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 Crystal Palace. A crowd of 15,071 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Jacobs.
The pitch is in great condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Jacobs.
0.00
0-0Crystal Palace start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.22
0-0Dion Gower flicks a high pass forward. Stan Matthews holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stan Matthews makes a defence splitting pass to Ugo King. Ugo King side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
9.38
Richard Hendry plays the ball forward to Stan Matthews. Stan Matthews shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.45
0-0Brian Goldberg makes a simple pass to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Francois Kopa.
11.56
0-0It's a corner kick. Jamie Gower loops the ball in to towards the near post. Stan Matthews reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.49
0-0Dion Gower flicks a high ball forward to Stan Matthews who takes it down. Stan Matthews flicks a high pass forward. Carl Gascoigne collects the pass. Carl Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Barry Dijkstra who gathers it comfortably.
14.40
Jorge Moreira flicks a high pass forward. David Fowler collects the pass. David Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.54
Brian Goldberg runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Brian Goldberg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Best.
20.05
Carl Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo King. Ugo King sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
26.29
0-1Brian Goldberg flicks a high ball forward to Scott Thirlwell who gracefully takes it down. Scott Thirlwell edges inside the box! Scott Thirlwell comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
38.11
Luke Grondin threads the ball through to David Fowler. David Fowler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
39.32
Carl Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ugo King. Ugo King knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Moreira.
42.45
Richard Hendry makes a simple pass to Stan Matthews. Stan Matthews makes a simple pass, allowing Carl Gascoigne to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Carl Gascoigne provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Barry Dijkstra is on top of it.
45.00
Jamie Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
47.42
Brian Goldberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell threads the ball through into the box. David Fowler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
49.05
Brian Goldberg knocks the ball forward to Jorge Moreira. Jorge Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Scott Thirlwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Lowe.
51.03
Stuart Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Tony Lecocq. Tony Lecocq sees David Fowler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Fowler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Best.
53.23
Dennis Jeffers advances with the ball. Dennis Jeffers runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dennis Jeffers lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Gower. Jamie Gower flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.44
0-2Dean Lowe changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dean Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Gascoigne but he's offside!
61.10
Brian Goldberg threads the ball through to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.15
Richard Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Stan Matthews who takes it down. Stan Matthews tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Barry Dijkstra!
67.56
0-2Crystal Palace are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
71.33
Richard Hendry brings the ball forward. Richard Hendry runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Hendry plays a one-two with Stan Matthews and rushes in on goal... Richard Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Barry Dijkstra had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
77.57
1-2Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Brendan Beresford replacing Jamie Gower .
78.61
Jorge Moreira sees David Fowler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Fowler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Best.
79.51
1-2Dennis Jeffers clumsily knocks into Richard Hendry. The referee warns Dennis Jeffers to calm down! Richard Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.51
1-2Free kick to Newcastle United just outside the area...
81.50
Stan Matthews calmly steps up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
83.37
Brendan Beresford threads the ball through to Bill Davies. Bill Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Fowler. David Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
89.11
Carl Johnson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry hits a low pass to Stan Matthews. Stan Matthews lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo King. Ugo King makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
Brian Goldberg comes in with a late challenge on Stan Matthews. The referee brings Brian Goldberg to one side and gives him a warning! Stan Matthews hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Richard Hendry 71 | Scott Thirlwell 26, 83 Jamie Gower 53 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Thirlwell of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Francois Kopa (GK)
6
2. Alan Best (DEF)
6
3. Carl Johnson (DEF)
6
4. Dion Gower (DEF)
6
5. Craig Thomson (MID)
6
6. Dean Lowe (MID)
6
7. Richard Hendry (MID)
8
8. Simone Taddei (MID)
6
9. Ugo King (ATT)
6
10. Stan Matthews (ATT)
7
11. Carl Gascoigne (ATT)
6
12. Paolo Peckham (DEF)
0
13. Niccolo Kasper (MID)
0
14. Mark Vickers (ATT)
0
1. Barry Dijkstra (GK)
7
2. Dennis Jeffers (DEF)
7
3. Stuart Mcinnes (DEF)
6
4. Bill Davies (DEF)
6
5. Jamie Gower (MID)
7
6. Jorge Moreira (MID)
6
7. Tony Lecocq (MID)
6
8. Brian Goldberg (MID)
7
9. Luke Grondin (MID)
6
10. Scott Thirlwell (ATT)
9
11. David Fowler (ATT)
7
12. Brendan Beresford (ATT)
6
13. Eddie May (GK)
0
14. Tiago Jardim (ATT)
0