Match Report


Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United     Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
Steve LowerySteve Lowery Richard Deane Richard Deane
Artur RipanuA. Ripanu77
G
1
G
74Giampiero Di NataleG. Di Natale
Volodymyr ZgurovskyV. Zgurovsky80
D
2
D
71Christian NeudeckerC. Neudecker
Jason CarterJ. Carter73
D
3
D
69Gary GallacherG. Gallacher
Craig MckayC. Mckay73
D
4captain
D
67Steve CharltonS. Charlton
Kevin DeaneK. Deane75
M
5
D
70Linus ZickL. Zick
Frank LinekerF. Lineker73
M
captain6
M
75Francis ScalesF. Scales
Paul LockleyP. Lockley81
M
7
M
71Ben LeeB. Lee
Paul CarltonP. Carlton83
M
8
M
70Edouard AntunesE. Antunes
Seth MilliganS. Milligan73
A
9
A
74Isaiah CampbellI. Campbell
Andriy FeskovA. Feskov80
A
10
A
80Edgar Kroupi-ZahiE. Kroupi-Zahi
Paolo MyersP. Myers75
A
11
A
74Marcus BishopM. Bishop
 
Robert HackworthR. Hackworth72
D
12
A
66Del BeckhamD. Beckham
Scott BeattieS. Beattie71
M
13
M
62Tim ClaphamT. Clapham
John HigginbothamJ. Higginbotham70
M
14
M
68Graham BarmbyG. Barmby

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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 Crystal Palace. A crowd of 17,087 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.


0.00
Crystal Palace get the match underway!
3.54
Francis Scales runs forward with the ball. Francis Scales flicks a high ball forward to Isaiah Campbell who takes it down. Isaiah Campbell shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
4.14
Paul Lockley makes a probing pass to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan edges inside the box! Seth Milligan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.02
Edouard Antunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop advances inside the box! Marcus Bishop muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Marcus Bishop scores for Crystal Palace!!
9.49
Paul Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Andriy Feskov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andriy Feskov plays a one-two with Paolo Myers and advances towards the goal... Andriy Feskov side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
18.26
Edouard Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Frank Lineker. The referee warns Edouard Antunes to calm down! Frank Lineker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.58
Paul Carlton knocks the ball forward to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.25
Steve Charlton flicks a high pass forward to Gary Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Gary Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Lee. Ben Lee kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Campbell but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.35
With some swift thinking, Steve Charlton plays the ball forward to Edouard Antunes. Edouard Antunes threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Bishop controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Marcus Bishop comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
30.37
Volodymyr Zgurovsky threads the ball through to Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan runs straight at the defence! Seth Milligan strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Giampiero Di Natale!
36.31
Frank Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Seth Milligan controls it well on his chest. Seth Milligan knocks the ball forward to Andriy Feskov but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Gary Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Edouard Antunes who takes it down. Edouard Antunes threads a neat ball through to Edgar Kroupi-Zahi. Edgar Kroupi-Zahi deftly passes the ball to Marcus Bishop, releasing him through on goal. Marcus Bishop rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half. The Crystal Palace players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Newcastle United kick off!
48.36
Steve Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Isaiah Campbell threads the ball through to Marcus Bishop but he's offside!
49.52
Gary Gallacher clumsily knocks into Seth Milligan. Gary Gallacher is warned by the referee! Seth Milligan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.52
Volodymyr Zgurovsky flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Deane. Kevin Deane hits a low pass to Andriy Feskov. Andriy Feskov edges inside the box! Andriy Feskov looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Giampiero Di Natale manages to keep it out.
54.59
Kevin Deane hacks Isaiah Campbell from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Deane and shows him a yellow card! Isaiah Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.47
Paul Lockley passes the ball forward to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers plays a one-two with Seth Milligan and advances towards the goal... Paolo Myers shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.12
Jason Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Andriy Feskov. Andriy Feskov knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Giampiero Di Natale gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
60.20
Edouard Antunes decides to run forward with the ball. Edouard Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
61.55
Paul Carlton makes a probing pass to Andriy Feskov. Andriy Feskov shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
66.33
Isaiah Campbell barges into Jason Carter. Isaiah Campbell is given a warning by the referee! Jason Carter stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.11
Kevin Deane makes a probing pass to Andriy Feskov. Andriy Feskov edges inside the box! Andriy Feskov looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
75.28
Jason Carter flicks a high pass forward. Paul Lockley collects the pass. Paul Lockley hits a low pass to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Giampiero Di Natale with no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
77.28
Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Graham Barmby replacing Edouard Antunes and Del Beckham replacing Marcus Bishop .
84.59
Craig Mckay threads the ball through to Volodymyr Zgurovsky. Volodymyr Zgurovsky takes it forward alone. Volodymyr Zgurovsky controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
85.12
Volodymyr Zgurovsky threads a neat ball through to Kevin Deane. Kevin Deane threads the ball through to Andriy Feskov. Andriy Feskov edges inside the box! Andriy Feskov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.07
Graham Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Kroupi-Zahi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edgar Kroupi-Zahi plays a one-two with Isaiah Campbell and rushes in on goal... Edgar Kroupi-Zahi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Volodymyr Zgurovsky changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Volodymyr Zgurovsky sees Seth Milligan just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Seth Milligan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Giampiero Di Natale!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Newcastle United

Crystal Palace
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
21.4%
45.2%
33.3%

Scorers
Paolo Myers 75
Andriy Feskov 85
Marcus Bishop 6, 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andriy Feskov of Newcastle United

Match Ratings
1.Artur Ripanu (GK)
6
2.Volodymyr Zgurovsky (DEF)
7
3.Jason Carter (DEF)
6
4.Craig Mckay (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Deane (MID)yellow card
6
6.Frank Lineker (MID)
6
7.Paul Lockley (MID)
7
8.Paul Carlton (MID)
6
9.Seth Milligan (ATT)
7
10.Andriy Feskov (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Paolo Myers (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Robert Hackworth (DEF)
0
13.Scott Beattie (MID)
0
14.John Higginbotham (MID)
0

1.Giampiero Di Natale (GK)
7
2.Christian Neudecker (DEF)
6
3.Gary Gallacher (DEF)
6
4.Steve Charlton (DEF)
6
5.Linus Zick (DEF)
6
6.Francis Scales (MID)
6
7.Ben Lee (MID)
6
8.Edouard Antunes (MID)
7
9.Isaiah Campbell (ATT)
6
10.Edgar Kroupi-Zahi (ATT)
6
11.Marcus Bishop (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Del Beckham (ATT)
6
13.Tim Clapham (MID)
0
14.Graham Barmby (MID)
6