Match Report

0.00 0-0

Arsenal kick off and get the match underway!

2.24 0-0

Miguel Sanz threads a neat ball through to Kevin Cáceres. Kevin Cáceres decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Cáceres cuts inside the box! Kevin Cáceres shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!

3.32 1-0

Les Kanu flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Thirlwell who takes it down. Marcus Thirlwell shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!

8.20 1-0

Marcus Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell flicks the ball with his head but Mihai Raduciou is on top of his game. Excellent save!

10.02 1-0

Darren Edworthy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joel Taulerus.

12.47 1-0

Marcus Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Kanu. Les Kanu knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

14.04 1-0

Darren Edworthy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Cáceres. Kevin Cáceres skips past Neil Davidson! Kevin Cáceres looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Melchior Mensah manages to keep it out.

15.03 1-0

Kevin Cáceres clumsily knocks into Warren Salmon. Kevin Cáceres is shown the yellow card! Warren Salmon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

16.13 1-0

Joel Taulerus threads a neat ball through to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell laces a through ball forward to Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver deftly passes the ball to Les Kanu, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Les Kanu provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!

18.22 1-0

Marcus Thirlwell hits a low pass to Les Kanu. Les Kanu plays a quick one-two with Darren Wainwright and rushes in on goal... Les Kanu side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

20.19 1-0

Kevin Cáceres flicks a high pass forward. Martin Platt controls it well on his chest. Martin Platt flicks a high ball forward to Darren Edworthy who takes it down. Darren Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Platt. Martin Platt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Melchior Mensah gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!

21.52 1-0

Joel Taulerus flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Thirlwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver hits a low pass to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Mihai Raduciou keeps it out!

24.24 1-0

Gunnar Nielsen sees Marcus Thirlwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Thirlwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mihai Raduciou comfortably smothers it!

28.28 1-0

Terry Mcleod plays the ball forward to Kevin Cáceres. Kevin Cáceres threads the ball through to Des Best. Des Best tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

32.21 1-0

Kevin Cáceres flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Rosas collects the pass. Gonzalo Rosas plays a one-two with Des Best and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gonzalo Rosas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Melchior Mensah.

34.47 1-0

Darren Edworthy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gonzalo Rosas. Gonzalo Rosas shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!

36.08 1-0

Des Best sees Dave Wright-Phillips in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Wright-Phillips shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Melchior Mensah. What a great pair of hands!

40.44 1-0

Marcus Thirlwell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcus Thirlwell makes a simple pass, allowing Les Kanu to run into the box. Les Kanu strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Mihai Raduciou gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!

44.58 1-0

With some swift thinking, Gunnar Nielsen plays the ball forward to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mihai Raduciou who gathers it comfortably.

45.00 1-0

Neil Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright whips in a cross ball towards Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver connects with a diving header. Mihai Raduciou gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!

45.00 1-0

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 1-0

The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!

47.54 1-0

Terry Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Rosas. With vision, Gonzalo Rosas laces a through ball forward to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy threads a neat ball through to Des Best. Des Best shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Melchior Mensah.

49.18 1-0

It's a corner kick. Darren Edworthy loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Darren Wainwright chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!

51.59 1-0

Marcus Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Brian Mike. Brian Mike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Weaver but the linesman indicates offside!

55.48 2-0

Marcus Thirlwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Mike. Brian Mike plays a scrappy one-two with Darren Wainwright and advances towards the goal... Brian Mike muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

59.41 2-0

Marcus Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen rushes past Andy Dalglish! Gunnar Nielsen cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Mihai Raduciou.

60.55 2-0

Andy Weaver takes a quick corner, playing it short to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!

60.55 2-0

Arsenal have made a substitution with Neil Mike replacing Kevin Cáceres .

63.55 2-0

Gonzalo Rosas chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

67.25 2-0

Darren Edworthy hacks Marcus Thirlwell from behind! The referee warns Darren Edworthy to calm down! Marcus Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.

73.37 2-0

Terry Mcleod darts forward. Terry Mcleod controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Best. Des Best shoots from 25 yards but Melchior Mensah is on top of it.

77.46 2-0

Newcastle United have made a substitution with Eoin Marsden replacing Darren Wainwright .Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with David Van Himst replacing Des Best and Martin Vickers replacing Martin Platt .

83.16 2-0

Joel Taulerus sees Eoin Marsden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mihai Raduciou who gathers it comfortably.

85.50 2-0

Gunnar Nielsen takes it forward alone. Gunnar Nielsen plays a scrappy one-two with Eoin Marsden and advances towards the goal... Gunnar Nielsen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Mihai Raduciou. What a save!

87.15 2-0

Gunnar Nielsen chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden cuts inside the box! Eoin Marsden comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it's a lousy effort!

90.00 2-0

The whistle blows full-time!