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 Chelsea. A crowd of 19,904 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Davis.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Davis.
0.00
0-0Chelsea start the match!
8.43
0-0Paul Barmby advances with the ball. Paul Barmby shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
15.20
Mast H. Akinbiyi makes a simple pass to Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Power. Harvey Power finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Phil Collymore!
20.24
0-0Andres Delgado darts forward. Andres Delgado plays the ball forward to Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.49
Mihai Yonescu flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Power collects the pass. Harvey Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.41
John Naysmith sees Seth Lawton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seth Lawton passes the ball forward to Julian Formon. Julian Formon runs straight at the defence! Julian Formon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
33.29
0-0Alfredo Delgado makes a probing pass to Harvey Power. Harvey Power finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.04
0-0John Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Laver. Dion Laver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Davies. Alan Davies deftly passes the ball to Emile May, releasing him through on goal. Duarte Fernandes hacks Emile May from behind! Emile May appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.33
1-0Emile May makes a simple pass to George Human. George Human knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Davies. Alan Davies is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.47
António Vargas flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Mihai Yonescu flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Power collects the pass. Harvey Power knocks in a cross ball towards Mast H. Akinbiyi. Mast H. Akinbiyi powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea 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!
48.01
Robert Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Alan Davies collects the pass. Alan Davies makes a simple pass to Julian Formon. Julian Formon shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Mauricio Kapo smothers it!
54.03
Emile May knocks the ball forward to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton shoots from distance. Mauricio Kapo gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
55.43
Dion Laver flicks a high ball forward to Alan Davies who takes it down. Alan Davies skips past Alfredo Delgado! Alan Davies side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
59.02
Alfredo Delgado threads the ball through to Pedro Carcedo. Pedro Carcedo whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Power. Harvey Power shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Phil Collymore is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.07
Mihai Yonescu picks a pass forward to Mast H. Akinbiyi. Mast H. Akinbiyi lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.55
Alan Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile May. Emile May shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.42
Mihai Yonescu sees a break and surges forward. Mihai Yonescu whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Hässler. John Naysmith clumsily knocks into Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
72.54
Paul Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Power comfortably collects the pass. Harvey Power lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Phil Collymore is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.37
Alan Davies changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alan Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duarte Fernandes.
89.00
1-3Mihai Yonescu clumsily knocks into Dion Laver. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dion Laver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Alfredo Delgado darts forward. Alfredo Delgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Phil Collymore (GK)
6
2. John Naysmith (DEF)
6
3. Robert Cooke (DEF)
6
4. António Vargas (DEF)
6
5. Alistair Granville (DEF)
6
6. Dion Laver (MID)
6
7. Emile May (MID)
6
8. Alan Davies (MID)
9
9. Julian Formon (ATT)
6
10. Seth Lawton (ATT)
6
11. George Human (ATT)
6
12. Arthur Eadie (DEF)
0
13. Miguel Almeida (MID)
0
14. Juan Pena (ATT)
0
1. Mauricio Kapo (GK)
7
2. Paul Barmby (DEF)
7
3. Duarte Fernandes (DEF)
6
4. Andres Delgado (DEF)
6
5. Lee Scholes (DEF)
6
6. Alfredo Delgado (MID)
7
7. Pedro Carcedo (MID)
7
8. Mihai Yonescu (MID)
6
9. Harvey Power (ATT)
9
10. Jonas Hässler (MID)
7
11. Mast H. Akinbiyi (ATT)
8
12. Hauke Seifert (DEF)
0
13. Alberto Galadames (ATT)
0
14. Mitchel Paauwe (ATT)
0