Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 9,285 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town kick off!
2.55
0-0Billy Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson shoots from 20 yards. Niccol˜ Amoroso easily smothers it.
3.11
0-0Spencer Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Charlton. Spencer Taylor is warned by the referee! Nigel Charlton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.13
0-0Newcastle United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
6.16
0-0Cristian Roman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Taylor. Spencer Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Morris. Neil Morris whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.10
0-0Noah Dittrich threads the ball through to Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Summerbee who gathers it comfortably.
9.57
Mervin Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Dyer. Stan Dyer surges forward with the ball. Stan Dyer shoots from long range but Niccol˜ Amoroso is on top of it.
14.03
Noah Dittrich sees a break and surges forward. Noah Dittrich shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.21
1-0Billy Law decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Law lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.10
Marcus Murphy makes a simple pass to Nigel Charlton. Nigel Charlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.44
Dario Del Vecchio takes it forward alone. Dario Del Vecchio tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
22.56
Mervin Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Charlton. Nigel Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Niccol˜ Amoroso easily picks it out of the air!
24.08
Noah Dittrich passes the ball forward to Neil Morris. Neil Morris lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.09
1-0Arthur Pallister catches Dennis Blake on the ankles. Arthur Pallister is warned by the referee! Dennis Blake runs off the knock.
27.51
Billy Law kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccol˜ Amoroso who gathers it comfortably.
28.25
Kevin Watson comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Myers. The referee calls over Kevin Watson and warns him to calm down! Kevin Myers runs off the knock.
30.55
Nigel Charlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.15
Spencer Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.27
Nigel Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.47
Nigel Charlton passes the ball forward to Daniele Clemence. Daniele Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart flicks the ball with his head. Niccol˜ Amoroso easily smothers it.
45.00
Nigel Charlton surges forward with the ball. Nigel Charlton shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
48.29
Spencer Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Thirlwell. Spencer Taylor is warned by the referee again! Mervin Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.11
Kevin Barmby makes a probing pass to Spencer Taylor. Spencer Taylor sees space and advances. Spencer Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett flicks the ball with his head. Steve Summerbee easily picks it out of the air!
54.17
55.39
Kevin Barmby passes the ball forward to Harvey Coppinger. Harvey Coppinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett plays a perfect one-two with Neil Morris and rushes in on goal... Danny Barrett rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Steve Summerbee!
61.49
Kevin Barmby knocks the ball forward to Noah Dittrich. Noah Dittrich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Morris. Neil Morris knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.52
Harvey Coppinger chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Murphy.
75.47
Marcus Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Stan Dyer. Stan Dyer threads the ball through to Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
77.14
Cristian Roman makes a beautiful solo run. Cristian Roman chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Morris. Neil Morris whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
78.36
Spencer Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett passes the ball forward to Neil Morris. Neil Morris tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.38
Arthur Pallister makes a probing pass to Stan Dyer. Stan Dyer threads the ball through to Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart shoots from distance but it flies wide!
85.14
Billy Law threads the ball through to Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Spencer Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Steve Summerbee manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
26.9%
41.9%
31.2%
Scorers