Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 17,470 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Naylor.
The pitch is in great condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Naylor.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Stoke City kicking off!
4.52
0-0Tomasz Zaidan surges forward with the ball. Tomasz Zaidan knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Guardiola. Edmundo Guardiola is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
6.20
Fabian Ziegl flicks a high pass forward. Tomasz Zaidan collects the pass. Tomasz Zaidan shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
8.48
0-0Romano Van Der Laan chips the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Nielsen. Seeing a gap ahead, Gunnar Nielsen plays the ball forward to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Merino who gathers it comfortably.
9.28
0-0Vitor Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Ziegl. Fabian Ziegl plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Marquitos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fabian Ziegl rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Melchior Mensah manages to gather it.
12.21
Warren Salmon runs forward with the ball. Warren Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Basile Badjani. Basile Badjani skips past Tiago Fernandes! Basile Badjani takes a shot at goal but Sebastian Merino reads it well. He makes it look easy!
15.46
0-0Basile Badjani flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Les Kanu is offside!
16.01
0-0Warren Salmon catches Eduardo Marquitos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Marquitos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.24
Tiago Fernandes makes a simple pass to Fabian Ziegl. Fabian Ziegl threads a neat ball through to Tomasz Zaidan. Tomasz Zaidan plays a one-two with Vitor Pinheiro and advances towards the goal... Tomasz Zaidan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
21.31
Nwankwo Shilton threads a neat ball through to Vitor Pinheiro. Vitor Pinheiro decides to run forward with the ball. Vitor Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Tomasz Zaidan but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.24
Romano Van Der Laan chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Salmon. Warren Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Basile Badjani. Basile Badjani shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.40
Neil Davidson threads a neat ball through to Basile Badjani. Basile Badjani makes a simple pass to Les Kanu. Les Kanu passes the ball forward to Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Sebastian Merino.
27.02
0-0It's a corner kick. Andy Weaver loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Juan Cruz Vásquez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
30.34
Juan Cruz Vásquez flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Pinheiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Fabian Ziegl. Fabian Ziegl knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Melchior Mensah who gathers it comfortably.
32.02
Stefano Carbone threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Marquitos. Eduardo Marquitos advances inside the box! Eduardo Marquitos tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
34.12
With some swift thinking, Warren Salmon plays the ball forward to Les Kanu. Les Kanu sees Eoin Marsden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Basile Badjani. Basile Badjani directs the ball goalwards with his head. Sebastian Merino punches it away to safety.
38.14
Joel Taulerus brings the ball forward. Joel Taulerus threads the ball through to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright passes the ball forward to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Sebastian Merino gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
40.41
0-1Juan Cruz Vásquez surges forward with the ball. Juan Cruz Vásquez flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Guardiola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Marquitos. Eduardo Marquitos flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.55
Nwankwo Shilton passes the ball forward to Steve Thompson. Steve Thompson threads the ball through to Tomasz Zaidan but he's offside!
45.00
Basile Badjani threads a neat ball through to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen rushes past Juan Cruz Vásquez! Gunnar Nielsen comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Sebastian Merino reads it well. Fabulous stop!
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. Stoke City 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
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
49.54
0-1Fabian Ziegl comes in with a late challenge on Warren Salmon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Warren Salmon gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.13
Juan Cruz Vásquez threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Guardiola. Edmundo Guardiola sees Fabian Ziegl in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabian Ziegl plays a quick one-two with Tomasz Zaidan and rushes in on goal... Fabian Ziegl looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Melchior Mensah!
54.33
Vitor Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Marquitos. Eduardo Marquitos shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.03
Juan Cruz Vásquez makes a simple pass to Tomasz Zaidan. Seeing a gap ahead, Tomasz Zaidan plays the ball forward to Eduardo Marquitos. Eduardo Marquitos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romano Van Der Laan.
59.10
Vitor Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Thompson. Steve Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Marquitos. Eduardo Marquitos makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
61.40
Stefano Carbone kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Marquitos. Eduardo Marquitos plays a one-two with Steve Thompson and advances towards the goal... Eduardo Marquitos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
69.53
Basile Badjani flicks a high pass forward. Andy Weaver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Wainwright but he's offside!
71.13
Vitor Pinheiro threads the ball through to Tomasz Zaidan. Tomasz Zaidan shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.24
Gunnar Nielsen sees Eoin Marsden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Marsden advances inside the box! Eoin Marsden rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
75.42
Vitor Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Fabian Ziegl. Fabian Ziegl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefano Carbone but the linesman indicates offside!
77.31
0-1Newcastle United have made a substitution with Brian Mike replacing Darren Wainwright .Stoke City have made a substitution with Antonio Perez replacing Steve Thompson and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
87.41
Romano Van Der Laan flicks a high pass forward to Brian Mike who brings the ball under control. Brian Mike whips in a cross ball towards Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Sebastian Merino.
88.18
0-1Andy Weaver takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Nwankwo Shilton reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
Gunnar Nielsen kicks a strong pass forward to Les Kanu. Les Kanu makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Marquitos of Stoke City |
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. Basile Badjani (MID)
8
8. Eoin Marsden (ATT)
6
9. Andy Weaver (ATT)
6
10. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
6
11. Les Kanu (ATT)
6
12. Adam Boateng (MID)
0
13. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
0
14. Brian Mike (ATT)
6
1. Sebastian Merino (GK)
9
2. Juan Cruz Vásquez (DEF)
8
3. Tiago Fernandes (DEF)
6
4. Nwankwo Shilton (DEF)
7
5. Stefano Carbone (MID)
6
6. Fabian Ziegl (MID)
7
7. Vitor Pinheiro (MID)
8
8. Edmundo Guardiola (MID)
7
9. Steve Thompson (ATT)
6
10. Tomasz Zaidan (ATT)
7
11. Eduardo Marquitos (ATT)
9
12. Antonio Perez (DEF)
6
13. Tomˆs Van Der Schaaf (MID)
0
14. Garry Niven (ATT)
0