Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Barnsley. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Newcastle United and Barnsley are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Newcastle United and Barnsley are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Barnsley get the match underway!
2.19
0-0Brynjar Gunnlaugsson sees space and advances. Brynjar Gunnlaugsson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jon Dahl Beck easily smothers it.
3.28
0-0Augustine Akinbiyi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vegard Leonhardsen. Vegard Leonhardsen lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Dublin. Lee Dublin flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
4.05
0-0Patrick Perry barges into Daniele Rowett. Patrick Perry is shown the yellow card! Daniele Rowett stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.05
0-0Marvin Mendonca knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.53
Amine Bourakba makes a probing pass to Daniele Rowett. Daniele Rowett plays a perfect one-two with Phil Kirkland and rushes in on goal... Daniele Rowett cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.24
0-0Ugo Woodcock barges into Marvin Mendonca. Ugo Woodcock is warned by the referee! Marvin Mendonca runs off the knock.
16.43
Brynjar Gunnlaugsson knocks the ball forward to Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland plays a perfect one-two with Said Zegers and rushes in on goal... Phil Kirkland shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
18.05
Marvin Mendonca chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Rowett. Daniele Rowett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.30
Ugo Woodcock advances with the ball. Ugo Woodcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden shoots from just inside the box but somehow Egutu Afolabi manages to keep it out.
22.47
1-0Patrick Perry knocks the ball forward to Augustine Akinbiyi. Augustine Akinbiyi knocks the ball forward to Vegard Leonhardsen. Vegard Leonhardsen goes all the way! Vegard Leonhardsen rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.53
Brynjar Gunnlaugsson makes a simple pass to Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Cottee.
39.23
Patrick Perry threads the ball through to Ugo Woodcock. Ugo Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Lee Dublin. Lee Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kieron Marsden scores for Newcastle United!!
45.00
Amine Bourakba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Said Zegers. Said Zegers shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
47.30
Marvin Mendonca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Perry.
48.54
Joe Grimandi knocks the ball forward to Marvin Mendonca. Marvin Mendonca passes the ball forward to Said Zegers. Said Zegers shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
49.18
Jani Gadd kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Mendonca. Marvin Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Rowett. Daniele Rowett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.49
Marvin Mendonca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Rowett. Daniele Rowett whips in a cross ball towards Said Zegers. Said Zegers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.32
Brynjar Gunnlaugsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Zegers. Said Zegers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.56
2-1Chris Naylor decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Naylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vegard Leonhardsen but he's offside!
61.41
2-1Steve Cottee barges into Phil Kirkland. Steve Cottee is given a warning by the referee! Phil Kirkland carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.08
Stefan Dumitru Hagi plays a long ball forward. Daniele Rowett shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.44
Amine Bourakba decides to run forward with the ball. Amine Bourakba plays a perfect one-two with Said Zegers and rushes in on goal... Amine Bourakba takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
84.51
Jani Gadd makes a probing pass to Marvin Mendonca. Marvin Mendonca makes a simple pass to Said Zegers. Said Zegers shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.47
Marvin Mendonca passes the ball forward to Said Zegers. Said Zegers lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Scott Young makes a simple pass to Daniele Rowett. Daniele Rowett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel McManaman.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
25.4%
74.6%
Play Area
35.2%
43.7%
21.1%
Scorers