Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 20,855 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Cooke.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Cooke.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off!
2.27
0-0Facundo Rivero flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Flores. Leon Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Alexander Moore happens to be in the right place to block it.
3.58
0-0Martins Dedé flicks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Rivero. Facundo Rivero makes a simple pass to Leon Flores. Leon Flores whips in a cross ball towards Walter Tisci. Walter Tisci is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Guilherme Parra. Excellent save.
15.32
0-0Facundo Rivero threads a neat ball through to Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
21.07
0-0João Lugo catches Franck Zahui on the ankles. The referee brings João Lugo to one side and gives him a warning! Franck Zahui hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.49
Facundo Rivero advances with the ball. Facundo Rivero knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Flores. With a superhuman jump, Leon Flores connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Guilherme Parra.
30.00
Facundo Rivero threads the ball through to Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Silva. Oscar Silva rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
32.19
0-0Daniel Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Fonseca controls it well on his chest. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasyl Levchenko who gathers it comfortably.
33.49
Paolo Tolley passes the ball forward to Franck Zahui. Franck Zahui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasyl Levchenko who gathers it comfortably.
36.25
Daniel Teixeira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Daniel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasyl Levchenko who gathers it comfortably.
38.04
0-1Alfred Crooks sees a break and surges forward. Alfred Crooks passes the ball forward to Leon Flores. Leon Flores shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
42.17
Eirik Soltvedt hits a low pass to Daniel Teixeira. Daniel Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Mehdi Lambourde. Mehdi Lambourde shoots from long range but somehow Vasyl Levchenko manages to keep it out.
45.00
Alexander Moore flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Tolley collects the pass. Paolo Tolley threads a neat ball through to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
49.16
Facundo Rivero hacks Paolo Tolley from behind! The referee brings Facundo Rivero to one side and gives him a warning! Paolo Tolley stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.35
Daniel Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Mehdi Lambourde. Mehdi Lambourde knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martins Dedé.
57.57
Alexander Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Tolley. Paolo Tolley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.46
Alfred Crooks makes a probing pass to Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eirik Soltvedt.
61.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Eirik Soltvedt plays the ball forward to Patrick Redknapp. Patrick Redknapp makes an attacking run forward. Patrick Redknapp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.47
Facundo Rivero knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Flores. Leon Flores plays a scrappy one-two with Roman Rebrov and advances towards the goal... Leon Flores shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
65.10
Without breaking stride, Ledley Carrick plays the ball forward to Paolo Tolley. Paolo Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Franck Zahui holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franck Zahui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.44
Scott Batty flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Crooks collects the pass. Alfred Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Roman Rebrov. Roman Rebrov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.44
1-1Eirik Soltvedt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Tolley. Paolo Tolley passes the ball forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca puts a great ball through. Franck Zahui runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
81.54
Daniel Teixeira changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.18
Alexander Moore flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Franck Zahui. Franck Zahui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.32
Paolo Tolley threads a neat ball through to Franck Zahui. Franck Zahui knocks in a cross ball towards Mehdi Lambourde. Mehdi Lambourde connects with a diving header. The keeper, Vasyl Levchenko, sees it late!! Goal for Newcastle United! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
89.42
Patrick Redknapp kicks a strong pass forward to Franck Zahui. Franck Zahui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Daniel Teixeira makes a probing pass to Franck Zahui. Franck Zahui tries a spectacular long range effort. Vasyl Levchenko gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Guilherme Parra (GK)
8
2. Ledley Carrick (DEF)
6
3. Eirik Soltvedt (DEF)
6
4. David Aragon (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Moore (DEF)
7
6. Paolo Tolley (MID)
8
7. Patrick Redknapp (MID)
6
8. Daniel Teixeira (MID)
8
9. Mehdi Lambourde (ATT)
8
10. Franck Zahui (ATT)
7
11. Silvio Fonseca (ATT)
8
12. Alfred Bridges (MID)
0
13. Thomas Soto (ATT)
0
14. Bakary Sammer (ATT)
0
1. Vasyl Levchenko (GK)
6
2. Martins Dedé (DEF)
6
3. James Diaz (DEF)
6
4. João Lugo (DEF)
6
5. Scott Batty (DEF)
6
6. Facundo Rivero (MID)
7
7. Alfred Crooks (MID)
7
8. Oscar Silva (ATT)
6
9. Roman Rebrov (ATT)
6
10. Walter Tisci (ATT)
6
11. Leon Flores (ATT)
9
12. Tobias Grandl (MID)
0
13. Ali Comisetti (DEF)
0
14. Dennis Sladakovic (ATT)
0