Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 17,273 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Tottenham Hotspur 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 Newcastle United get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Jimmy Vicari kicks a strong pass forward to Hayato Nakata. Hayato Nakata chips the ball to his team mate, Lester Cooper. Lester Cooper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Colin Souness!
3.29
0-0Jimmy Vicari makes a simple pass to Eddie Banks. Eddie Banks flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Sheringham. Colin Sheringham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Salvatore Pancaro.
6.13
Hayato Nakata threads the ball through to Colin Sheringham. Colin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.57
Eddie Banks passes the ball forward to Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.22
Salvatore Pancaro makes a probing pass to Miguael Oulmers. Miguael Oulmers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Malte Eberle!
10.25
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.08
Roland Zanoni kicks a strong pass forward to Lester Cooper. Lester Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Colin Souness!
14.57
1-0Hayato Nakata kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Sheringham. Colin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Lester Cooper. Lester Cooper is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.15
Salvatore Pancaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguael Oulmers. Miguael Oulmers chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malte Eberle who gathers it comfortably.
20.26
Roland Zanoni makes a beautiful solo run. Roland Zanoni shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Colin Souness!
22.05
Jimmy Vicari makes a probing pass to Hayato Nakata. Hayato Nakata kicks a strong pass forward to Lester Cooper. Lester Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Colin Sheringham. Colin Sheringham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.35
Tottenham Hotspur are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Newcastle United's defence.
30.15
2-0Alan Evans flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Banks. Eddie Banks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.41
Abel Fernandes makes a probing pass to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from 20 yards but somehow Malte Eberle manages to keep it out.
39.52
Hayato Nakata controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Colin Souness manages to gather it comfortably.
40.25
Matteo Statuto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malte Eberle who gathers it comfortably.
42.20
Andreas Pringle chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diego Guerrero.
44.53
2-0Eddie Banks hacks Matteo Statuto from behind! The referee calls over Eddie Banks and warns him to calm down! Matteo Statuto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Alan Evans powers a long ball forward. Lester Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Tottenham Hotspur kicking off!
53.28
Jimmy Vicari knocks the ball to his team mate, Hayato Nakata. Hayato Nakata makes a probing pass to Lester Cooper. Lester Cooper goes all the way! Lester Cooper tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.24
Matteo Statuto kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.36
Diego Guerrero knocks the ball forward to Eddie Banks. Eddie Banks passes the ball forward to Lester Cooper. Lester Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Colin Sheringham. Colin Sheringham directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
60.11
Hayato Nakata makes a probing pass to Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Souness who gathers it comfortably.
61.34
Roland Zanoni knocks the ball forward to Colin Sheringham. Colin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Lester Cooper. Lester Cooper heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.55
Roland Zanoni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvatore Pancaro.
69.07
Alan Evans knocks the ball to his team mate, Hayato Nakata. Hayato Nakata deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lester Cooper. Lester Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Souness who gathers it comfortably.
71.06
Salvatore Pancaro kicks a strong pass forward to Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle passes the ball forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from 20 yards. Malte Eberle is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.27
Diego Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Banks. Eddie Banks makes a simple pass to Colin Sheringham. Colin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.53
Miguael Oulmers brings the ball forward. Miguael Oulmers finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.51
Gary McNeill decides to run forward with the ball. Gary McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Souness who gathers it comfortably.
81.42
Gary McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Sheringham. Colin Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Lester Cooper. Lester Cooper is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.26
Roland Zanoni makes a simple pass to Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Sheringham. Colin Sheringham powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.33
Andreas Pringle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malte Eberle who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.8%
32.2%
Play Area
24.4%
45.6%
30%
Scorers