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 Cardiff City. A crowd of 16,577 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Dublin.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Dublin.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
6.10
0-0Gunnar Nielsen comes in with a late challenge on Yuriy Yaremchuk. The referee warns Gunnar Nielsen to calm down! Yuriy Yaremchuk gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.17
1-0Romano Van Der Laan brings the ball forward. Romano Van Der Laan flicks a high pass forward. Darren Wainwright collects the pass. Darren Wainwright whips in a cross ball towards Les Kanu. Les Kanu gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
16.27
Ian Milburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk chips the ball to his team mate, Jesper Myssing. Some good footwork from Jesper Myssing provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That brings them level!
20.32
Warren Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen makes a probing pass to Les Kanu. Les Kanu controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Andy Weaver through on goal. Andy Weaver cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andrei Savu with no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
27.27
2-1Claudio Marquitos takes it forward alone. Claudio Marquitos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joel Taulerus.
28.01
2-1Darius Oakes flicks a high ball forward to Leon Bramble who gracefully takes it down. Leon Bramble threads a neat ball through to Omer Bramble. Omer Bramble controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.11
2-1Neil Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Salmon. Warren Salmon flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Thirlwell who brings the ball under control. Marcus Thirlwell plays a one-two with Andy Weaver and advances towards the goal... Marcus Thirlwell strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Andrei Savu gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
32.54
Marcus Thirlwell sees Eoin Marsden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Marsden knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Thirlwell. Some good footwork from Marcus Thirlwell provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.14
Yuriy Yaremchuk chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Elenio. Jason Elenio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
39.26
Ian Milburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Bramble. Omer Bramble finds some space and shoots from distance but Melchior Mensah reads it well. Great save!
42.41
Darius Oakes flicks a high ball forward to Yuriy Yaremchuk who takes it down. Yuriy Yaremchuk sees Leon Bramble in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Bramble shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
3-2Romano Van Der Laan hacks Jason Elenio from behind! Romano Van Der Laan is shown the yellow card! Jason Elenio runs off the knock.
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. Cardiff City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cardiff City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Cardiff City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.13
Darius Oakes plays the ball forward to Omer Bramble. Omer Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Jason Elenio controls it well on his chest. Jason Elenio rushes past Joel Taulerus! Jason Elenio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Melchior Mensah manages to keep it out.
49.11
Darius Oakes threads the ball through to Claudio Marquitos. Claudio Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Elenio. Jason Elenio lofts in a cross ball towards Jesper Myssing. Jesper Myssing finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Melchior Mensah had no chance!! Goal for Cardiff City!
54.45
Joel Taulerus knocks the ball forward to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell threads the ball through to Les Kanu. Les Kanu plays a quick one-two with Eoin Marsden and rushes in on goal... Les Kanu rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
55.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Claudio Marquitos plays the ball forward to Jason Elenio. Jason Elenio finds some space and shoots from distance. Melchior Mensah gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.13
3-3Yuriy Yaremchuk knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Marquitos. Claudio Marquitos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Wolf but he's offside!
59.37
Darius Oakes plays the ball forward to Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk decides to run forward with the ball. Yuriy Yaremchuk lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Elenio. Jason Elenio connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Melchior Mensah!
60.39
3-3Cardiff City have made 2 substitutions with Dragos Punga replacing Leon Bramble and Gilles Koné replacing Jason Elenio .
61.42
3-3Eoin Marsden catches Claudio Marquitos on the ankles. Eoin Marsden is given a warning by the referee! Claudio Marquitos stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.24
Omer Bramble knocks the ball forward to Jesper Myssing. Jesper Myssing knocks the ball forward into space. Dragos Punga bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
67.31
Omer Bramble passes the ball forward to Claudio Marquitos. Claudio Marquitos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
71.06
Ian Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Jesper Myssing controls it well on his chest. Jesper Myssing threads the ball through to Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk whips in a cross ball towards Jesper Myssing. Jesper Myssing directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jesper Myssing! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
77.28
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Trevor Sturridge replacing Darren Wainwright .
79.37
Marcus Thirlwell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcus Thirlwell knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Les Kanu is offside!
83.11
Gregory Silvestre runs forward with the ball. Gregory Silvestre darts forward. Gregory Silvestre makes a great pass forward. Robert Wolf runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
85.36
Darius Oakes chips the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk passes the ball forward to Jesper Myssing. Jesper Myssing sees Gilles Koné just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Koné tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.56
Neil Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Yuriy Yaremchuk. The referee calls over Neil Davidson and warns him to calm down! Yuriy Yaremchuk stretches but gets up unharmed.
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
| Les Kanu 9 Andy Weaver 20 Marcus Thirlwell 33 | Jesper Myssing 16, 49, 71 Leon Bramble 42 |
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)
6
7. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
7
8. Andy Weaver (ATT)
7
9. Eoin Marsden (ATT)
6
10. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
6
11. Les Kanu (ATT)
7
12. Adam Boateng (MID)
0
13. Fredrik Adams (MID)
0
14. Trevor Sturridge (DEF)
6
1. Andrei Savu (GK)
6
2. Darius Oakes (DEF)
6
3. Ian Milburn (DEF)
7
4. Gregory Silvestre (DEF)
6
5. Leon Bramble (MID)
7
6. Yuriy Yaremchuk (MID)
8
7. Omer Bramble (MID)
6
8. Claudio Marquitos (MID)
6
9. Jesper Myssing (ATT)
9
10. Robert Wolf (ATT)
6
11. Jason Elenio (ATT)
7
12. John Morrison (DEF)
0
13. Dragos Punga (MID)
6
14. Gilles Koné (ATT)
6