a defence splitting pass to Les Kanu. Some silky footwork from Les Kanu provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
12.59
Fredrik Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Mike. Brian Mike shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.49
0-0Spencer Newton kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Thirlwell. Alfred Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romano Van Der Laan.
16.32
0-1Eric Dehm hits a low pass to Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Barrett. Alistair Barrett threads a neat, attacking ball through to Spencer Newton. Spencer Newton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Melchior Mensah is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.49
Gabriel Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Barrett. Alistair Barrett controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.47
With vision, Romano Van Der Laan laces a weighted ball forward to Basile Badjani. Basile Badjani brings the ball forward. Basile Badjani rushes past Norman Harrison! Basile Badjani tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
44.43
1-1Gabriel Castro makes a probing pass to Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Barrett. Alistair Barrett whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Melchior Mensah. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles 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
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
48.35
1-1Alfred Thirlwell hacks Fredrik Adams from behind! Alfred Thirlwell is warned by the referee! Fredrik Adams carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.59
Basile Badjani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Kanu. Les Kanu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Harrison.
59.55
With great vision, Julian Izzet plays the ball forward to Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Thirlwell. Alfred Thirlwell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
60.19
1-1Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Duncan Caldwell replacing Alfred Thirlwell .
61.20
Gabriel Castro threads a neat ball through to Alistair Barrett. Alistair Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Newton. Spencer Newton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Melchior Mensah. What a great pair of hands!
63.28
Gabriel Castro sees Julian Izzet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Izzet rushes past Romano Van Der Laan! Julian Izzet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Melchior Mensah. What a great pair of hands!
66.44
With some swift thinking, Duncan Caldwell plays the ball forward to Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Tonton Dahlin provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
69.38
Basile Badjani threads the ball through to Teddy Howells. Teddy Howells skips past Celestine Yekini! Teddy Howells rockets a shot on goal but Vladimir Keown is on top of it.
71.17
Julian Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Barrett. Alistair Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.15
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Eoin Marsden replacing Darren Wainwright .Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Wilco Seedorf replacing Alistair Barrett .
78.21
Warren Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Mike. Brian Mike makes a simple pass, allowing Les Kanu to run into the box. Les Kanu looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Superb reactions from Vladimir Keown. What a save!
84.31
With some swift thinking, Eric Dehm plays the ball forward to Celestine Yekini. Celestine Yekini threads a neat ball through to Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
85.50
Samuel Paz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samuel Paz plays a quick one-two with Eoin Marsden and rushes in on goal... Samuel Paz rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
87.41
Anthony Dichio passes the ball forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Castro who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Castro shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Melchior Mensah!
89.43
Spencer Newton makes a simple pass to Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin knocks in a cross ball towards Wilco Seedorf. Wilco Seedorf knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
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
| Basile Badjani 32 | Spencer Newton 16 Tonton Dahlin 66, 71 Wilco Seedorf 89 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tonton Dahlin of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Melchior Mensah (GK)
7
2. Romano Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
3. Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
4. Warren Salmon (DEF)
6
5. Samuel Paz (MID)
6
6. Fredrik Adams (MID)
6
7. Basile Badjani (MID)
8
8. Teddy Howells (MID)
6
9. Brian Mike (ATT)
6
10. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
6
11. Les Kanu (ATT)
6
12. Joel Taulerus (DEF)
0
13. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
0
14. Eoin Marsden (ATT)
6
1. Vladimir Keown (GK)
6
2. Norman Harrison (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Dichio (DEF)
6
4. Eric Dehm (DEF)
6
5. Celestine Yekini (DEF)
6
6. Gabriel Castro (MID)
6
7. Julian Izzet (MID)
7
8. Alfred Thirlwell (MID)
6
9. Spencer Newton (ATT)
8
10. Alistair Barrett (ATT)
7
11. Tonton Dahlin (ATT)
9
12. Wilco Seedorf (ATT)
7
13. Duncan Caldwell (MID)
6
14. Leonardo Grassadonia (ATT)
0