Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 9,193 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Newcastle United and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Newcastle United and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
2.55
0-0Alberto Hibbs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Harrison.
4.40
0-0Marcus Murphy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Charlton. Nigel Charlton advances with the ball. Nigel Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.08
0-0Oleg Elliott barges into Marcus Murphy. The referee calls over Oleg Elliott and shows him a yellow card! Marcus Murphy runs off the knock.
10.04
Thierry Goldberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Hunt. Warren Hunt makes a simple pass to Oleg Elliott. Oleg Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Bower. Marcus Bower flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.37
Alberto Hibbs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Elliott who gathers it comfortably.
15.25
Warren Hunt flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Elliott. Oleg Elliott makes a simple pass to Marcus Bower. Marcus Bower cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
16.43
0-0Marcus Murphy barges into Marcus Bower. Marcus Murphy is given a warning by the referee! Marcus Bower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.35
0-0Nigel Charlton brings the ball forward. Nigel Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Kieron Elliott!
22.39
Max Forbes comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Charlton. Max Forbes is warned by the referee! Nigel Charlton runs off the knock.
28.03
Kelvin Kahn catches Arthur Lockley on the ankles. The referee calls over Kelvin Kahn and warns him to calm down! Arthur Lockley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.49
Ricardo Santos passes the ball forward to Nigel Charlton. Nigel Charlton passes the ball forward to Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
32.48
Max Forbes passes the ball forward to Jonathan Clemence. Jonathan Clemence finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.11
Warren Hunt knocks the ball forward to Oleg Elliott. Oleg Elliott shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
38.44
Alberto Hibbs catches Max Forbes on the ankles. The referee calls over Alberto Hibbs and warns him to calm down! Max Forbes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.30
Kelvin Kahn passes the ball forward to Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
Mervin Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Alberto Hibbs. Alberto Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Kieron Elliott!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off the second half!
49.34
0-0Newcastle United are easily keeping Milton Keynes Dons at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
53.46
Kelvin Kahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.14
Sol Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Bower. Marcus Bower whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Elliott. Oleg Elliott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.29
0-1Max Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Elliott. Oleg Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Clemence. Jonathan Clemence tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.36
Marcus Murphy makes a probing pass to Nigel Charlton. Nigel Charlton passes the ball forward to Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Kieron Elliott easily smothers it!
75.49
Nigel Charlton makes a simple pass to Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
79.03
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.39
0-1Mervin Thirlwell threads the ball through to Dario Del Vecchio. Dario Del Vecchio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Molenaar but the linesman indicates offside!
89.38
Nigel Charlton passes the ball forward to Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Watson and rushes in on goal... Alistair Stuart takes a shot at goal. Alistair Stuart scores for Newcastle United!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
31.6%
42.1%
26.3%
Scorers