Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Deva Stadium where Chester City play host to Newcastle United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Mcgovern.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Mcgovern.
0.00
0-0Chester City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.07
0-0Wilfried Capron kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Postiga. Abel Postiga changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Abel Postiga shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.47
0-1Marcus Thirlwell takes it forward alone. Marcus Thirlwell plays a scrappy one-two with Dion Duberry and advances towards the goal... Marcus Thirlwell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Tomek Pol had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
12.56
0-1Joel Taulerus makes a simple pass to Fredrik Adams. Fredrik Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Duberry but he's offside!
15.08
0-1Abel Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Pastor. Fernando Pastor finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Melchior Mensah manages to keep it out.
16.13
0-1Warren Salmon clumsily knocks into Ralph Goodwin. Warren Salmon is warned by the referee! Ralph Goodwin stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.54
Syd Hendrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Pastor. Fernando Pastor passes the ball forward to Abel Postiga. Abel Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
22.12
With great vision, Syd Hendrie plays the ball forward to Dave Standing. Dave Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
24.38
Scott Stockdale hacks Marcus Thirlwell from behind! Scott Stockdale is given a warning by the referee! Marcus Thirlwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.28
Marcus Thirlwell threads the ball through to Brian Mike. Brian Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Duberry. Dion Duberry powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.52
Fernando Pastor knocks the ball to his team mate, Eirik Kvarme. Eirik Kvarme finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
32.36
Abel Postiga makes a simple pass to Dave Standing. Dave Standing tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
34.33
Marcus Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Mike. Brian Mike makes a simple pass, allowing Dion Duberry to run into the box. Dion Duberry comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
38.43
Abel Postiga knocks the ball forward to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin shoots from long range but it flies wide!
40.19
Abel Postiga laces a through ball forward to Dave Standing. Dave Standing makes a great pass forward. Eirik Kvarme runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
42.08
Abel Postiga advances with the ball. Abel Postiga shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Melchior Mensah!
45.00
Marcus Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Les Kanu. Les Kanu skips past Syd Hendrie! Some good footwork from Les Kanu provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chester City appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
48.52
Syd Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Eirik Kvarme collects the pass. Eirik Kvarme plays a one-two with Ralph Goodwin and advances towards the goal... Eirik Kvarme strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
55.22
Wilfried Capron flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Pastor controls it well on his chest. Fernando Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Standing. Dave Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Melchior Mensah!
57.17
1-2Marcus Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Brian Mike. Brian Mike whips in a cross ball towards Les Kanu. Wilfried Capron clumsily knocks into Les Kanu. Penalty not given!!
60.24
Alexandre Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Eirik Kvarme controls it well on his chest. Eirik Kvarme knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ralph Goodwin is offside!
61.33
Abel Postiga makes a simple pass to Eirik Kvarme. Eirik Kvarme makes a probing pass to Ralph Goodwin but he's offside!
63.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Marcus Thirlwell plays the ball forward to Fredrik Adams. Fredrik Adams shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
67.10
Joel Taulerus threads the ball through to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Les Kanu. Les Kanu makes a great pass forward. Dion Duberry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.15
Abel Postiga threads the ball through to Fernando Pastor. Fernando Pastor threads a neat ball through to Dave Standing. Dave Standing shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
72.44
1-3Chester City are keeping most of the possession.
75.38
Romano Van Der Laan knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Oliver. Without breaking stride, Arthur Oliver plays the ball forward to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright knocks the ball forward to Dion Duberry but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.51
1-3Newcastle United have made a substitution with Andy Weaver replacing Les Kanu .
78.56
Scott Stockdale barges into Darren Wainwright. The referee brings Scott Stockdale to one side and gives him another warning! Darren Wainwright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.36
Alexandre Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Standing. Dave Standing tries a spectacular long range effort but Melchior Mensah reads it well. Nice keeping!
81.42
Alexandre Ramos threads the ball through to Dave Standing. Dave Standing shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
84.10
Lucas Vergara comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Thirlwell. Lucas Vergara is given a warning by the referee! Marcus Thirlwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.58
Ralph Goodwin knocks the ball forward to Eirik Kvarme. Eirik Kvarme knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dave Standing is offside!
90.00
The whistle blows 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 Marcus Thirlwell of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tomek Pol (GK)
6
2. Wilfried Capron (DEF)
6
3. Scott Stockdale (DEF)
5
4. Syd Hendrie (DEF)
6
5. Alexandre Ramos (MID)
6
6. Fernando Pastor (MID)
6
7. Abel Postiga (MID)
7
8. Lucas Vergara (MID)
5
9. Ralph Goodwin (ATT)
6
10. Eirik Kvarme (ATT)
7
11. Dave Standing (ATT)
6
12. Augusto Bordi (MID)
0
13. Zvonimir Tomic (DEF)
0
14. Stanley Proctor (ATT)
0
1. Melchior Mensah (GK)
7
2. Romano Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
3. Arthur Oliver (DEF)
6
4. Joel Taulerus (DEF)
6
5. Warren Salmon (DEF)
5
6. Fredrik Adams (MID)
7
7. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
9
8. Brian Mike (ATT)
6
9. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
6
10. Les Kanu (ATT)
7
11. Dion Duberry (ATT)
6
12. Neil Davidson (DEF)
0
13. Basile Badjani (MID)
0
14. Andy Weaver (ATT)
6