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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 19,766 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor 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 Dion Naylor.
The pitch is in poor 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 Dion Naylor.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United start the match!
2.19
0-0Trevor Sturridge flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Thirlwell who brings the ball under control. Marcus Thirlwell flicks a high ball forward to Andy Weaver who takes it down. Andy Weaver shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
4.01
Torsten Oswald makes a probing pass to Richard Carrick. Richard Carrick sees Adam Galli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Galli shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Melchior Mensah easily smothers it!
9.24
0-1Adam Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Carrick. Richard Carrick knocks the ball forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott plays a sublime one-two with Alun Bailey and races in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Duncan Elliott provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Duncan Elliott scores for Plymouth Argyle!!
12.04
0-1Trevor Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Gunnar Nielsen controls it well on his chest. Gunnar Nielsen hits a low pass to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.09
Neil Davidson threads a neat ball through to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell advances with the ball. Marcus Thirlwell shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Jakob Simonsen!
18.49
0-1Joel Taulerus makes a probing pass to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Thirlwell. Torsten Oswald catches Marcus Thirlwell on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
24.27
Richard Carrick sees Duncan Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Elliott shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
28.49
Joel Taulerus threads a neat ball through to Trevor Sturridge. Seeing a gap ahead, Trevor Sturridge plays the ball forward to Les Kanu. Les Kanu knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.32
1-1Marcus Thirlwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Kanu. Les Kanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.05
Richard Carrick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.49
Joel Taulerus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Darren Wainwright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Wainwright flicks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Nielsen. Richard Carrick barges into Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
42.48
Marcus Thirlwell takes a long throw-in. Gunnar Nielsen flicks a high pass forward. Les Kanu collects the pass. Les Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright whips the ball goalwards with his head. Darren Wainwright scores for Newcastle United!!
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. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Plymouth Argyle start the second half!
47.31
Marcus Thirlwell brings the ball forward. Marcus Thirlwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
49.04
Richard Carrick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.33
2-2Claudio Di Canio barges into Eoin Marsden. The referee warns Claudio Di Canio to calm down! Eoin Marsden stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.18
Richard Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Jón Kristinn Jakobsson. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson whips in a cross ball towards Alun Bailey. Alun Bailey jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
54.22
Gunnar Nielsen sees Andy Weaver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Weaver knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Jakob Simonsen.
55.49
2-2It's a corner kick which Andy Weaver takes quickly, playing the ball short to Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden knocks the ball into the box. Joel Taulerus cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.09
2-2Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Eoin Mowbray replacing Alun Bailey .
61.15
Marcus Thirlwell decides to run forward with the ball. Marcus Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jakob Simonsen gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
63.52
Yurtcan Abdullah chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Carrick. Richard Carrick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Kirkland. Paolo Kirkland threads the ball through into the box. Adam Galli rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.24
Yurtcan Abdullah knocks the ball forward to Jón Kristinn Jakobsson. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Melchior Mensah. Excellent save.
69.47
Marcus Thirlwell makes a beautiful solo run. Marcus Thirlwell shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.36
Adam Galli threads the ball through to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Melchior Mensah!
72.35
Jakob Seibert hacks Darren Wainwright from behind! The referee brings Jakob Seibert to one side and gives him a warning! Darren Wainwright stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.28
Joel Taulerus flicks a high pass forward. Darren Wainwright collects the pass. Darren Wainwright whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.04
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Adam Boateng replacing Darren Wainwright .
78.09
Claudio Di Canio threads a neat ball through to Richard Carrick. With some swift thinking, Richard Carrick plays the ball forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
83.09
2-3Richard Carrick barges into Warren Salmon. Richard Carrick is shown the yellow card! Warren Salmon runs off the knock.
84.44
2-3Richard Carrick flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Galli. Adam Galli knocks the ball forward to Eoin Mowbray but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.04
2-3With some swift thinking, Adam Galli plays the ball forward to Jón Kristinn Jakobsson. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Neil Davidson is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
Gunnar Nielsen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gunnar Nielsen lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver beats his man to it with a header but somehow Torsten Oswald happens to be in the right place to block it.
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
| Eoin Marsden 28 Darren Wainwright 42 | Duncan Elliott 9, 34 Adam Galli 64 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Elliott of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Melchior Mensah (GK)
7
2. Trevor Sturridge (DEF)
6
3. Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
4. Joel Taulerus (DEF)
6
5. Warren Salmon (DEF)
6
6. Gunnar Nielsen (MID)
7
7. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
8
8. Eoin Marsden (ATT)
7
9. Andy Weaver (ATT)
6
10. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
7
11. Les Kanu (ATT)
7
12. Jason Lampard (DEF)
0
13. Fredrik Adams (MID)
0
14. Adam Boateng (MID)
6
1. Jakob Simonsen (GK)
7
2. Jakob Seibert (DEF)
5
3. Claudio Di Canio (DEF)
6
4. Yurtcan Abdullah (DEF)
6
5. Torsten Oswald (DEF)
6
6. Adam Galli (MID)
8
7. Richard Carrick (MID)
8
8. Duncan Elliott (ATT)
9
9. Alun Bailey (MID)
6
10. Paolo Kirkland (ATT)
6
11. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson (ATT)
6
12. Marcel Augstein (DEF)
0
13. Ahmed Ramdani (MID)
0
14. Eoin Mowbray (ATT)
6