Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 18,860 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Stockdale.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Stockdale.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Ham United get the match underway!
4.51
0-0Kevin Cleland breaks forward. Kevin Cleland makes a probing pass to John Mcleod. John Mcleod sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Melchior Mensah. Excellent save.
8.03
0-1Scott Brady darts forward. Scott Brady edges inside the box! Scott Brady shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.23
0-1Hauke Engels makes a probing pass to Scott Brady. Scott Brady tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.39
0-1Gunnar Nielsen advances with the ball. Gunnar Nielsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arthur Vassell who gathers it comfortably.
21.08
Hauke Engels makes a probing pass to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Trevor Sturridge.
22.25
Nicolas Alvarez takes a quick throw-in. Daniel Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Mcleod. John Mcleod shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Melchior Mensah. Excellent save.
27.33
Warren Salmon hoofs the ball up the pitch. Eoin Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
30.14
0-1Jermaine Lofthouse clumsily knocks into Andy Weaver. Jermaine Lofthouse is warned by the referee! Andy Weaver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.10
Kevin Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady sees space and advances. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Melchior Mensah who gathers it comfortably.
33.31
Marcus Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Andy Weaver controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Andy Weaver takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Arthur Vassell manages to gather it.
34.58
0-1Eoin Marsden catches Jermaine Lofthouse on the ankles. Eoin Marsden is warned by the referee! Jermaine Lofthouse gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.40
Marcus Thirlwell flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Marsden who takes it down. Eoin Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Les Kanu. Les Kanu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Arthur Vassell is on top of it.
39.13
Gunnar Nielsen comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Alvarez. Gunnar Nielsen is given a warning by the referee! Nicolas Alvarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.45
Jermaine Lofthouse barges into Les Kanu. The referee calls over Jermaine Lofthouse again and warns him to calm down! Les Kanu carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.25
Trevor Sturridge surges forward with the ball. Trevor Sturridge flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Kanu. Les Kanu shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. West Ham United 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!
49.50
Marcus Thirlwell hits a low pass to Les Kanu. Les Kanu plays a scrappy one-two with Marcus Thirlwell and advances towards the goal... Les Kanu tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
55.29
0-1Under pressure, Hauke Engels clears the ball far upfield. Scott Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Engels but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.49
0-1West Ham United have made a substitution with Fredrik Ball replacing Scott Brady .
61.49
Daniel Moreno knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Ball. Fredrik Ball outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.18
Nicolas Alvarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Ball. Fredrik Ball edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Fredrik Ball provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
66.58
Hauke Engels flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Ball holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fredrik Ball advances inside the box! Fredrik Ball takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.01
0-1Marcus Thirlwell flicks a high ball forward to Gunnar Nielsen who takes it down. Gunnar Nielsen skips past Jose Ramirez! Kevin Cleland catches Gunnar Nielsen on the ankles. Gunnar Nielsen appeals for a penalty! Given!!
69.01
0-1The referee points to the spot..
70.29
Darren Wainwright takes a long run up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
77.19
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Brian Mike replacing Darren Wainwright .West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with Tomˆs Vermeulen replacing John Ripley and Stanley Cope replacing Hauke Engels and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
78.25
Daniel Moreno catches Trevor Sturridge on the ankles. The referee brings Daniel Moreno to one side and gives him a warning! Trevor Sturridge grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.25
Free kick to Newcastle United just outside the area...
79.29
Andy Weaver takes a stuttering run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
83.22
Albert Vila hacks Gunnar Nielsen from behind! The referee warns Albert Vila to calm down! Gunnar Nielsen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.40
0-1Fredrik Ball hacks Gunnar Nielsen from behind! The referee calls over Fredrik Ball and shows him a yellow card! Gunnar Nielsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.20
Gunnar Nielsen flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Thirlwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Brian Mike. Brian Mike makes a deft header. Arthur Vassell gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
90.00
Stanley Cope catches Andy Weaver on the ankles. Stanley Cope is given a warning by the referee! Andy Weaver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Melchior Mensah (GK)
6
2. Romano Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
3. Trevor Sturridge (DEF)
7
4. Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
5. Warren Salmon (DEF)
6
6. Gunnar Nielsen (MID)
7
7. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
8
8. Eoin Marsden (ATT)
6
9. Andy Weaver (ATT)
6
10. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
6
11. Les Kanu (ATT)
6
12. Joel Taulerus (DEF)
0
13. Adam Boateng (MID)
0
14. Brian Mike (ATT)
6
1. Arthur Vassell (GK)
8
2. John Ripley (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Cleland (DEF)
7
4. Jose Ramirez (DEF)
6
5. Jermaine Lofthouse (DEF)
5
6. Nicolas Alvarez (MID)
6
7. Hauke Engels (MID)
7
8. Daniel Moreno (MID)
6
9. Scott Brady (ATT)
9
10. Albert Vila (ATT)
6
11. John Mcleod (ATT)
6
12. Tomˆs Vermeulen (DEF)
6
13. Fredrik Ball (ATT)
6
14. Stanley Cope (MID)
5