Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 16,404 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Brown.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Brown.
0.00
0-0Manchester City get the match underway!
8.21
0-0Brian Lua-Lua laces a through ball forward to Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.10
Dave Thatcher flicks a high ball forward to Gary McStay who takes it down. Gary McStay flicks a high pass forward. Mick Lowe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
14.22
0-0Edward Oakes decides to run forward with the ball. Edward Oakes advances inside the box! Edward Oakes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
22.10
Arthur Eadie flicks a high pass forward to Seth Lawton who brings the ball under control. Seth Lawton knocks the ball forward to George Human. George Human shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.10
0-0Alan Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton knocks the ball forward to Emile May but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.05
0-1Brian Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to Jamie Le Saux. Jamie Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leonardo Verges!
30.11
Emile May flicks the ball to his team mate, George Human. George Human shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.44
0-1George Human takes it forward alone. George Human knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Davies. Adrian Patterson catches Alan Davies on the ankles. Alan Davies appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
33.11
Emile May chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Seaman. Ugo Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gavin Elliott didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.17
0-1Adrian Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges flicks a high ball forward to Brian Lua-Lua who takes it down. Brian Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Phil Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
36.23
Kemal Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Alan Davies controls it well on his chest. Alan Davies whips in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.08
0-1Seth Lawton catches Brian Lua-Lua on the ankles. The referee calls over Seth Lawton and shows him a yellow card! Brian Lua-Lua hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Newcastle United kick off!
49.47
John Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Seaman. Ugo Seaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile May. Emile May knocks the ball forward to Seth Lawton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.17
0-1Kemal Lineker barges into Gary McStay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary McStay carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.21
Stuart Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
57.02
Brian Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.48
John Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Davies. Alan Davies flicks a high ball forward to Seth Lawton who takes it down. Seth Lawton edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Seth Lawton provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Gavin Elliott!
63.41
71.41
Seth Lawton threads a neat ball through to Alan Davies. Alan Davies plays a one-two with Dion Laver and advances towards the goal... Alan Davies rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.25
Adrian Patterson knocks the ball forward to Jamie Le Saux. Jamie Le Saux chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Strachan. Stuart Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.27
0-1Anthony Mendonca comes in with a late challenge on Seth Lawton. The referee brings Anthony Mendonca to one side and gives him a warning! Seth Lawton runs off the knock.
81.19
Anthony Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Gary McStay. Gary McStay flicks a high pass forward. Brian Lua-Lua controls it well on his chest. Brian Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.47
Del Konchesky hacks Edward Oakes from behind! The referee calls over Del Konchesky and warns him to calm down! Edward Oakes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.29
Emile May flicks a high pass forward. George Human holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Human cuts inside the box! George Human looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
87.38
Edward Oakes chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Laver. Dion Laver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Human. George Human whips in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
22.9%
44.3%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to George Human of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Phil Collymore (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arthur Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edward Oakes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kemal Lineker (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Ugo Seaman (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dion Laver (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Emile May (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alan Davies (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Seth Lawton (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | George Human (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Mike Rowett (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Almeida (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Formon (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gavin Elliott (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adrian Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dave Thatcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brian Lua-Lua (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jamie Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Del Konchesky (ATT) | 5 | |
| 10. | Leonardo Verges (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Mick Lowe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ugo Duberry (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dean Joseph (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aaron Smith (ATT) | 0 | |