Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 17,859 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Newcastle United and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Newcastle United and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Leeds United get the match underway!
4.54
1-0Sylvain Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Takis Taoulas. Takis Taoulas flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Pineda. Manuel Pineda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.22
1-0Mario Enriquez makes a beautiful solo run. Mario Enriquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
20.27
Philipe Casanova flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Beutler. Nico Beutler tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
27.17
1-0Nico Beutler comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Woodcock. Nico Beutler is warned by the referee! Sylvain Woodcock stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.15
Gary Meiklejohn comes in with a late challenge on Lucien Mboma. Gary Meiklejohn is given a warning by the referee! Lucien Mboma runs off the knock.
33.27
1-0Gary Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.50
Gary Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet threads the ball through to Craig Collins. Craig Collins takes a shot at goal. Craig Collins scores for Newcastle United!!
42.30
Garba Yekini makes a probing pass to Mario Enriquez. Mario Enriquez kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Croft. Mike Croft shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Newcastle United start the second half!
47.28
Hakan Izzet comes in with a late challenge on Garba Yekini. The referee calls over Hakan Izzet and warns him to calm down! Garba Yekini stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.58
Graham Britton catches Philipe Casanova on the ankles. Graham Britton is warned by the referee! Philipe Casanova hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.50
Takis Taoulas hacks Mario Enriquez from behind! Takis Taoulas is given a warning by the referee! Mario Enriquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.47
Craig Collins hacks Garba Yekini from behind! Craig Collins is warned by the referee! Garba Yekini runs off the knock.
55.39
Gary Meiklejohn sees a break and surges forward. Gary Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Pineda. Manuel Pineda directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.49
Mario Enriquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Croft. Mike Croft shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.35
3-0Leeds United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
65.28
3-0Graham Britton makes a simple pass to Gary Meiklejohn. Gary Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Collins. Craig Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Pineda. Manuel Pineda heads the ball goalwards but somehow Marc Rommedahl manages to keep it out.
67.04
Leeds United are easily keeping Newcastle United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
71.35
Vegard El-Fakiri catches Hakan Izzet on the ankles. Vegard El-Fakiri is given a warning by the referee! Hakan Izzet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.26
Sylvain Woodcock barges into Lucien Mboma. Sylvain Woodcock is warned by the referee! Lucien Mboma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.22
Garba Yekini knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Enriquez. Mario Enriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Beutler. Nico Beutler goes all the way! Nico Beutler takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Marcel Kühn!
81.47
Garba Yekini catches Craig Collins on the ankles. The referee calls over Garba Yekini and warns him to calm down! Craig Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.32
Gary Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Craig Collins. Craig Collins whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Pineda. Manuel Pineda connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Manuel Pineda!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
6
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
29.6%
46.5%
23.9%
Scorers
| Hakan Izzet 5 Craig Collins 34 Manuel Pineda 55, 83 |