Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bescot Stadium where Walsall play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 18,681 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Walsall and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Walsall and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off and get the match underway!
4.01
0-0Rio Gower knocks the ball forward to Richard Pringle. Richard Pringle shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Igor Brncic easily smothers it!
9.50
0-0Michel Zéré makes a simple pass to Nigel Fenton. Nigel Fenton finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
10.50
Pedro Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Gower. Rio Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Yazid Mathis. Yazid Mathis shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.36
Rio Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Pringle. Richard Pringle knocks in a cross ball towards Gudjón Thoroddsen. Gudjón Thoroddsen heads the ball goalwards. Igor Brncic easily smothers it.
14.25
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
15.30
Pedro Ortega passes the ball forward to Scott Mercer. Scott Mercer chips the ball to his team mate, Yazid Mathis. Yazid Mathis makes a simple pass to Gudjón Thoroddsen. Gudjón Thoroddsen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Igor Brncic manages to gather it comfortably.
16.57
Maurizio Bucci chips the ball to his team mate, Damián Hernández. Damián Hernández shoots from distance but Michael Vela is on top of it.
21.49
0-0Kafoumba Ouattara flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Fenton. Nigel Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.40
George Pearce sees a break and surges forward. George Pearce makes a probing pass to Nigel Fenton. Nigel Fenton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.27
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.48
Kafoumba Ouattara threads the ball through to Nigel Fenton. Nigel Fenton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Riccio.
32.38
George Pearce makes a simple pass to Kafoumba Ouattara. Kafoumba Ouattara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt whips in a cross ball towards Damián Hernández. Damián Hernández is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Michael Vela easily picks it out of the air!
33.13
0-0Scott Mercer barges into Maurizio Bucci. Scott Mercer is given a warning by the referee! Maurizio Bucci stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.31
Ivan Powell knocks the ball forward to Gudjón Thoroddsen. Gudjón Thoroddsen passes the ball forward to Richard Pringle. Richard Pringle takes a shot at goal but Igor Brncic is on top of it.
36.09
Dean Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Fenton. Nigel Fenton shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
38.24
0-1Kafoumba Ouattara makes a simple pass to Damián Hernández. Damián Hernández goes all the way! Damián Hernández cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Michael Vela is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the second half underway!
47.52
Dean Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Fenton. Nigel Fenton whips in a cross ball towards Damián Hernández. Damián Hernández directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
49.58
Rio Gower knocks the ball forward to Yazid Mathis. Yazid Mathis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.09
Ivan Powell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yazid Mathis. Yazid Mathis shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.30
George Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michel Zéré. Michel Zéré makes a probing pass to Damián Hernández. Damián Hernández finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
60.24
Kafoumba Ouattara passes the ball forward to Damián Hernández. Damián Hernández shoots from 25 yards. Michael Vela easily smothers it.
61.40
Michel Zéré knocks the ball forward to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Fenton and rushes in on goal... Daniel Hunt shoots from just inside the box. Michael Vela easily smothers it.
63.58
Michel Zéré deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Fenton. Nigel Fenton shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
65.20
Giovanni M. Toldo knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Bucci. Maurizio Bucci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Fenton. Nigel Fenton shoots from long range but somehow Michael Vela manages to keep it out.
67.37
George Pearce sweeps the ball long. Damián Hernández sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Michael Vela!
69.08
Kafoumba Ouattara kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
71.03
2-1Dean Shearer clumsily knocks into Ivan Powell. Dean Shearer is warned by the referee! Ivan Powell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.32
Giovanni M. Toldo threads the ball through to Kafoumba Ouattara. Kafoumba Ouattara knocks the ball to his team mate, Damián Hernández. Damián Hernández finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.37
Scott Mercer makes a simple pass to Gudjón Thoroddsen. Gudjón Thoroddsen finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
79.21
Maurizio Bucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Michael Vela easily smothers it!
81.56
Kafoumba Ouattara kicks a strong pass forward to Damián Hernández. Damián Hernández knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.58
Rio Gower knocks the ball forward to Yazid Mathis. Yazid Mathis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Igor Brncic easily smothers it!
84.26
2-1Dean Shearer threads the ball through to Daniel Hunt. Daniel Hunt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Fenton but he's offside!
87.28
Scott Mercer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Pringle. Richard Pringle tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
89.40
Dean Shearer advances with the ball. Dean Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Damián Hernández. Damián Hernández heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Michael Vela.
90.00
Giovanni M. Toldo makes a probing pass to Dean Shearer. Dean Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Fenton. Nigel Fenton plays a perfect one-two with Damián Hernández and rushes in on goal... Nigel Fenton shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Michael Vela!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Yazid Mathis 50, 53 | Damián Hernández 38 |