Match Report
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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 Chelsea. A crowd of 17,728 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.
The pitch is in good condition.
Newcastle United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off the first half!
3.29
0-0Orlando Inia flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Seth Milligan provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
9.11
0-1Jonas Widmann hits a low pass to Francis Moss. Francis Moss threads a neat ball through to Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.26
Roberto Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Lopes. Diogo Lopes cuts inside the box! Diogo Lopes takes a shot at goal. Diogo Lopes scores for Chelsea!!
15.27
0-2Orlando Inia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Mercer. Danny Mercer threads the ball through to Orlando Inia but he's offside!
18.40
Paul Carlton brings the ball forward. Paul Carlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Lockley but the linesman indicates offside!
26.12
0-2John Mason threads a neat ball through to David Huckerby. David Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Paul Carlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Carlton rushes past Titus Marshall! Paul Carlton cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Duncan Fletcher reads it well. Good save!
32.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Hauke Müller plays the ball forward to Francis Moss. Francis Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
33.16
Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Tavares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Del Wise!
36.15
John Mason flicks a high pass forward to Paul Carlton who brings the ball under control. Paul Carlton flicks a high ball forward to Orlando Inia who takes it down. Orlando Inia lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Carlton. Paul Carlton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.18
0-2Jonas Widmann threads the ball through to Diogo Lopes. Diogo Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.13
0-2Eoin Duberry comes in with a late challenge on Seth Milligan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Seth Milligan runs off the knock.
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. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Newcastle United start the second half!
55.26
Francis Moss darts forward. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt flicks the ball with his head. Del Wise didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
61.22
Paul Carlton sees a break and surges forward. Paul Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Inia. Orlando Inia directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Duncan Fletcher has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.20
1-2Jonas Widmann plays the ball forward to Francis Moss. Francis Moss plays the ball forward to Diogo Lopes. Diogo Lopes plays a scrappy one-two with Marvin Grant and advances towards the goal... John Mason clumsily knocks into Diogo Lopes. Penalty not given!!
66.45
1-2Hauke Müller threads a neat ball through to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant threads a neat ball through to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Lopes. Diogo Lopes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes John Mason's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
67.30
1-2Marvin Grant takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Eddie Murray reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
69.16
Hauke Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Lopes. Diogo Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Del Wise.
70.49
It's a corner kick. Roberto Tavares loops the ball over to the far post. Diogo Lopes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.58
Jonas Widmann breaks forward. Jonas Widmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Carlton Brand provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.26
1-4There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
83.33
Dean Barry knocks the ball to his team mate, Orlando Inia. Orlando Inia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
84.16
Marvin Grant sees Diogo Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marvin Grant!
87.02
Francis Moss plays the ball forward to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
89.26
1-5Carlton Brand clumsily knocks into John Mason. Carlton Brand is warned by the referee! John Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
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
| Orlando Inia 61 | Roberto Tavares 9 Diogo Lopes 12, 70 Carlton Brand 74 Marvin Grant 84 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Del Wise (GK)
6
2. Tiago Nascimento (DEF)
6
3. John Mason (DEF)
6
4. Eddie Murray (DEF)
6
5. Danny Mercer (MID)
6
6. Paul Carlton (MID)
7
7. Paul Lockley (MID)
6
8. Dean Barry (MID)
6
9. Orlando Inia (ATT)
7
10. David Huckerby (ATT)
6
11. Seth Milligan (ATT)
6
12. Jason Carter (DEF)
0
13. Kevin Deane (MID)
0
14. Mark Robson (ATT)
0
1. Duncan Fletcher (GK)
6
2. Eoin Duberry (DEF)
5
3. Jonas Widmann (DEF)
7
4. Hauke Müller (DEF)
6
5. Titus Marshall (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Tavares (MID)
8
7. Marvin Grant (MID)
8
8. Francis Moss (MID)
6
9. Diogo Lopes (ATT)
9
10. Kevin Platt (ATT)
6
11. Carlton Brand (ATT)
8
12. Michael Moss (ATT)
0
13. Roberto Neves (ATT)
0
14. Daniel Campos (DEF)
0