Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 18,321 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United start the match!
3.47
0-0Salvatore Pancaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.36
Kevin Walem controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
9.39
Kasper Nielsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.37
0-0Yurtcan Sükür barges into Michael James. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Michael James stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.56
1-0Miguael Oulmers flicks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.14
1-0Yurtcan Sükür deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo makes a probing pass to Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Colin Souness!
34.36
Salvatore Pancaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Fernandes. Abel Fernandes makes a probing pass to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
36.17
Mario Hector Soto flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Walem. Kevin Walem makes a simple pass to Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
38.02
Sander Touzani knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan plays a perfect one-two with Esteban Gallardo and rushes in on goal... Dominic Sullivan takes a shot at goal but Colin Souness is on top of it.
40.51
Salvatore Pancaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle knocks the ball forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Abraham Reynoso easily smothers it.
42.09
Salvatore Pancaro advances with the ball. Salvatore Pancaro makes a simple pass to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Rochdale kick off and get the second half underway!
47.54
1-0Jacob Ehiogu knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Piket. Paolo Piket controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard knocks the ball forward to Esteban Gallardo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
48.17
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
57.26
Pier G. Corsi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Fernandes. Abel Fernandes passes the ball forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan passes the ball forward to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Abraham Reynoso easily smothers it!
59.02
Miguael Oulmers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.15
1-0Salvatore Pancaro comes in with a late challenge on Mikkel Nygaard. Salvatore Pancaro is warned by the referee! Mikkel Nygaard gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.21
Paolo Piket makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
67.08
1-0Yurtcan Sükür knocks the ball to his team mate, Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kasper Nielsen.
71.16
Michael James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.23
Kevin Walem knocks the ball forward to Mikkel Nygaard. Mikkel Nygaard shoots from 20 yards but somehow Colin Souness manages to keep it out.
75.30
Hugo Nwakire deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sander Touzani. Sander Touzani takes it forward alone. Sander Touzani knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
79.11
Michael James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.55
1-0Mario Hector Soto clumsily knocks into Djezon Savidan. The referee calls over Mario Hector Soto and warns him to calm down! Djezon Savidan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.08
Salvatore Pancaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael James. Michael James sees a break and surges forward. Michael James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Abraham Reynoso!
87.03
Salvatore Pancaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguael Oulmers. Miguael Oulmers makes a simple pass to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.17
Kasper Nielsen threads the ball through to Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle makes a simple pass to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Abraham Reynoso manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
31.5%
42.7%
25.8%
Scorers