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 Norwich City. A crowd of 16,836 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off the first half!
3.36
0-0Michael James kicks a strong pass forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
4.55
Dragan Suker decides to run forward with the ball. Dragan Suker makes a beautiful solo run. Dragan Suker shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.48
0-0Dragan Suker catches Djezon Savidan on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Djezon Savidan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.08
0-0Francisco Herrero makes a simple pass to Ferry de Jong. Ferry de Jong knocks the ball forward to Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Souness who gathers it comfortably.
21.38
0-0Salvatore Pancaro hits it upfield. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball towards Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Rúben Galvan manages to gather it comfortably.
24.48
Salvatore Pancaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael James. Michael James chips the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
26.03
Jes Fredgaard chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.32
Francisco Herrero hacks Djezon Savidan from behind! Francisco Herrero is shown the yellow card! Djezon Savidan stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.05
Miguael Oulmers brings the ball forward. Miguael Oulmers tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Rúben Galvan manages to gather it comfortably.
40.49
Anthony Sinclair flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City kick off!
47.09
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
51.49
Norwich City are easily keeping Newcastle United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
53.42
0-1Jes Fredgaard passes the ball forward to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.22
Michael James knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.03
Andreas Pringle makes a simple pass to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball towards Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Rúben Galvan easily smothers it.
77.24
Michael James kicks a strong pass forward to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from 25 yards but somehow Rúben Galvan manages to keep it out.
79.52
Andreas Pringle sees a break and surges forward. Andreas Pringle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Rúben Galvan manages to keep it out.
81.23
Talal Sinouh knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguael Oulmers. Miguael Oulmers makes a simple pass to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Rúben Galvan is on top of it.
84.07
Anthony Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cor Human. Cor Human shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Colin Souness easily smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
25.3%
47.1%
27.6%
Scorers