Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ninian Park where Cardiff City play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 20,522 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Cardiff City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Cardiff City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cardiff City get the match underway!
2.26
0-0Talal Sinouh threads the ball through to Michael James. Michael James advances with the ball. Michael James tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.47
0-0Leonel Sosa makes a probing pass to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Colin Souness!
10.20
Harry Waters makes a simple pass to Leonel Sosa. Leonel Sosa makes a simple pass to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko goes all the way! Stephan Nyarko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Colin Souness manages to keep it out.
12.19
Stephane Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko lofts in a cross ball towards Hocine Belaouf. Hocine Belaouf is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Colin Souness is on top of it.
15.35
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
16.57
0-0Stephane Oliveira threads the ball through to Hocine Belaouf. Hocine Belaouf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvatore Pancaro.
20.44
Esteban Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hocine Belaouf. Hocine Belaouf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pier G. Corsi.
24.35
1-0Gavril Baicu takes it forward alone. Gavril Baicu knocks the ball forward to Hocine Belaouf. Hocine Belaouf lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.11
Kasper Nielsen passes the ball forward to Michael James. Michael James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ade Enyinnaya!
28.08
Julien Macé threads the ball through to Hocine Belaouf. Hocine Belaouf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvatore Pancaro.
34.23
Stephane Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin powers a header at goal. Colin Souness manages to gather it comfortably.
38.09
Andreas Pringle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ade Enyinnaya who gathers it comfortably.
39.52
Leonel Sosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Hocine Belaouf. Hocine Belaouf is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Colin Souness easily picks it out of the air!
40.18
Esteban Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Colin Souness!
42.28
Cardiff City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Newcastle United's defence.
44.37
Gavril Baicu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julien Macé. Julien Macé knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Colin Souness easily smothers it!
45.00
Andreas Pringle flicks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry Waters.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Newcastle United start the second half!
48.25
Talal Sinouh knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Fernandes. Abel Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Ade Enyinnaya manages to gather it comfortably.
51.26
Esteban Ortega sees a break and surges forward. Esteban Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards Hocine Belaouf. Hocine Belaouf flicks the ball with his head. Colin Souness is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.57
Talal Sinouh makes a simple pass to Miguael Oulmers. Miguael Oulmers knocks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from long range but it is miles over!
71.58
Salvatore Pancaro threads the ball through to Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle knocks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.25
Julien Macé flicks the ball to his team mate, Hocine Belaouf. Hocine Belaouf makes a simple pass to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Colin Souness!
84.07
Abel Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
85.18
Michael James knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco goes all the way! Mauricio Velasco shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
89.32
Kasper Nielsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle makes a probing pass to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
22.9%
49.4%
27.7%
Scorers