Match Report


Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United     Hull CityHull City
Steve LowerySteve Lowery Clyde Wootton Clyde Wootton
Artur RipanuA. Ripanu77
G
1captain
G
74Garry GlassG. Glass
Volodymyr ZgurovskyV. Zgurovsky82
D
2
D
60Cameron LevesqueC. Levesque
Jason CarterJ. Carter75
D
3
D
44Alun MersonA. Merson
Craig MckayC. Mckay74
D
4
D
78Pierre NjankaP. Njanka
Kevin DeaneK. Deane78
M
5
D
67Emerse TiénéE. Tiéné
Frank LinekerF. Lineker86
M
captain6
M
73Jose MendesJ. Mendes
Paul CarltonP. Carlton87
M
7
M
79Jon SherwoodJ. Sherwood
Paul LockleyP. Lockley82
M
8
M
73Said GraavenS. Graaven
Aaron ByrneA. Byrne84
A
9
A
75Philipp ArndtP. Arndt
Matthew GyanM. Gyan80
A
10
A
71Sam MeliaS. Melia
Del FentonD. Fenton78
A
11
A
77Ed DavidsE. Davids
 
Robert HackworthR. Hackworth74
D
12
A
62Shaun WainwrightS. Wainwright
John HigginbothamJ. Higginbotham78
M
13
G
50Francisco DiezF. Diez
Paolo MyersP. Myers76
A
14
D
65Alec ClelandA. Cleland

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Hull City. A crowd of 18,308 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.


0.00
Newcastle United kick off and get the first half underway!
4.37
Without breaking stride, Jon Sherwood plays the ball forward to Said Graaven. Said Graaven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.26
Jon Sherwood flicks a high pass forward to Sam Melia who brings the ball under control. Sam Melia plays a quick one-two with Jose Mendes and rushes in on goal... Sam Melia muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.43
Cameron Levesque threads the ball through to Jon Sherwood. Jon Sherwood kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt cuts inside the box! Philipp Arndt comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Artur Ripanu manages to gather it.
16.29
Alun Merson barges into Paul Lockley. Alun Merson is shown the yellow card! Paul Lockley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.14
Paul Carlton flicks a high pass forward to Frank Lineker who brings the ball under control. With vision, Frank Lineker picks a pass forward to Del Fenton. Del Fenton plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Deane and stumbles forward towards the goal... Del Fenton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
22.01
Paul Lockley hits a low pass to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Del Fenton. Del Fenton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.50
Jon Sherwood makes a beautiful solo run. Jon Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Artur Ripanu who gathers it comfortably.
32.16
Cameron Levesque passes the ball forward to Ed Davids. Ed Davids knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Philipp Arndt is offside!
33.21
Paul Carlton takes it forward alone. Paul Carlton plays a quick one-two with Del Fenton and rushes in on goal... Paul Carlton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Garry Glass as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
39.09
Alun Merson knocks the ball forward to Jon Sherwood. Jon Sherwood flicks a high ball forward to Ed Davids who takes it down. Ed Davids controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
44.25
With some swift thinking, Paul Carlton plays the ball forward to Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley threads the ball through to Matthew Gyan but he's offside!
45.00
Volodymyr Zgurovsky flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Carlton. Paul Carlton plays the ball forward to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cameron Levesque.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hull City kick off!
47.53
Paul Carlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Fenton. Del Fenton edges inside the box! Del Fenton tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.24
Paul Carlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Fenton. Del Fenton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alun Merson.
53.47
Paul Carlton makes a probing pass to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Garry Glass!
54.36
Jason Carter flicks a high pass forward. Frank Lineker collects the pass. Frank Lineker runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Frank Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Garry Glass punches it away to safety.
60.45
Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Shaun Wainwright replacing Ed Davids and Alec Cleland replacing Jon Sherwood .
63.12
Emerse Tiéné catches Del Fenton on the ankles. Emerse Tiéné is shown the yellow card! Del Fenton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.53
Frank Lineker hacks Pierre Njanka from behind! The referee calls over Frank Lineker and warns him to calm down! Pierre Njanka runs off the knock.
66.26
Alun Merson sees space and advances. Alun Merson makes a simple pass to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Wainwright. Some good footwork from Shaun Wainwright provides some space. He shoots at goal but Artur Ripanu reads it well. Great keeping!
67.06
Frank Lineker sees Matthew Gyan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Gyan threads the ball through to Paul Lockley but he's offside!
71.35
Said Graaven threads a neat ball through to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Wainwright controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Shaun Wainwright provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Artur Ripanu comfortably gets down and covers it.
73.31
Alun Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Mendes. Jose Mendes makes an attacking run forward. Jose Mendes tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Artur Ripanu.
81.33
Jason Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Deane. Kevin Deane flicks a high pass forward to Frank Lineker who brings the ball under control. Frank Lineker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Del Fenton but he's offside!
84.48
Said Graaven flicks a high ball forward to Sam Melia who takes it down. Sam Melia knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
87.15
Frank Lineker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Deane. Kevin Deane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Fenton. Del Fenton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cameron Levesque.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Newcastle United

Hull City
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
25.9%
44.7%
29.4%

Scorers
Del Fenton 22, 48
Sam Melia 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Del Fenton of Newcastle United

Match Ratings
1.Artur Ripanu (GK)
7
2.Volodymyr Zgurovsky (DEF)
6
3.Jason Carter (DEF)
6
4.Craig Mckay (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Deane (MID)
6
6.Frank Lineker (MID)
7
7.Paul Carlton (MID)
8
8.Paul Lockley (MID)
6
9.Aaron Byrne (ATT)
6
10.Matthew Gyan (ATT)
6
11.Del Fenton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Robert Hackworth (DEF)
0
13.John Higginbotham (MID)
0
14.Paolo Myers (ATT)
0

1.Garry Glass (GK)
7
2.Cameron Levesque (DEF)
6
3.Alun Merson (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Pierre Njanka (DEF)
6
5.Emerse Tiéné (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Jose Mendes (MID)
7
7.Jon Sherwood (MID)
7
8.Said Graaven (MID)
6
9.Philipp Arndt (ATT)
7
10.Sam Melia (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Ed Davids (ATT)
6
 
12.Shaun Wainwright (ATT)
6
13.Francisco Diez (GK)
0
14.Alec Cleland (DEF)
6