Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Bolton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Mendonca.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers kick off the first half!
8.34
0-0Ed Dijkstra plays the ball forward to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Vera but he's offside!
9.33
0-0Darren Wainwright knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver runs straight at the defence! Andy Weaver looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Mauricio Ibáñez. Excellent save.
10.08
Guillermo Vera sees space and advances. Guillermo Vera finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Melchior Mensah. Excellent save.
12.40
0-1Ed Dijkstra plays the ball forward to Max Brand. Max Brand plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Hitchcock and advances towards the goal... Max Brand shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
15.16
Egill Tryggvason flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Vera. Guillermo Vera sees Scott Hitchcock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Hitchcock lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Vera. Guillermo Vera gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.48
Ed Dijkstra chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock shoots from long range. Melchior Mensah gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
21.23
Neil Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell threads the ball through to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright puts a great ball through. Marcus Thirlwell runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.18
Marcus Thirlwell sees Les Kanu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Les Kanu shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
32.48
Jacek Smolarek threads the ball through to Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock sees Max Brand just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some world-class footwork from Max Brand provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
33.38
0-2Ed Dijkstra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Brand. Max Brand shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.09
Scott Roberts hits a low pass to Guillermo Vera. Showing wonderful composure, Guillermo Vera laces a through ball forward to Jacek Smolarek. Jacek Smolarek cuts inside the box! Jacek Smolarek rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
0-3With some swift thinking, Neil Davidson plays the ball forward to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell picks a pass forward to Adam Boateng. Adam Boateng threads a neat ball through to Marcus Thirlwell. Jacek Smolarek comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Thirlwell. Penalty not given!!
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. Bolton Wanderers 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
Newcastle United kick off!
47.45
0-3Jacek Smolarek clumsily knocks into Adam Boateng. The referee calls over Jacek Smolarek and shows him a yellow card! Adam Boateng stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.16
With imagination, Jacek Smolarek picks a pass forward to Guillermo Vera. Guillermo Vera shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
57.21
Eoin Marsden comes in with a late challenge on Jacek Smolarek. Eoin Marsden is shown the yellow card! Jacek Smolarek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.40
Guillermo Vera sees Max Brand in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Hitchcock. Scott Hitchcock outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Melchior Mensah gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
65.39
0-3Joel Taulerus flicks a high pass forward. Adam Boateng holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Boateng passes the ball forward to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.12
Ed Dijkstra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Vera. Guillermo Vera lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Addo. Eric Addo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Melchior Mensah punches it away to safety.
73.34
Adam Boateng controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Kanu. Les Kanu shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.35
1-3Newcastle United have made a substitution with Brian Mike replacing Darren Wainwright .
79.14
Egill Tryggvason sees Jacek Smolarek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Jacek Smolarek laces a weighted ball forward to Max Brand. Max Brand knocks the ball forward to Scott Hitchcock but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.38
Marcus Thirlwell surges forward with the ball. Marcus Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.00
Neil Davidson threads the ball through to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Boateng. Adam Boateng chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Guillermo Vera threads a neat ball through to Max Brand. Max Brand shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Les Kanu 73 Andy Weaver 81 Marcus Thirlwell 85 | Max Brand 12 Guillermo Vera 15 Jacek Smolarek 38 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Vera of Bolton Wanderers |
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. Adam Boateng (MID)
7
7. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
8
8. Eoin Marsden (ATT)
5
9. Andy Weaver (ATT)
7
10. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
6
11. Les Kanu (ATT)
7
12. Trevor Sturridge (DEF)
0
13. Gunnar Nielsen (MID)
0
14. Brian Mike (ATT)
6
1. Mauricio Ibáñez (GK)
6
2. Takis Tomaras (DEF)
6
3. Egill Tryggvason (DEF)
6
4. Nick Walker (DEF)
6
5. Scott Roberts (DEF)
6
6. Jacek Smolarek (MID)
7
7. Ed Dijkstra (MID)
7
8. Guillermo Vera (MID)
9
9. Scott Hitchcock (ATT)
7
10. Eric Addo (ATT)
6
11. Max Brand (ATT)
8
12. Thierry Defoe (GK)
0
13. Fabian Schopf (ATT)
0
14. Jason Bolton (DEF)
0