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 Portsmouth. A crowd of 18,970 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off the first half!
4.18
0-0Salvatore Pancaro threads the ball through to Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Pontus Bergmark.
8.52
Michael James makes a probing pass to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan tries a spectacular long range effort but Pontus Bergmark is on top of it.
9.21
Sakis Apostolopoulos chips the ball to his team mate, Talal Ramzi. Talal Ramzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Ken Bedoya. Ken Bedoya knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Colin Souness manages to gather it comfortably.
10.43
0-1Sakis Apostolopoulos knocks the ball to his team mate, Talal Ramzi. Talal Ramzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Ken Bedoya. Ken Bedoya is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ken Bedoya scores for Portsmouth!!
15.54
Fouzi Sinouh kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan shoots from distance but Colin Souness is on top of it.
20.00
0-1Portsmouth are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.36
0-1Talal Ramzi chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.21
Newcastle United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
32.30
Fouzi Sinouh chips the ball to his team mate, Lucas Risco. Lucas Risco decides to run forward with the ball. Lucas Risco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Souness who gathers it comfortably.
34.45
Arjen Roy passes the ball forward to Talal Ramzi. Talal Ramzi knocks the ball forward to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Colin Souness easily smothers it.
36.21
0-1Lucas Risco passes the ball forward to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.11
Michael James advances with the ball. Michael James shoots from 25 yards. Pontus Bergmark easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Portsmouth start the second half!
48.11
0-1Talal Ramzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Rummenigge but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.21
Sakis Apostolopoulos threads the ball through to Talal Ramzi. Talal Ramzi sees a break and surges forward. Talal Ramzi goes all the way! Talal Ramzi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Colin Souness easily smothers it.
53.52
0-1Michael James hacks Alun Gower from behind! Michael James is given a warning by the referee! Alun Gower gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.44
0-1Arjen Roy hacks Mauricio Velasco from behind! Arjen Roy is given a warning by the referee! Mauricio Velasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.27
Talal Ramzi clumsily knocks into Andreas Pringle. The referee calls over Talal Ramzi and warns him to calm down! Andreas Pringle stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.27
Miguael Oulmers flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.21
Sakis Apostolopoulos kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz makes a simple pass to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Colin Souness is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.19
Alun Gower takes it forward alone. Alun Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Colin Souness!
71.53
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
78.16
0-2Lucas Risco comes in with a high challenge, catching Michael James with his studs. The referee motions to Lucas Risco to come over. It's a red card!! Michael James runs off the knock.
81.16
Paul Rummenigge makes a simple pass to Ken Bedoya. Ken Bedoya knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvatore Pancaro.
83.31
Michael James threads the ball through to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.04
Paul Rummenigge decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Rummenigge shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
89.49
Hakan Türkyilmaz kicks a strong pass forward to Ken Bedoya. Ken Bedoya knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Talal Sinouh.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
31.9%
68.1%
Play Area
25%
44.4%
30.6%
Scorers
| Ken Bedoya 10 Mohammed Gyan 66 |