Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 18,957 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0West Ham United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.50
0-0Simon Francke flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Newton. Graeme Newton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Colin Souness easily smothers it.
9.11
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
20.14
0-0Simon Francke makes a probing pass to Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Newton. Graeme Newton powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.19
Miguael Oulmers takes it forward alone. Miguael Oulmers tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.41
Salvatore Pancaro makes a probing pass to Matteo Statuto. Matteo Statuto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but John Mckinlay is on top of it.
34.48
0-1Jim Ward passes the ball forward to Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis knocks the ball forward to Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.00
0-1Andreas Pringle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
44.00
Matteo Statuto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! John Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
47.09
1-1Luca Figueroa clumsily knocks into Simon Francke. Luca Figueroa is shown the yellow card! Simon Francke runs off the knock.
55.34
Kasper Nielsen passes the ball forward to Matteo Statuto. Matteo Statuto threads the ball through to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco threads the ball through to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan rockets a shot on goal but John Mckinlay is on top of it.
59.34
Matteo Statuto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but John Mckinlay manages to gather it comfortably.
65.07
Matteo Statuto kicks a strong pass forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
67.20
Simon Francke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams kicks a strong pass forward to Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.27
Luca Figueroa flicks the ball to his team mate, Matteo Statuto. Matteo Statuto makes a probing pass to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
75.14
Jonathan Serrant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams whips in a cross ball towards Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.44
1-1Graeme Newton barges into Pier G. Corsi. Graeme Newton is given a warning by the referee! Pier G. Corsi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.13
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
79.52
1-1Djezon Savidan barges into Joris Cairo. The referee calls over Djezon Savidan and warns him to calm down! Joris Cairo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.26
Newcastle United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate West Ham United's defence.
83.47
Simon Francke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis goes all the way! Luca Dalakis shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Simon Francke threads the ball through to Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Colin Souness is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
24.6%
49.2%
26.2%
Scorers