Match Report
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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 West Ham United. A crowd of 16,420 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Ham United get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Pablo Garrido makes a simple pass to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
4.27
1-0Volodymyr Zgurovsky knocks the ball forward to Kevin Deane. Kevin Deane flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Byrne who takes it down. Aaron Byrne makes a simple pass, allowing Ben Mcgreal to run into the box. Ben Mcgreal side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Zac Diaz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.15
Volodymyr Zgurovsky flicks a high pass forward. Paul Carlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Carlton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Carlton plays a one-two with Ben Mcgreal and advances towards the goal... Paul Carlton takes a shot at goal. Zac Diaz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.47
2-0Paul Carlton darts forward. Paul Carlton shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
18.16
Mike Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.16
2-0Paul Lockley hits a low pass to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Deane. Kevin Deane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.35
Alun Plowright launches a long ball forward. Pius Wisgerhof whips in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. With a superhuman jump, Martin Hierro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Artur Ripanu is on top of it.
26.51
Claus Lundekvam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof whips in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Ham United!
38.32
Martin Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes runs straight at the defence! Luis Antunes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luis Antunes!
44.52
Luis Antunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Newcastle United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.38
2-2Jorge Anaya flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Garrido collects the pass. Pablo Garrido makes a probing pass to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof whips in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. Craig Mckay hacks Luis Antunes from behind! Luis Antunes appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
48.23
With a delightful solo run, Ben Mcgreal stretches the opposition's defence. Ben Mcgreal plays a one-two with Aaron Byrne and advances towards the goal... Ben Mcgreal muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ben Mcgreal!
54.05
Ben Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to Seth Milligan who brings the ball under control. Seth Milligan threads a neat, attacking ball through to Paolo Myers. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paolo Myers provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Zac Diaz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.57
Claus Lundekvam takes it forward alone. Claus Lundekvam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof rushes past Craig Mckay! Pius Wisgerhof shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pius Wisgerhof!
66.00
Mike Waters sees Martin Hierro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Hierro advances inside the box! Martin Hierro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Artur Ripanu manages to gather it.
67.41
Jorge Anaya flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Garrido collects the pass. Pablo Garrido surges forward with the ball. Pablo Garrido controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
72.33
Pablo Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Waters. Mike Waters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. West Ham United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
78.51
Pius Wisgerhof flicks a high pass forward. Martin Hierro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Hierro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.55
Mike Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.12
Seth Milligan knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Zac Diaz.
82.24
4-3Ben Mcgreal takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Jason Carter takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
87.54
Juan Leon flicks a high pass forward to Pius Wisgerhof who brings the ball under control. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
89.08
Ben Mcgreal kicks a strong pass forward to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
30.8%
42.3%
26.9%
Scorers
| Ben Mcgreal 4, 48 Paul Carlton 12 Paolo Myers 54 | Luis Antunes 27, 38 Pius Wisgerhof 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ben Mcgreal of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Artur Ripanu (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Volodymyr Zgurovsky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jason Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ben Mcgreal (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Paul Carlton (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Paul Lockley (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Aaron Byrne (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Seth Milligan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paolo Myers (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Lucas Gonzales (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stuart Mcallister (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jacob Stamp (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Zac Diaz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matt Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Leon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claus Lundekvam (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mike Waters (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pablo Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jorge Anaya (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pius Wisgerhof (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Luis Antunes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Mamar Leroy (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Gemmell (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Norberto Arreola (ATT) | 0 | |