Match Report


Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Noel HenryNoel Henry Computer Player Computer Player
Joel LitmanenJ. Litmanen79
G
1captain
G
63Les LaycockL. Laycock
Ignacio PabónI. Pabón81
D
captain2
D
74Linus SchulzeL. Schulze
Rabiu BabayaroR. Babayaro73
D
3
D
75Matt InglisM. Inglis
Ade GarbaA. Garba80
D
4
D
63Cesar MonteiroC. Monteiro
Fernando FernandesF. Fernandes80
M
5
D
50Leon BeckhamL. Beckham
Nicky PowerN. Power71
M
6
M
57Max ParkerM. Parker
Igor NikiforovI. Nikiforov77
M
7
A
66Hugo IkpebaH. Ikpeba
Dennis BakkatiD. Bakkati77
M
8
M
64Damien KasperD. Kasper
Salomon NdoS. Ndo72
A
9
M
59Steve McgrealS. Mcgreal
Arthur GreeningA. Greening69
A
10
A
62Syd BowerS. Bower
Hugo LopesH. Lopes75
A
11
A
64Brian SmithB. Smith
 
Danny PeckhamD. Peckham65
M
12
A
64Eddy DarchevilleE. Darcheville
Aaron WauA. Wau73
A
13
M
63Ugo RiggottU. Riggott
Jonas KneisslJ. Kneissl70
D
14
M
62Alec MorrisonA. Morrison

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 17,916 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Carlisle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.


0.00
Newcastle United kick off the first half!
10.41
With imagination, Dennis Bakkati plays the ball forward to Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Greening but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.15
Cesar Monteiro threads the ball through to Steve Mcgreal. Steve Mcgreal threads the ball through to Syd Bower. Syd Bower makes a pass forward but Brian Smith makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
16.46
Dennis Bakkati flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Lopes who takes it down. Hugo Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Salomon Ndo. Salomon Ndo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Les Laycock didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.25
Hugo Ikpeba flicks a high ball forward to Syd Bower who takes it down. Syd Bower finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.45
Dennis Bakkati changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dennis Bakkati controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.22
Dennis Bakkati flicks a high pass forward. Salomon Ndo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Salomon Ndo knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Greening. Arthur Greening rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Les Laycock had no chance!! Goal for Carlisle United!
33.46
Nicky Power flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Lopes collects the pass. Hugo Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Salomon Ndo. Salomon Ndo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
42.58
Ade Garba flicks a high ball forward to Nicky Power who takes it down. Nicky Power kicks a strong pass forward to Salomon Ndo. Salomon Ndo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Linus Schulze.
45.00
Nicky Power threads a neat ball through to Arthur Greening. Arthur Greening shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Carlisle United appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Carlisle United start the second half!
49.16
Ignacio Pabón plays the ball forward to Nicky Power. Nicky Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance but Les Laycock is on top of it.
51.49
Steve Mcgreal barges into Nicky Power. Steve Mcgreal is given a warning by the referee! Nicky Power stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.46
Steve Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Syd Bower holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Bower finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Joel Litmanen manages to gather it.
54.42
Nicky Power flicks a high pass forward to Salomon Ndo who brings the ball under control. Salomon Ndo knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Lopes. With a superhuman jump, Hugo Lopes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Hugo Lopes scores for Carlisle United!!
59.16
Steve Mcgreal threads the ball through to Brian Smith. Brian Smith cuts inside the box! Brian Smith takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Damien Kasper plays the ball forward to Syd Bower. Syd Bower shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.34
Steve Mcgreal barges into Nicky Power. The referee calls over Steve Mcgreal again and warns him to calm down! Nicky Power stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.22
Igor Nikiforov sees Hugo Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Lopes shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Les Laycock manages to gather it.
81.41
Dennis Bakkati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salomon Ndo. Salomon Ndo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
83.15
Hugo Ikpeba comes in with a late challenge on Dennis Bakkati. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dennis Bakkati stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.25
Hugo Ikpeba flicks a high pass forward to Syd Bower who brings the ball under control. Syd Bower runs straight at the defence! Syd Bower strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Joel Litmanen. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Carlisle United

Newcastle United
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
24.6%
49.3%
26.1%

Scorers
Dennis Bakkati 21
Arthur Greening 28
Hugo Lopes 54
Brian Smith 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dennis Bakkati of Carlisle United

Match Ratings
1.Joel Litmanen (GK)
6
2.Ignacio Pabón (DEF)
6
3.Rabiu Babayaro (DEF)
6
4.Ade Garba (DEF)
7
5.Fernando Fernandes (MID)
6
6.Nicky Power (MID)
7
7.Igor Nikiforov (MID)
6
8.Dennis Bakkati (MID)goal scored
9
9.Salomon Ndo (ATT)
7
10.Arthur Greening (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Hugo Lopes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Danny Peckham (MID)
0
13.Aaron Wau (ATT)
0
14.Jonas Kneissl (DEF)
0

1.Les Laycock (GK)
7
2.Linus Schulze (DEF)
6
3.Matt Inglis (DEF)
6
4.Cesar Monteiro (DEF)
6
5.Leon Beckham (DEF)
6
6.Max Parker (MID)
6
7.Hugo Ikpeba (ATT)yellow card
5
8.Damien Kasper (MID)
6
9.Steve Mcgreal (MID)
6
10.Syd Bower (ATT)
6
11.Brian Smith (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Eddy Darcheville (ATT)
0
13.Ugo Riggott (MID)
0
14.Alec Morrison (MID)
0