Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 20,334 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Brendan Ferdinand.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Brendan Ferdinand.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the match underway!
4.07
0-0Eduardo Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.34
0-0Les Powell flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Whelan. Dion Gower barges into Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
9.09
0-0Carl Johnson makes an attacking run forward. Carl Johnson finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jody Lee!
12.37
Dion Gower flicks a high ball forward to Carl Gascoigne who takes it down. Carl Gascoigne sees Ugo King in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ugo King sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Jody Lee manages to keep it out.
14.42
0-0Niccolo Kasper hacks Enrique Fernandez from behind! Niccolo Kasper is shown the yellow card! Enrique Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.31
1-0Jaouad Le Paih makes a probing pass to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to Graham Whelan, releasing him through on goal. Graham Whelan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Francois Kopa had no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
24.31
Simone Taddei hits a low pass to Stan Matthews. Stan Matthews makes a defence splitting pass to Carl Gascoigne. Carl Gascoigne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.01
Stan Matthews sees Carl Gascoigne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Ugo King. Ugo King whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jody Lee comfortably picks it out of the air!
28.26
1-0Jason Cope threads the ball through to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez sees Craig Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez flicks the ball with his head but Dion Gower is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
32.26
1-0Craig Thomson makes a probing pass to Stan Matthews. Stan Matthews makes a probing pass to Ugo King but he's offside!
34.18
Enrique Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Pinheiro controls it well on his chest. Rafael Pinheiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.29
Richard Hendry threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Kasper. Niccolo Kasper hits a low pass to Carl Gascoigne. Some good footwork from Carl Gascoigne provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
42.31
Joao Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Fernandez picks a pass forward to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
44.00
Craig Thomson hits a low pass to Ugo King. Ugo King plays a one-two with Carl Gascoigne and advances towards the goal... Ugo King makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
49.01
Niccolo Kasper kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo King. Ugo King edges inside the box! Ugo King looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Jody Lee is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.33
1-1Eduardo Campos hacks Ugo King from behind! The referee calls over Eduardo Campos and warns him to calm down! Ugo King stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.39
Richard Hendry sees space and advances. Richard Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Gascoigne but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.57
Jaouad Le Paih flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Rafael Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Enrique Fernandez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
73.16
Eduardo Campos knocks the ball forward to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.11
Alan Best flicks a high pass forward. Ugo King holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ugo King plays a one-two with Stan Matthews and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Ugo King provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.17
Richard Hendry hits a low pass to Stan Matthews. Stan Matthews puts a great ball through. Ugo King runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
84.55
Richard Hendry sees a break and surges forward. Richard Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Matthews. Stan Matthews directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jody Lee.
86.51
1-1It's a corner kick. Simone Taddei kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Niccolo Kasper tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
87.42
Without breaking stride, Enrique Fernandez plays the ball forward to Craig Marr. Craig Marr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Pinheiro but he's offside!
90.00
Dion Gower gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Carl Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort but Jody Lee reads it well. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
5
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
30.4%
45.6%
24.1%
Scorers
| Graham Whelan 21 | Ugo King 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ugo King of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jody Lee (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Jaouad Le Paih (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jason Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joao Veloso (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Les Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Enrique Fernandez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Rafael Pinheiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Graham Whelan (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Craig Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dave Stockdale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ben Palmer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Achille Regonesi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leonardo Marin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Francois Kopa (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alan Best (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carl Johnson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dion Gower (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Craig Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Niccolo Kasper (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Simone Taddei (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ugo King (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Stan Matthews (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Gascoigne (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Paolo Peckham (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Hurst (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mark Vickers (ATT) | 0 | |