Match Report
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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 Liverpool. 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 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.
0.00
0-0Liverpool kick off and get the first half underway!
8.25
0-0Mike Taylor threads a neat ball through to Neil Seaman. Neil Seaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Butragueno. Alfredo Butragueno advances inside the box! Edward Oakes catches Alfredo Butragueno on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
16.08
0-0Neil Seaman makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Seaman shoots from outside the area. Phil Collymore gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
20.16
Neil Seaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Bravo. Marcos Bravo shoots from 20 yards but Phil Collymore reads it well. Fabulous stop!
22.23
0-1David Quaresma takes it forward alone. David Quaresma plays a one-two with Alfredo Butragueno and advances towards the goal... David Quaresma comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.29
Edward Oakes threads a neat ball through to Dion Laver. Dion Laver advances with the ball. Dion Laver lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
33.24
0-1Arthur Eadie kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabricio Pereyra who gathers it comfortably.
44.36
Neil Seaman sees space and advances. Neil Seaman threads a neat, attacking ball through to Marcos Bravo. Marcos Bravo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Phil Collymore smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool have changed their lineup with Pedro Lima replacing Paolo Lisbie.
45.00
The second half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
53.09
0-1Brian Ferdinand threads the ball through to Dion Laver. Dion Laver knocks the ball forward to Emile May. Emile May knocks in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.02
Miguel Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton whips in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Fabricio Pereyra!
57.04
Miguel Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Laver. Dion Laver shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
59.30
Emile May makes a beautiful solo run. Emile May controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Fabricio Pereyra is on top of his game. Nice save!
60.38
0-1Liverpool have made a substitution with Nicky Moffat replacing Mike Taylor .
61.43
David Quaresma makes a probing pass to Pedro Lima. Pedro Lima plays a scrappy one-two with Marcos Bravo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pedro Lima rockets a shot on goal but somehow Phil Collymore manages to keep it out.
73.06
Brian Ferdinand kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida makes a simple pass to George Human. George Human lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton beats his man to it with a header but Fabricio Pereyra is on top of it.
75.45
David Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Butragueno collects the pass. Alfredo Butragueno shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
78.56
0-1Neil Seaman catches Miguel Almeida on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Almeida stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.09
Emile May threads a neat ball through to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.53
Guillermo Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Lima collects the pass. Pedro Lima finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Phil Collymore smothers it!
90.00
1-1Neil Seaman clumsily knocks into Dion Laver. The referee calls over Neil Seaman and warns him to calm down! Dion Laver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for 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. Phil Collymore (GK)
8
2. Arthur Eadie (DEF)
6
3. Edward Oakes (DEF)
6
4. Mike Rowett (DEF)
6
5. Brian Ferdinand (DEF)
6
6. Dion Laver (MID)
6
7. Miguel Almeida (MID)
8
8. Emile May (MID)
7
9. Seth Lawton (ATT)
6
10. Carl Lawton (ATT)
8
11. George Human (ATT)
6
12. Alexander Clarke (MID)
0
13. Alistair Granville (DEF)
0
14. John Chadwick (ATT)
0
1. Fabricio Pereyra (GK)
7
2. Richard Hamilton (DEF)
6
3. Bojan Isaksson (DEF)
6
4. Mike Taylor (DEF)
6
5. Robert Dixon (MID)
6
6. David Quaresma (MID)
9
7. Neil Seaman (MID)
8
8. Guillermo Aguilar (MID)
6
9. Alfredo Butragueno (ATT)
7
10. Paolo Lisbie (ATT)
6
11. Marcos Bravo (ATT)
6
12. Nicky Moffat (DEF)
6
13. Paul Mike (MID)
0
14. Pedro Lima (ATT)
6