Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Southampton. A crowd of 18,535 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Davis.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Davis.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
9.46
0-0Alan Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Laver. Dion Laver plays a quick one-two with Juan Pena and rushes in on goal... Alec Sullivan hacks Dion Laver from behind! Dion Laver appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
14.30
1-0António Vargas darts forward. António Vargas flicks a high pass forward. Juan Pena collects the pass. Juan Pena plays a one-two with George Human and advances towards the goal... Juan Pena makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.44
1-0Arnauld Cudini knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante runs straight at the defence! Maurizio Ferrante looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Phil Collymore keeps it out!
24.34
1-0Alan Davies clumsily knocks into Jon Robinson. Alan Davies is shown the yellow card! Jon Robinson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.09
1-0Helder Santos clumsily knocks into Maurizio Ferrante. Helder Santos is given a warning by the referee! Maurizio Ferrante runs off the knock.
28.02
Alec Sullivan makes a probing pass to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini sees a break and surges forward. Arnauld Cudini advances inside the box! Arnauld Cudini takes a shot at goal but Phil Collymore is on top of his game. Great save!
38.56
1-0Arthur Eadie chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Formon. Julian Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.27
Arnauld Cudini makes a simple pass to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Eadie.
45.00
1-0Marvin Shearer darts forward. Marvin Shearer passes the ball forward but Jean Chr. Tourenne is offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Newcastle United kick off the second half!
47.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Arnauld Cudini laces a through ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante plays a scrappy one-two with Arnauld Cudini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Maurizio Ferrante cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Phil Collymore had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
53.20
Dion Laver clumsily knocks into Leon Peckham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Peckham carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.52
Arnauld Cudini flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Shearer who takes it down. Marvin Shearer threads the ball through to Arnauld Cudini but he's offside!
66.23
With a delightful solo run, John Naysmith stretches the opposition's defence. John Naysmith advances inside the box! John Naysmith tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.33
2-1Alan Davies sees Juan Pena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Pena sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
72.41
Dion Laver decides to run forward with the ball. Dion Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Deleon who gathers it comfortably.
73.04
Jon Robinson flicks a high ball forward to Kodjo Diani who takes it down. Kodjo Diani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Arnauld Cudini picks a pass forward to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne plays a scrappy one-two with Arnauld Cudini and advances towards the goal... Jean Chr. Tourenne shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.07
Dion Laver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Davies. Alan Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
20.3%
43.8%
35.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Maurizio Ferrante of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Phil Collymore (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Naysmith (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 3. | Arthur Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | António Vargas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Helder Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Almeida (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Dion Laver (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Alan Davies (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Julian Formon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Juan Pena (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | George Human (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Cooke (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ledley Byrne (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Seth Lawton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Luís Deleon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jon Robinson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Leon Peckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maurizio Ferrante (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Arnauld Cudini (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Romero P. Carcedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marvin Shearer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kodjo Diani (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Amara Paisley (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Youds (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brian Parker (MID) | 0 | |