Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 18,370 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Millwall are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Millwall are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Millwall get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Newcastle United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
3.28
0-0Andreas Pringle knocks the ball forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan goes all the way! Djezon Savidan shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
6.03
0-0Matteo Statuto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Christoph Strobl is on top of it.
8.53
0-0Pier G. Corsi passes the ball forward to Abel Fernandes. Abel Fernandes takes it forward alone. Abel Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Klein.
10.40
1-0George May makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Ripley. Wayne Ripley makes a beautiful solo run. Wayne Ripley shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.02
Wayne Ripley knocks the ball forward to Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Colin Souness has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.12
Wayne Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.25
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.46
Matteo Statuto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Newcastle United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.51
Wayne Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Ehiogu. Liam Ehiogu shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
53.08
Paul Platt makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Platt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Ehiogu. Liam Ehiogu shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
55.23
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
65.01
Millwall are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
67.36
2-0Pierre-Alain Panov makes a simple pass to Marvin Van Nieuwstadt. Marvin Van Nieuwstadt knocks the ball forward to Liam Ehiogu. Liam Ehiogu threads the ball through to Gilles Laver but he's offside!
75.11
Delano Meijndershagen knocks the ball forward to Marvin Van Nieuwstadt. Marvin Van Nieuwstadt advances with the ball. Marvin Van Nieuwstadt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kasper Nielsen.
77.41
2-0Wayne Ripley hacks Andreas Pringle from behind! The referee calls over Wayne Ripley and warns him to calm down! Andreas Pringle grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.41
Millwall are easily keeping Newcastle United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
81.00
Liam Ehiogu barges into Kasper Nielsen. The referee calls over Liam Ehiogu and warns him to calm down! Kasper Nielsen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.18
Miguael Oulmers sees a break and surges forward. Miguael Oulmers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Christoph Strobl easily smothers it.
84.49
Abel Fernandes passes the ball forward to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Christoph Strobl manages to gather it comfortably.
87.05
Miguael Oulmers advances with the ball. Miguael Oulmers lofts in a cross ball towards Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Houssin Abdellaoui!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
24.6%
52.3%
23.1%
Scorers