Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 20,842 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
6.03
0-0Rodrigue Barckay makes a beautiful solo run. Rodrigue Barckay shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Colin Souness!
8.15
0-0Abel Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hermanni Forssell who gathers it comfortably.
10.36
0-0Andreas Pringle sees space and advances. Andreas Pringle tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
15.52
0-0Earnest Perry hacks Luca Figueroa from behind! Earnest Perry is shown the yellow card! Luca Figueroa runs off the knock.
16.35
Matteo Statuto passes the ball forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Hermanni Forssell!
22.51
0-0Miguael Oulmers hacks Robert Campbell from behind! Miguael Oulmers is given a warning by the referee! Robert Campbell runs off the knock.
34.39
Rodrigue Barckay threads the ball through to Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha goes all the way! Mohammed Okocha takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Colin Souness.
40.57
0-0Robert Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha kicks a strong pass forward to Lucas Gabriel Aloisio but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa get the second half underway!
60.57
Rodrigue Barckay hacks Matteo Statuto from behind! Rodrigue Barckay is warned by the referee! Matteo Statuto stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.36
Robert Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Colin Souness manages to gather it comfortably.
67.17
0-1Ian Galindo threads the ball through to Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio goes all the way! Lucas Gabriel Aloisio tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Colin Souness has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.51
Matteo Statuto makes a simple pass to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.54
Abel Fernandes makes a simple pass to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hermanni Forssell who gathers it comfortably.
73.54
Andy Drake controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Galindo. Ian Galindo knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha goes all the way! Mohammed Okocha takes a shot at goal but somehow Colin Souness manages to keep it out.
79.52
Abel Fernandes makes a beautiful solo run. Abel Fernandes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.37
Miguael Oulmers knocks the ball forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.10
Rodrigue Barckay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Colin Souness!
87.01
Miguael Oulmers barges into Rodrigue Barckay. Miguael Oulmers is warned by the referee again! Rodrigue Barckay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.23
Fouzi Elkhatabi passes the ball forward to Robert Campbell. Robert Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Earnest Perry. Earnest Perry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luca Figueroa.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
28.6%
49.4%
22.1%
Scorers