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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play Sunderland in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Newcastle United and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Newcastle United kick off the first half!
3.35
Fredrik Philips flicks a high pass forward to Orlando Inia who brings the ball under control. Orlando Inia plays a scrappy one-two with Tommy Williams and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Orlando Inia provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.58
Luke Stewart chips the ball to his team mate, James Bower. James Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Ball. With a superhuman jump, Graham Ball connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.40
Luke Stewart knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Ball. Graham Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Valoti. Giovanni Valoti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
16.05
Luke Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Vieira. Fernando Vieira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.41
Warren Wetherall laces a through ball forward to Orlando Inia. Orlando Inia rushes past Neil Dixon! Neil Dixon hacks Orlando Inia from behind! Orlando Inia appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
24.15
John Mason plays the ball forward to Tommy Williams. Tommy Williams knocks the ball forward to Alan Wright. Alan Wright threads the ball through to Anthony Clarke but he's offside!
28.48
Warren Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Anthony Clarke. Anthony Clarke plays a quick one-two with Orlando Inia and rushes in on goal... Anthony Clarke comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Superb reactions from Felipe Suarez. What a save!
33.57
Orlando Inia threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Philips. Fredrik Philips shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
36.46
John Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Philips. Fredrik Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Wright. Alan Wright tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.27
Tiago Nascimento plays the ball forward to Fredrik Philips. Fredrik Philips knocks the ball forward to Alan Wright. Alan Wright plays a scrappy one-two with Orlando Inia and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alan Wright muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Alan Wright scores for Newcastle United!!
42.08
Luke Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Smithe. Michael Smithe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Mathias Louiron hacks Fredrik Philips from behind! Mathias Louiron is shown the yellow card! Fredrik Philips runs off the knock.
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. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland get the second half underway!
47.25
Anthony Clarke flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Philips who takes it down. Fredrik Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Orlando Inia but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.11
Luke Stewart sees space and advances. Luke Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.41
Warren Wetherall passes the ball forward to Anthony Clarke. Anthony Clarke shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
57.13
Alex Booth hits a low pass to Warren Wetherall. Warren Wetherall takes it forward alone. Warren Wetherall makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Danny Mercer. Danny Mercer shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.45
Mathias Louiron controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Without breaking stride, Stuart Rae plays the ball forward to Giovanni Valoti. Giovanni Valoti lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Ball. Graham Ball gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.57
Alex Booth brings the ball forward. Alex Booth knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Philips. Fredrik Philips shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.33
Tiago Nascimento makes a simple pass to Anthony Clarke. Anthony Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Alan Wright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Wright plays a quick one-two with Orlando Inia and rushes in on goal... Alan Wright muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.53
Luke Stewart threads a neat ball through to Michael Smithe. Michael Smithe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Nascimento.
77.56
Tommy Williams sees a break and surges forward. Tommy Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Clarke. Anthony Clarke is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Felipe Suarez reads it well. Nice keeping!
78.02
Anthony Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Alan Wright controls it well on his chest. Alan Wright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.16
Danny Mercer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Philips. Fredrik Philips whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Williams. Tommy Williams heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Felipe Suarez. Excellent save.
83.45
With vision, Stuart Rae plays the ball forward to Luke Stewart. Luke Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.03
Warren Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Clarke. Anthony Clarke runs straight at the defence! Anthony Clarke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
85.22
Mathias Louiron threads a neat ball through to Michael Smithe. Michael Smithe knocks the ball forward, putting Giovanni Valoti through on goal. Some silky footwork from Giovanni Valoti provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Del Wise.
86.43
Stuart Rae takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Danny Mercer gets to the ball and clears it up field.
90.00
John Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Mercer. Danny Mercer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Orlando Inia. Orlando Inia finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Felipe Suarez!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 10 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 65.8227848101266 vs 34.1772151898734
Play Area
Home team third: 24.05%, Midfield: 45.57%, Away team third: 30.38%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alan Wright of Newcastle United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Del Wise (GK)
6
3. John Mason (DEF)
6
4. Alex Booth (DEF)
6
7
7
7. Danny Mercer (MID)
8
9. Orlando Inia (ATT)
9
10. Alan Wright (ATT)
9
11. Anthony Clarke (ATT)
7

12. Scott Mcleod (DEF)
0
13. Dean Barry (MID)
0
14. Mark Robson (ATT)
0

8
2. Luis Ramirez (DEF)
6
6
4. Neil Dixon (DEF)
6
6
6. Stuart Rae (MID)
7
7. Luke Stewart (MID)
7
8. James Bower (MID)
6
6
10. Graham Ball (ATT)
7
11. Fernando Vieira (ATT)
7

12. Alex Bremner (ATT)
0
13. Gareth Clarke (MID)
0
14. John Monk (DEF)
0