Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 16,557 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Arsenal and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Arsenal and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
0.00
Newcastle United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.02
Oleg Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Kitson. Rio Kitson passes the ball forward to Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
4.33
Paul Carlton catches Kieron Lockley on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Carlton and warns him to calm down! Kieron Lockley runs off the knock.
8.25
David Huckerby makes a simple pass to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan edges inside the box! Seth Milligan comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.19
Tiago Nascimento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley threads the ball through to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Bowyer.
16.27
Dean Barry threads a neat ball through to Danny Mercer. Danny Mercer knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.54
With imagination, Kieron Lockley laces a through ball forward to Mike Waters. Mike Waters chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence plays a one-two with Brendan Matthews and rushes in on goal... Brian Clemence comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Del Wise gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
22.41
Oleg Goodwin makes a probing pass to Mike Waters. Mike Waters sees a break and surges forward. Mike Waters finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.46
Eddie Bowyer makes a probing pass to Kieron Lockley. Kieron Lockley sees Steve Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.54
Tiago Nascimento darts forward. Tiago Nascimento threads the ball through to Paul Carlton but he's offside!
38.18
Kieron Lockley flicks a high ball forward to Oleg Goodwin who takes it down. Oleg Goodwin sees Peter Weir in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Weir sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
40.06
With vision, Mike Waters plays the ball forward to Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.26
Paul Lockley flicks a high pass forward. David Huckerby controls it well on his chest. David Huckerby knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Dean Barry hits a low pass to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Arsenal kick off the second half!
51.08
Marcus Charlton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcus Charlton finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.13
Marcus Charlton makes a simple pass to Mike Waters. Mike Waters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
55.05
Paul Lockley flicks a high pass forward. David Huckerby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Huckerby shoots from 20 yards but Thomas Martino reads it well. He makes it look easy!
59.55
Brian Clemence runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Brian Clemence knocks the ball forward, putting Steve Salako through on goal. Steve Salako rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steve Salako!
63.20
Oleg Goodwin powers a long ball forward. Peter Weir whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
65.27
Eddie Bowyer chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Waters. Mike Waters makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Steve Salako. Steve Salako muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Del Wise reads it well. Good save!
67.56
Danny Mercer kicks a strong pass forward to David Huckerby. David Huckerby rushes past Kieron Lockley! David Huckerby comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.34
David Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Orlando Inia. Orlando Inia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Martino who gathers it comfortably.
75.28
Paul Lockley makes a probing pass to Paul Carlton. Paul Carlton puts a great ball through but Orlando Inia is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
83.42
Orlando Inia knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Thomas Martino is on top of it.
85.49
Oleg Goodwin makes a probing pass to Marcus Charlton. Marcus Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Kitson. Rio Kitson whips in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.21
Brendan Matthews sees a break and surges forward. Brendan Matthews advances inside the box! Brendan Matthews strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but Eddie Murray blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
89.25
Mike Waters threads the ball through to Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Salako. Steve Salako flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Steve Salako 60, 89 | Seth Milligan 8 Paul Lockley 16 David Huckerby 68 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Thomas Martino (GK)
7
2. Eddie Bowyer (DEF)
6
3. Oleg Goodwin (DEF)
7
4. Kieron Lockley (DEF)
6
5. Brian Clemence (MID)
7
6. Mike Waters (MID)
7
7. Marcus Charlton (MID)
7
8. Rio Kitson (MID)
6
9. Peter Weir (ATT)
6
10. Brendan Matthews (ATT)
7
11. Steve Salako (ATT)
9
12. Peter Wright (GK)
0
13. Joe Pearson (MID)
0
14. Ross Mowbray (MID)
0
1. Del Wise (GK)
7
2. Tiago Nascimento (DEF)
6
3. John Mason (DEF)
6
4. Eddie Murray (DEF)
6
5. Danny Mercer (MID)
7
6. Paul Carlton (MID)
6
7. Paul Lockley (MID)
8
8. Dean Barry (MID)
6
9. Orlando Inia (ATT)
6
10. David Huckerby (ATT)
9
11. Seth Milligan (ATT)
8
12. Jason Carter (DEF)
0
13. Kevin Deane (MID)
0
14. Mark Robson (ATT)
0