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 Wigan Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off!
3.27
0-0Pablo Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Marcel Kühn manages to keep it out.
4.26
Takis Taoulas takes it forward alone. Takis Taoulas knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet flicks the ball with his head but Haukur Hjálmarsson is on top of it.
9.14
0-0Roland Schmid kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Tavernese. Paul Tavernese tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.01
Alex Aguirre makes a probing pass to Laurent Veldeman. Laurent Veldeman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.03
Nick Crooks sees space and advances. Nick Crooks chips the ball to his team mate, Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Pineda. Manuel Pineda shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.25
0-0Richardur Sindrason comes in with a late challenge on Hakan Izzet. Richardur Sindrason is given a warning by the referee! Hakan Izzet runs off the knock.
27.47
Roland Schmid controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Tavernese. Paul Tavernese plays a perfect one-two with Hakan Izzet and rushes in on goal... Paul Tavernese makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Haukur Hjálmarsson easily smothers it.
30.39
Alberto Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland Schmid. Roland Schmid kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Pineda. Manuel Pineda goes all the way! Manuel Pineda takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Haukur Hjálmarsson manages to gather it comfortably.
36.25
0-1Pablo Vidal sees space and advances. Pablo Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Marcel Kühn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.40
0-1Ivan Cano makes a simple pass to Manuel Pineda. Manuel Pineda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Haukur Hjálmarsson who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off the second half!
49.55
0-1Laurent Veldeman hacks Nick Crooks from behind! Laurent Veldeman is shown the yellow card! Nick Crooks stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.30
Adil Ramzi threads the ball through to Alex Aguirre. Alex Aguirre makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.56
Pablo Vidal threads the ball through to Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez goes all the way! Patricio Menendez rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.46
0-1Wigan Athletic are easily keeping Newcastle United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
63.47
Gary Meiklejohn sees space and advances. Gary Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.13
Andrés Guerra knocks the ball to his team mate, Mads Laudrup. Mads Laudrup passes the ball forward to Laurent Veldeman. Laurent Veldeman knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.00
Mads Laudrup passes the ball forward to Laurent Veldeman. Laurent Veldeman shoots from outside the area. Marcel Kühn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.58
Graham Britton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roland Schmid. Roland Schmid knocks the ball forward to Manuel Pineda. Manuel Pineda lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Tavernese. Paul Tavernese is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
83.42
Mads Laudrup controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Laurent Veldeman. Laurent Veldeman shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Marcel Kühn manages to gather it comfortably.
85.35
Mads Laudrup advances with the ball. Mads Laudrup tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
89.02
Roland Schmid deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet makes a probing pass to Manuel Pineda. Manuel Pineda shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
30.5%
47.6%
22%
Scorers