Match Report
Newcastle United | Newcastle United | ![]() | ![]() | Plymouth Argyle | Plymouth Argyle | ||||||||||||||||
Tony Schofield | Tony Schofield | manager | Steven Pedlow | Steven Pedlow | |||||||||||||||||
Duncan Niven | D. Niven | ![]() | 71 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 78 | ![]() | Yves-A. Dufresnes | Y. Dufresnes | |||||||||
Tonino Evangelisti | T. Evangelisti | ![]() | 71 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 68 | ![]() | David Mcgreal | D. Mcgreal | |||||||||
Steve Kahn | S. Kahn | ![]() | 73 | D | ![]() | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 75 | ![]() | Gary James | G. James | ||||||||
Patrick Zuidam | P. Zuidam | ![]() | 71 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 70 | ![]() | Ignacio Romero | I. Romero | |||||||||
Benjamín Tapia | B. Tapia | ![]() | 69 | D | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | M | 70 | ![]() | Gilles Jess | G. Jess | |||||||||
Jimmy Soviero | J. Soviero | ![]() | 69 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 80 | ![]() | Bakary Bah | B. Bah | |||||||||
Houssin Bezzai | H. Bezzai | ![]() | 78 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 78 | ![]() | Dave Greaves | D. Greaves | |||||||||
Jaime Santos | J. Santos | ![]() | 74 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 62 | ![]() | Neil Lloyd | N. Lloyd | |||||||||
Geoffrey Rool | G. Rool | ![]() | 70 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | ![]() | A | 75 | ![]() | Brian Pearce | B. Pearce | ||||||||
Hauke Meidt | H. Meidt | ![]() | 72 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 72 | ![]() | Garry Souness | G. Souness | |||||||||
Stefan Freund | S. Freund | ![]() | 76 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 73 | ![]() | Stephan Dugbatey | S. Dugbatey | |||||||||
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Gregoor Piket | G. Piket | ![]() | 72 | A | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | D | 73 | ![]() | Michael Hakansson | M. Hakansson | |||||||||
Marvin Cort | M. Cort | ![]() | 71 | M | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | M | 61 | ![]() | Emile Bridge | E. Bridge | |||||||||
Emile Philips | E. Philips | ![]() | 58 | D | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | A | 82 | ![]() | Joaquín Pacheco | J. Pacheco |
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Plymouth Argyle. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Harley.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Harley.
0.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the match underway!
4.14
Neil Lloyd threads a neat ball through to Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Zuidam.
16.19
Patrick Zuidam knocks the ball forward to Houssin Bezzai. Houssin Bezzai makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.41
Steve Kahn barges into Garry Souness. Steve Kahn is given a warning by the referee! Garry Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.06
Stefan Freund catches Ignacio Romero on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ignacio Romero runs off the knock.
28.55
Patrick Zuidam flicks a high pass forward. Houssin Bezzai holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Houssin Bezzai knocks the ball forward to Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yves-A. Dufresnes who gathers it comfortably.
30.30
Ignacio Romero flicks a high pass forward to Neil Lloyd who brings the ball under control. Neil Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.51
Jimmy Soviero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Mcgreal.
34.15
Ignacio Romero catches Jimmy Soviero on the ankles. The referee brings Ignacio Romero to one side and gives him a warning! Jimmy Soviero runs off the knock.
40.35
Neil Lloyd comes in with a late challenge on Jimmy Soviero. Neil Lloyd is shown the yellow card! Jimmy Soviero stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Plymouth Argyle get the second half underway!
48.49
Patrick Zuidam chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Freund controls it well on his chest. Stefan Freund knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yves-A. Dufresnes who gathers it comfortably.
49.56
Tonino Evangelisti threads a neat ball through to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos threads a neat ball through to Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Stefan Freund through on goal. Some good footwork from Stefan Freund provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.59
Gilles Jess knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Pearce. Brian Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Souness. Garry Souness makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.24
Houssin Bezzai flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Rool controls it well on his chest. Geoffrey Rool knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.26
With a delightful solo run, Gilles Jess stretches the opposition's defence. Gilles Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Souness but the linesman indicates offside!
67.25
Bakary Bah threads a neat ball through to Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
69.47
Jaime Santos makes a beautiful solo run. Jaime Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
71.12
Tonino Evangelisti knocks the ball forward to Houssin Bezzai. Houssin Bezzai chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
72.04
Houssin Bezzai makes a simple pass to Geoffrey Rool. Geoffrey Rool advances inside the box! Geoffrey Rool tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
73.58
Dave Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Souness. Garry Souness cuts inside the box! Garry Souness cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Niven.
75.28
Corner kick to Plymouth Argyle. Bakary Bah plays it to the far post. Duncan Niven gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
77.38
Newcastle United have made 3 substitutions with Gregoor Piket replacing Stefan Freund, Marvin Cort replacing Jaime Santos and Emile Philips replacing Patrick Zuidam .
78.45
Bakary Bah threads a neat ball through to Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
84.12
Marvin Cort makes an attacking run forward. Marvin Cort whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
87.16
Tonino Evangelisti flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Cort who brings the ball under control. Marvin Cort makes an attacking run forward. Marvin Cort shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Yves-A. Dufresnes easily smothers it!
89.11
Steve Kahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Soviero. Jimmy Soviero flicks a high pass forward. Gregoor Piket controls it well on his chest. Gregoor Piket shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Yves-A. Dufresnes!
90.00
Ignacio Romero threads a neat ball through to Dave Greaves. With a delightful solo run, Dave Greaves stretches the opposition's defence. Dave Greaves plays a one-two with Brian Pearce and rushes in on goal... Dave Greaves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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 Dave Greaves of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Niven (GK)
6
2. Tonino Evangelisti (DEF)
6
3. Steve Kahn (DEF)
6
4. Patrick Zuidam (DEF)
7
5. Benjamín Tapia (DEF)
6
6. Jimmy Soviero (MID)
7
7. Houssin Bezzai (MID)
7
8. Jaime Santos (MID)
7
9. Geoffrey Rool (ATT)
8
10. Hauke Meidt (ATT)
6
11. Stefan Freund (ATT)
7
12. Gregoor Piket (ATT)
6
13. Marvin Cort (MID)
7
14. Emile Philips (DEF)
6
1. Yves-A. Dufresnes (GK)
8
2. David Mcgreal (DEF)
6
3. Gary James (DEF)
6
4. Ignacio Romero (DEF)
6
5. Gilles Jess (MID)
6
6. Bakary Bah (MID)
7
7. Dave Greaves (MID)
9
8. Neil Lloyd (MID)
6
9. Brian Pearce (ATT)
8
10. Garry Souness (ATT)
9
11. Stephan Dugbatey (ATT)
8
12. Michael Hakansson (DEF)
0
13. Emile Bridge (MID)
0
14. Joaquín Pacheco (ATT)
0