Match Report


Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Shane RoweShane Rowe Darren Hickson Darren Hickson
Phil CollymoreP. Collymore73
G
1
G
82Matías FrancoM. Franco
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith70
D
2
D
72Rodney WauR. Wau
Arthur EadieA. Eadie70
D
3
D
75Cesar MoutinhoC. Moutinho
Edward OakesE. Oakes70
D
4
D
77Alun CooperA. Cooper
Alistair GranvilleA. Granville67
D
5
M
77Ross DelaneyR. Delaney
Miguel AlmeidaM. Almeida77
M
captain6captain
M
75Carlton CarltonC. Carlton
Emile MayE. May72
M
7
M
74Trevor ThompsonT. Thompson
Duncan BurleyD. Burley72
M
8
M
73Herve YapiH. Yapi
Julian FormonJ. Formon71
A
9
A
78Duncan HibbsD. Hibbs
Seth LawtonS. Lawton71
A
10
A
74Billy ThomsonB. Thomson
George HumanG. Human71
A
11
A
76Stefan VöllerS. Völler
 
Mike RowettM. Rowett68
D
12
D
73Garry DalglishG. Dalglish
Dion LaverD. Laver71
M
13
M
76Martin KaiserM. Kaiser
Thomas SchnellingerT. Schnellinger68
A
14
A
72Clive FroggattC. Froggatt

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 19,149 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.


0.00
The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
4.11
Cesar Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
6.54
Rodney Wau flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler advances inside the box! Stefan Völler shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.16
Arthur Eadie kicks a strong pass forward to Emile May. Emile May makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Matías Franco manages to keep it out.
9.16
Cesar Moutinho comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Eadie. The referee calls over Cesar Moutinho and shows him a yellow card! Arthur Eadie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.56
Carlton Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Thompson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Trevor Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Phil Collymore picks it out of the air!
16.16
Alun Cooper flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Hibbs who takes it down. Duncan Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.19
Rodney Wau threads a neat ball through to Carlton Carlton. Carlton Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
24.35
Arthur Eadie kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton runs straight at the defence! Seth Lawton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Matías Franco gets down and covers it.
26.08
Carlton Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Phil Collymore!
30.53
Herve Yapi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Phil Collymore smothers it!
33.01
With some swift thinking, John Naysmith plays the ball forward to Duncan Burley. With great vision, Duncan Burley plays the ball forward to Emile May. Emile May deftly passes the ball to Seth Lawton, releasing him through on goal. Seth Lawton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
34.00
Edward Oakes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Human. George Human makes a simple pass to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of George Human. George Human shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alun Cooper steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
40.34
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
Ross Delaney catches Alistair Granville on the ankles. The referee calls over Ross Delaney and warns him to calm down! Alistair Granville runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the second half underway!
53.56
Herve Yapi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Carlton. Carlton Carlton shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
55.06
Rodney Wau comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Granville. Rodney Wau is given a warning by the referee! Alistair Granville gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.47
Edward Oakes flicks a high pass forward to Emile May who brings the ball under control. Emile May threads the ball through to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida runs straight at the defence! Miguel Almeida side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Matías Franco.
60.44
Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Garry Dalglish replacing Rodney Wau .
63.18
Duncan Burley makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Burley whips in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matías Franco with no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
66.45
Duncan Burley hacks Carlton Carlton from behind! Duncan Burley is shown the yellow card! Carlton Carlton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.48
John Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Formon. Julian Formon shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
72.07
Duncan Burley makes a probing pass to George Human. George Human deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile May but the linesman indicates offside!
73.05
Edward Oakes flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Almeida who brings the ball under control. Miguel Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Formon. Julian Formon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
75.23
Emile May knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Formon. Julian Formon flicks the ball to his team mate, George Human. George Human shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.41
Duncan Burley makes a simple pass to Julian Formon. Julian Formon shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
81.21
George Human hacks Alun Cooper from behind! The referee brings George Human to one side and gives him a warning! Alun Cooper runs off the knock.
85.14
Arthur Eadie makes a probing pass to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton edges inside the box! Seth Lawton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Matías Franco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.32
Miguel Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida shoots from just inside the box but somehow Matías Franco manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Newcastle United

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
29.5%
42.3%
28.2%

Scorers
Seth Lawton 63, 85
George Human 75
Duncan Hibbs 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Seth Lawton of Newcastle United

Match Ratings
1.Phil Collymore (GK)
7
2.John Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Arthur Eadie (DEF)
6
4.Edward Oakes (DEF)
6
5.Alistair Granville (DEF)
6
6.Miguel Almeida (MID)
8
7.Emile May (MID)
6
8.Duncan Burley (MID)yellow card
7
9.Julian Formon (ATT)
6
10.Seth Lawton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
11.George Human (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Mike Rowett (DEF)
0
13.Dion Laver (MID)
0
14.Thomas Schnellinger (ATT)
0

1.Matías Franco (GK)
7
2.Rodney Wau (DEF)
6
3.Cesar Moutinho (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Alun Cooper (DEF)
6
5.Ross Delaney (MID)
6
6.Carlton Carlton (MID)
6
7.Trevor Thompson (MID)
6
8.Herve Yapi (MID)
6
9.Duncan Hibbs (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Billy Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Stefan Völler (ATT)
7
 
12.Garry Dalglish (DEF)
6
13.Martin Kaiser (MID)
0
14.Clive Froggatt (ATT)
0