Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 18,846 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Les Thompson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Les Thompson.
0.00
0-0Stockport County get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Graham Jacobs sees a break and surges forward. Graham Jacobs makes a probing pass to Rafael Lima but he's offside!
3.13
0-0With a delightful solo run, Kevin Platt stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Platt finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Stephane Scifo manages to gather it easily.
6.28
0-0Mitchel Broers knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt flicks the ball to his team mate, Runar Kvarme. Runar Kvarme knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Tudor. Ivan Tudor connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
14.44
Carlos Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt takes it forward alone. Kevin Platt shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Stephane Scifo!
20.46
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.17
Paulo Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Tudor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Tudor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Stephane Scifo!
30.54
0-0Mark Schwarzer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Fantastic reactions from Carlos Aguilar blocks the shot!
33.28
0-0Lucas Silva flicks a high pass forward. Graham Jacobs controls it well on his chest. Graham Jacobs knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.48
Tomás Sandoval decides to run forward with the ball. Tomás Sandoval takes it forward alone. Tomás Sandoval sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.32
Morten Sørensen chips the ball to his team mate, Runar Kvarme. Runar Kvarme shoots from outside the area. Stephane Scifo easily gets down and covers it.
44.28
Morten Sørensen chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Tudor. Ivan Tudor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stockport County players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Newcastle United start the second half!
47.22
Graham Jacobs threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Good keeping from Jari Martinpoika as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
48.43
0-0Graham Jacobs takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Eoin Thomson gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
51.03
0-0Torsten Haller hacks Kevin Platt from behind! The referee calls over Torsten Haller and warns him to calm down! Kevin Platt stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.11
0-1Graham Jacobs flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Wes Hitchcock provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.38
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.33
Carlos Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Runar Kvarme. Runar Kvarme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.21
Mark Schwarzer catches Paulo Oliveira on the ankles. The referee calls over Mark Schwarzer and warns him to calm down! Paulo Oliveira stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.26
Runar Kvarme comes in with a late challenge on Mick Finney. Runar Kvarme is warned by the referee! Mick Finney runs off the knock.
83.29
Mitchel Broers threads a neat ball through to Morten Sørensen. Morten Sørensen flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Tudor who brings the ball under control. Ivan Tudor finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Stephane Scifo.
89.36
Graham Jacobs flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Power controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Power lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jari Martinpoika gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wes Hitchcock of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jari Martinpoika (GK)
7
2. Mitchel Broers (DEF)
7
3. Eoin Thomson (DEF)
7
4. Marcio Pele (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Aguilar (DEF)
7
6. Jan Nygaard (DEF)
6
7. Morten Sørensen (MID)
6
8. Paulo Oliveira (MID)
6
9. Kevin Platt (MID)
8
10. Ivan Tudor (ATT)
6
11. Runar Kvarme (ATT)
6
12. Dennis Bishop (DEF)
0
13. Hugo Ikpeba (ATT)
0
14. Linus Schulze (DEF)
0
1. Stephane Scifo (GK)
8
2. Celestine Kanu (DEF)
6
3. Tomás Sandoval (DEF)
7
4. Mick Finney (DEF)
6
5. Lucas Silva (DEF)
6
6. Torsten Haller (MID)
6
7. Mark Schwarzer (MID)
6
8. Graham Jacobs (MID)
8
9. Rafael Lima (ATT)
6
10. Niccolo Power (ATT)
6
11. Wes Hitchcock (ATT)
9
12. Harry Robson (DEF)
0
13. Ross Plowright (MID)
0
14. Cedric Zugna (ATT)
0