Match Report


Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United     SunderlandSunderland
Shane RoweShane Rowe Kieran Rufus Kieran Rufus
Phil CollymoreP. Collymore73
G
1
G
80Oliver RahnO. Rahn
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith70
D
2
D
79Fabian Van BeukeringF. Van Beukering
Robert CookeR. Cooke73
D
3
D
75Michel Ten HagM. Ten Hag
António VargasA. Vargas78
D
4
D
78Bruno MendesB. Mendes
Helder SantosH. Santos72
D
5
M
83Brandon LopezB. Lopez
Miguel AlmeidaM. Almeida77
M
captain6
M
85Joao Batista FerreiraJ. Ferreira
Emile MayE. May72
M
7
M
84Jonathan GamberiniJ. Gamberini
Duncan BurleyD. Burley72
M
8
M
78Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin
Julian FormonJ. Formon72
A
9captain
A
79Philippe BenyachouP. Benyachou
Juan PenaJ. Pena72
A
10
A
75Billy LawB. Law
George HumanG. Human72
A
11
A
76Scott McGroryS. McGrory
 
Arthur EadieA. Eadie70
D
12
A
73Eoin GreeningE. Greening
Dion LaverD. Laver71
M
13
M
77Roland WyssR. Wyss
Seth LawtonS. Lawton71
A
14
M
75Leon ShiltonL. Shilton

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Sunderland in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.


0.00
Sunderland start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.24
John Naysmith plays the ball forward to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida knocks the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley rushes past Bruno Mendes! Duncan Burley rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
8.16
Helder Santos plays the ball forward to Julian Formon. Julian Formon shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
9.58
Robert Cooke knocks the ball forward to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Formon. Julian Formon rushes past Michel Ten Hag! Julian Formon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
10.06
António Vargas plays the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley flicks a high pass forward. Julian Formon controls it well on his chest. Julian Formon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Oliver Rahn manages to keep it out.
12.27
With vision, Philippe Benyachou laces a through ball forward to Billy Law. Billy Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Phil Collymore is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.20
Helder Santos makes a strong solo run forward. Helder Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Pena. Juan Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.43
Michel Ten Hag threads a neat ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
20.42
Joao Batista Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.43
Michel Ten Hag flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Benyachou controls it well on his chest. Philippe Benyachou changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Philippe Benyachou knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.22
Bruno Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Batista Ferreira. With vision, Joao Batista Ferreira plays the ball forward to Billy Law. Billy Law rushes past John Naysmith! Billy Law muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Phil Collymore with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
33.11
Joao Batista Ferreira catches António Vargas on the ankles. The referee calls over Joao Batista Ferreira and shows him a yellow card! António Vargas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.54
Emile May decides to run forward with the ball. Emile May plays a scrappy one-two with Juan Pena and advances towards the goal... Emile May makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
38.31
Miguel Almeida passes the ball forward to George Human. George Human controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Julian Formon through on goal. Julian Formon cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Oliver Rahn gets down and covers it.
40.05
Duncan Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Human. George Human cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from George Human provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.27
Joao Batista Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
44.56
Duncan Burley passes the ball forward to George Human. George Human finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Duncan Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Human. George Human makes a great pass forward. Juan Pena runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates 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. Sunderland 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
Newcastle United kick off the second half!
49.52
Emile May clumsily knocks into Jonathan Gamberini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Gamberini runs off the knock.
54.03
Emile May flicks a high pass forward to Julian Formon who brings the ball under control. Julian Formon whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Burley. Fabian Van Beukering clumsily knocks into Duncan Burley. Penalty not given!!
57.34
Duncan Burley advances with the ball. Duncan Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Formon. Julian Formon powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
61.54
Emile May flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Almeida finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Oliver Rahn. Excellent save.
63.37
Bruno Mendes hacks Juan Pena from behind! The referee motions to Bruno Mendes to come over. It's a red card!! Juan Pena gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.50
Helder Santos advances with the ball. Helder Santos flicks a high ball forward to Julian Formon who takes it down. Julian Formon tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
77.50
Sunderland have made 3 substitutions with Eoin Greening replacing Billy Law, Roland Wyss replacing Jonathan Gamberini and Leon Shilton replacing Stuart Hopkin .
78.58
Eoin Greening catches John Naysmith on the ankles. The referee brings Eoin Greening to one side and gives him a warning! John Naysmith runs off the knock.
79.56
Philippe Benyachou clumsily knocks into Miguel Almeida. Philippe Benyachou is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Almeida stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.20
Emile May threads a neat ball through to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley whips in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human makes a convincing header. Oliver Rahn gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
83.19
Scott McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian Van Beukering. Fabian Van Beukering makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Phil Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
87.26
António Vargas knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley flicks a high pass forward. Julian Formon collects the pass. Julian Formon runs straight at the defence! Julian Formon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
John Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida threads a neat ball through to George Human. George Human shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Newcastle United

Sunderland
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
65.5%
34.5%
Play Area
29.9%
44.8%
25.3%

Scorers
Julian Formon 87
George Human 90
Billy Law 12, 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Law of Sunderland

Match Ratings
1.Phil Collymore (GK)
6
2.John Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Robert Cooke (DEF)
6
4.António Vargas (DEF)
6
5.Helder Santos (DEF)
6
6.Miguel Almeida (MID)
7
7.Emile May (MID)yellow card
6
8.Duncan Burley (MID)
7
9.Julian Formon (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Juan Pena (ATT)
6
11.George Human (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Arthur Eadie (DEF)
0
13.Dion Laver (MID)
0
14.Seth Lawton (ATT)
0

1.Oliver Rahn (GK)
7
2.Fabian Van Beukering (DEF)
6
3.Michel Ten Hag (DEF)
6
4.Bruno Mendes (DEF)red card
3
5.Brandon Lopez (MID)
6
6.Joao Batista Ferreira (MID)yellow card
6
7.Jonathan Gamberini (MID)
6
8.Stuart Hopkin (MID)
6
9.Philippe Benyachou (ATT)
7
10.Billy Law (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Scott McGrory (ATT)
6
 
12.Eoin Greening (ATT)
5
13.Roland Wyss (MID)
6
14.Leon Shilton (MID)
6