Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 18,331 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Peters.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Peters.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.10
0-0Alun Bailey passes the ball forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
8.32
0-0Eoin Mowbray kicks a strong pass forward to Jón Kristinn Jakobsson. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Gascoigne. Ronnie Gascoigne finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
14.49
Marcus Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver shoots from long range. Solid save from Jakob Simonsen.
16.09
Adam Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Gascoigne. Ronnie Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray powers a header at goal. Melchior Mensah picks it out of the air!
18.29
0-0Adam Boateng chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Darren Wainwright but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.02
1-0Marcus Thirlwell brings the ball forward. Marcus Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.53
1-0Alun Bailey kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Gascoigne. Ronnie Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Melchior Mensah who gathers it comfortably.
26.10
Adam Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Gascoigne. Ronnie Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Galli. Adam Galli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
33.29
1-1Neil Davidson 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 Adam Boateng. Adam Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Les Kanu. Alun Bailey catches Les Kanu on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
36.05
Alun Bailey flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Mowbray who brings the ball under control. Eoin Mowbray plays a scrappy one-two with Jón Kristinn Jakobsson and advances towards the goal... Eoin Mowbray strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.11
Alun Bailey sees space and advances. Alun Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eoin Mowbray!
45.00
1-3Alun Bailey clumsily knocks into Neil Davidson. The referee calls over Alun Bailey and warns him to calm down! Neil Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle 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 Plymouth Argyle get the second half underway!
48.46
Adam Galli hits a low pass to Alun Bailey. Alun Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.45
Alun Bailey threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Gascoigne. Ronnie Gascoigne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Warren Salmon.
54.36
Yurtcan Abdullah sees space and advances. Yurtcan Abdullah kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Melchior Mensah manages to keep it out.
55.31
Adam Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Bailey. Alun Bailey skips past Joel Taulerus! Alun Bailey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alun Bailey!
59.14
Adam Boateng threads a neat ball through to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright shoots from distance but Jakob Simonsen reads it well. Great save!
60.48
1-4Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Federico Pinton replacing Duncan Elliott .
63.28
Olivier Battles knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Bailey. Alun Bailey flicks a high ball forward to Jón Kristinn Jakobsson who gracefully takes it down. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Salmon.
65.46
Alun Bailey plays the ball forward to Jón Kristinn Jakobsson. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
77.17
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Brian Mike replacing Darren Wainwright .Plymouth Argyle have made 2 substitutions with Robert Barmby replacing Eddie Stewart and Anthony Moens replacing Jón Kristinn Jakobsson .
84.46
Marcus Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Les Kanu. Les Kanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.29
1-4Eoin Marsden catches Olivier Battles on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Olivier Battles runs off the knock.
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
| Eoin Marsden 20 | Adam Galli 26 Eoin Mowbray 36, 39 Alun Bailey 55 |
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)
6
7. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
7
8. Eoin Marsden (ATT)
7
9. Andy Weaver (ATT)
6
10. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
6
11. Les Kanu (ATT)
6
12. Trevor Sturridge (DEF)
0
13. Gunnar Nielsen (MID)
0
14. Brian Mike (ATT)
6
1. Jakob Simonsen (GK)
6
2. Jakob Seibert (DEF)
6
3. Olivier Battles (DEF)
6
4. Yurtcan Abdullah (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Stewart (DEF)
6
6. Adam Galli (MID)
8
7. Alun Bailey (MID)
9
8. Duncan Elliott (ATT)
6
9. Ronnie Gascoigne (MID)
6
10. Eoin Mowbray (ATT)
9
11. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson (ATT)
6
12. Robert Barmby (DEF)
6
13. Federico Pinton (ATT)
6
14. Anthony Moens (ATT)
6