Match Report
| Newcastle United | Newcastle United |  |  | Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Spencer Brand | S. Brand |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Stan Keane | S. Keane | |||||||||
| Adrian Bridges | A. Bridges | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | David Moss | D. Moss | |||||||||
| Steven Brooking | S. Brooking | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Spencer Roberts | S. Roberts | |||||||||
| Billy McStay | B. McStay |  | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Steve Rodgers | S. Rodgers | |||||||||
| Pasquale Mazzi | P. Mazzi |  | 70 | M | | 5 | | D | 59 |  | Oscar Alonso | O. Alonso | |||||||||
| Sol Naylor | S. Naylor | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Gary Draper | G. Draper | |||||||||
| Nicolas Galadames | N. Galadames | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Carlton Terry | C. Terry | |||||||||
| Simon Barrett | S. Barrett | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Gilles Barrett | G. Barrett | |||||||||
| Teddy Croft | T. Croft | | 72 | A | | 9 | | M | 48 | | Sol Mcgovern | S. Mcgovern | |||||||||
| Nikos Huistra | N. Huistra |  | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Gian Paolo Pesaresi | G. Pesaresi | |||||||||
| Kai Ziege | K. Ziege |  | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Tim Nicholls | T. Nicholls | |||||||||
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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 Cheltenham Town. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.58
0-1Gilles Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Pesaresi. Gian Paolo Pesaresi lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Nicholls. Tim Nicholls directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.04
0-1Sol Naylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Huistra. Nikos Huistra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.34
Steve Rodgers knocks the ball forward to Sol Mcgovern. Sol Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Tim Nicholls. Tim Nicholls goes all the way! Tim Nicholls takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.06
0-1Carlton Terry catches Nicolas Galadames in the face with his elbow. Carlton Terry is shown the red card!! Nicolas Galadames gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.08
0-1Simon Barrett decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Croft but the linesman indicates offside!
15.07
Sol Naylor chips the ball to his team mate, Nikos Huistra. Nikos Huistra lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Croft. Teddy Croft is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.48
0-1Sol Mcgovern comes in with a late challenge on Sol Naylor. The referee calls over Sol Mcgovern and warns him to calm down! Sol Naylor runs off the knock.
38.17
0-1Gilles Barrett hacks Pasquale Mazzi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pasquale Mazzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.34
0-1Billy McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Croft. Teddy Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.28
Adrian Bridges brings the ball forward. Adrian Bridges makes a simple pass to Nikos Huistra. Nikos Huistra knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Croft. Teddy Croft connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.58
Tim Nicholls passes the ball forward to Gian Paolo Pesaresi. Gian Paolo Pesaresi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Spencer Brand who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town get the second half underway!
51.38
David Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Barrett. Gilles Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Paolo Pesaresi. Gian Paolo Pesaresi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy McStay.
54.44
Steve Rodgers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Nicholls. Tim Nicholls knocks the ball forward to Gian Paolo Pesaresi. Gian Paolo Pesaresi tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.27
Pasquale Mazzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Croft. Teddy Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos Huistra. Nikos Huistra flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.39
Nicolas Galadames knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Croft. Teddy Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.20
Nicolas Galadames barges into Tim Nicholls. Nicolas Galadames is warned by the referee! Tim Nicholls grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.31
Steve Rodgers hacks Nikos Huistra from behind! Steve Rodgers is shown the yellow card! Nikos Huistra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.49
Steven Brooking makes a probing pass to Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kai Ziege. Kai Ziege knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.47
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
69.19
Adrian Bridges passes the ball forward to Nicolas Galadames. Nicolas Galadames decides to run forward with the ball. Nicolas Galadames plays a perfect one-two with Nikos Huistra and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Galadames rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
73.04
Oscar Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Nicholls. Tim Nicholls knocks the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Pesaresi. Gian Paolo Pesaresi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.57
Tim Nicholls controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Pesaresi. Gian Paolo Pesaresi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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