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 Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 8,685 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
2.18
0-0Kelvin Kahn hacks Warren Bowyer from behind! Kelvin Kahn is given a warning by the referee! Warren Bowyer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.16
0-0Dario Del Vecchio kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.14
0-0Mervin Thirlwell threads the ball through to Kelvin Kahn. Kelvin Kahn passes the ball forward to Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Murrin.
8.39
0-0Nigel Charlton threads the ball through to Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence threads the ball through to Alistair Stuart but he's offside!
9.07
Warren Bowyer knocks the ball forward to Daniele Cort. Daniele Cort knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.01
1-0Ricardo Santos makes a probing pass to Kelvin Kahn. Kelvin Kahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence tries a spectacular long range effort. Billy Adams is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.46
1-0Nigel Best hacks Mervin Thirlwell from behind! The referee calls over Nigel Best and warns him to calm down! Mervin Thirlwell runs off the knock.
18.31
Warren Bowyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Reyes. Mauricio Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Best. Nigel Best powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.24
1-0Daniele Clemence comes in with a late challenge on Ruel Mcgreal. The referee calls over Daniele Clemence and shows him a yellow card! Ruel Mcgreal stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.06
1-0Dario Del Vecchio flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Billy Adams easily smothers it.
39.06
Simon Merson makes a probing pass to Nigel Best. Nigel Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.20
Jonathan Murrin kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Gray. Julian Gray passes the ball forward to Daniele Cort. Daniele Cort knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Reyes. Mauricio Reyes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Newcastle United kick off!
53.25
Arthur Pallister makes a simple pass to Dario Del Vecchio. Dario Del Vecchio chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Moss. Jacob Moss knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Adams who gathers it comfortably.
54.03
Stan Milligan decides to run forward with the ball. Stan Milligan makes a simple pass to Nigel Best. Nigel Best lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Cort. Daniele Cort heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
55.11
Dario Del Vecchio threads the ball through to Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Billy Adams!
57.13
Kelvin Kahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.44
Kelvin Kahn makes a beautiful solo run. Kelvin Kahn passes the ball forward to Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.15
Billy Law makes a simple pass to Jacob Moss. Jacob Moss shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.37
Max Le Tissier decides to run forward with the ball. Max Le Tissier makes a beautiful solo run. Max Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Best. Nigel Best directs the ball goalwards with his head. Steve Summerbee easily picks it out of the air!
72.27
Mervin Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Dario Del Vecchio. Dario Del Vecchio flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Moss. Jacob Moss knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Adams who gathers it comfortably.
73.06
Jonathan Murrin clumsily knocks into Jacob Moss. The referee calls over Jonathan Murrin and warns him to calm down! Jacob Moss carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.27
Warren Bowyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Best. Nigel Best knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Summerbee who gathers it comfortably.
77.16
Jonathan Murrin advances with the ball. Jonathan Murrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Cort. Daniele Cort whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Best. Nigel Best powers a header at goal. Nigel Best scores for Tranmere Rovers!!
81.44
Julian Gray knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Reyes. Mauricio Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.57
Dario Del Vecchio knocks the ball forward to Jacob Moss. Jacob Moss shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
87.33
Billy Law knocks the ball forward to Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
89.53
Kelvin Kahn makes a probing 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. The ball comes in low, but Billy Adams easily smothers it!
90.00
Kelvin Kahn kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Moss. Jacob Moss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
23.9%
44.6%
31.5%
Scorers