Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Southampton. A crowd of 20,752 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Kelly.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Kelly.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United start the match!
6.26
0-0Arthurt Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Guilherme Parra manages to gather it easily.
8.35
0-0Arthurt Ribeiro comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Bridges. The referee calls over Arthurt Ribeiro and warns him to calm down! Alfred Bridges stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.38
Neil Gallacher clumsily knocks into Alfred Bridges. The referee calls over Neil Gallacher and warns him to calm down! Alfred Bridges stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.30
0-0Eduardo Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis whips in a cross ball towards Norman Galli. Norman Galli knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
18.19
Alfred Bridges threads a neat ball through to Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Iglesias. Juan-Carlos Iglesias directs the ball goalwards with his head but Tore Andre Kvarme is on top of it.
20.49
Arthurt Ribeiro clumsily knocks into Patrick Redknapp. The referee warns Arthurt Ribeiro again to calm down! Patrick Redknapp runs off the knock.
24.51
Ledley Carrick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Bridges. Alfred Bridges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Iglesias. Juan-Carlos Iglesias makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.53
Arthurt Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Norman Galli. Norman Galli shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.12
0-0Alfred Bridges chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Iglesias. Juan-Carlos Iglesias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.07
0-1Arthurt Ribeiro hits a low pass to Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.39
Alec Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Alpay Izzet who brings the ball under control. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Caminero.
38.49
Claudio Diez threads a neat ball through to Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Forbes. With a superhuman jump, Dion Forbes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Tore Andre Kvarme gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
44.50
Eirik Soltvedt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Redknapp. Patrick Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Iglesias. Juan-Carlos Iglesias lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton get the second half underway!
49.10
Alec Strachan sees space and advances. Alec Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.39
Patrick Redknapp clumsily knocks into Arthurt Ribeiro. The referee warns Patrick Redknapp to calm down! Arthurt Ribeiro runs off the knock.
54.16
Alfred Bridges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Iglesias. Juan-Carlos Iglesias powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.20
Alfred Bridges chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Sammer. Seeing a gap ahead, Bakary Sammer plays the ball forward to Dion Forbes who has made a great run into the box. Dion Forbes strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.23
Ledley Carrick flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Redknapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to Bakary Sammer who takes it down. Bakary Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Forbes. Dion Forbes heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.19
Alfred Bridges flicks a high ball forward to Bakary Sammer who takes it down. Bakary Sammer shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
67.28
Patrick Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Iglesias. Juan-Carlos Iglesias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.22
Claudio Diez sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Diez whips in a cross ball towards Dion Forbes. Dion Forbes fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
75.46
Andre Barbosa makes a simple pass to Arthurt Ribeiro. Arthurt Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.23
Neil Gallacher takes it forward alone. Neil Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
79.03
2-1Alfred Bridges flicks a high pass forward to Bakary Sammer who brings the ball under control. Bakary Sammer makes a pass forward but Dion Forbes makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
83.55
Luis A. Cardoso takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Eirik Soltvedt. Eirik Soltvedt flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Diez collects the pass. Claudio Diez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Forbes. Dion Forbes makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
27.8%
47.2%
25%
Scorers
| Juan-Carlos Iglesias 54 Dion Forbes 57, 84 | Alpay Izzet 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dion Forbes of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Guilherme Parra (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eirik Soltvedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis A. Cardoso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ledley Carrick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Claudio Diez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Patrick Redknapp (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alfred Bridges (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bakary Sammer (ATT) | 9 | |
| 10. | Juan-Carlos Iglesias (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Dion Forbes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Daniel Teixeira (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Santos Siviglia (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thomas Soto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tore Andre Kvarme (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marcel Latuheru (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garba Yekini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andre Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arthurt Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eduardo Vidal (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Norman Galli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Spiros Triadis (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alpay Izzet (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Hugo Farinos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Isaiah Murray (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Seth Anderton (ATT) | 0 | |