Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to York City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while York City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while York City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
4.49
0-0Marcus Murphy flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Dyer. Stan Dyer takes it forward alone. Stan Dyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.17
0-0Damien Fortune knocks the ball forward to Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Murphy.
9.33
Tony Lofthouse makes a simple pass to Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.46
0-0Alberto Hibbs makes a simple pass to Jacob Moss. Jacob Moss plays a perfect one-two with Alistair Stuart and rushes in on goal... Jacob Moss shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Sol Bloomer manages to gather it comfortably.
12.49
Arthur Pallister advances with the ball. Arthur Pallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Sol Bloomer manages to keep it out.
14.47
Damien Fortune chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Pearce. Leon Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
18.37
Damien Fortune controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Murphy.
21.51
Tony Lofthouse makes a simple pass to Leon Pearce. Leon Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Steve Summerbee is on top of it.
22.51
0-0Anthony Sturridge flicks the ball to his team mate, Generoso Gilardino. Generoso Gilardino sees space and advances. Generoso Gilardino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Pearce but he's offside!
24.40
Generoso Gilardino flicks the ball to his team mate, Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti goes all the way! Shabani Cinetti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Steve Summerbee!
26.15
Mervin Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Stan Dyer. Stan Dyer chips the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.25
Alberto Hibbs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Moss. Jacob Moss shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Sol Bloomer!
33.24
Nenad Durand chips the ball to his team mate, Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
34.14
Mervin Thirlwell chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Dyer. Stan Dyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Moss. Jacob Moss controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Sol Bloomer.
36.01
0-1Generoso Gilardino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti plays a perfect one-two with Leon Pearce and rushes in on goal... Shabani Cinetti shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.40
Tony Lofthouse flicks the ball to his team mate, Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.07
Nigel Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Moss. Jacob Moss 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!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
York City kick off!
49.44
0-1Nigel Charlton barges into Generoso Gilardino. Nigel Charlton is given a warning by the referee! Generoso Gilardino stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.38
Stan Dyer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart goes all the way! Alistair Stuart makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.58
0-1Nigel Charlton clumsily knocks into Tony Lofthouse. Nigel Charlton is warned by the referee again! Tony Lofthouse gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.15
Chris Murrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Fortune. Damien Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Pearce. Leon Pearce shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.57
Les Lumsdon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Generoso Gilardino. Generoso Gilardino knocks the ball forward to Leon Pearce. Leon Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.23
Alberto Hibbs flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Lawrence.
66.16
Marcus Murphy flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Charlton. Nigel Charlton makes a probing pass to Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.50
Nigel Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Moss. Jacob Moss shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.35
Generoso Gilardino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.15
Chris Murrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Generoso Gilardino. Generoso Gilardino brings the ball forward. Generoso Gilardino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Steve Summerbee manages to gather it comfortably.
79.29
Nenad Durand surges forward with the ball. Nenad Durand plays a perfect one-two with Leon Pearce and rushes in on goal... Nenad Durand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.30
Alberto Hibbs passes the ball forward to Jacob Moss. Jacob Moss finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.49
Nenad Durand makes a probing pass to Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
84.40
Arthur Pallister sees space and advances. Arthur Pallister sees space and advances. Arthur Pallister shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Sol Bloomer easily smothers it!
85.39
Anthony Sturridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Nenad Durand. Nenad Durand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
87.01
Alberto Hibbs passes the ball forward to Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar shoots from outside the area. Sol Bloomer easily smothers it.
89.24
Mervin Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Stan Dyer. Stan Dyer passes the ball forward to Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
6
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
26.6%
48.9%
24.5%
Scorers