Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Newcastle United and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Newcastle United and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the match underway!
3.47
0-0Manuel Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Campbell. Dean Campbell passes the ball forward but Lee Joseph is offside!
4.44
0-0Ronnie White makes a simple pass to Steve Patterson. Steve Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.48
Manuel Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Campbell. Dean Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
10.15
0-0Ronnie White threads the ball through to Steve Patterson. Steve Patterson sees space and advances. Steve Patterson makes a simple pass to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ricardo Galadames.
16.50
0-0Lee Joseph comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Rufus. The referee calls over Lee Joseph and warns him to calm down! Alfred Rufus stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.56
0-0Chelsea are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Newcastle United's defence.
21.13
Michael Zois makes a simple pass to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña plays a perfect one-two with Francis Lockley and rushes in on goal... Pablo Peña shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Ricardo Galadames!
22.51
Steve Patterson threads the ball through to Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ricardo Galadames easily smothers it.
38.41
Luca Foggia flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
39.39
Chelsea are easily keeping Newcastle United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
47.26
Adelkria Zeroual sees a break and surges forward. Adelkria Zeroual tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.42
0-0Robert Moss catches Luca Foggia on the ankles. The referee calls over Robert Moss and shows him a yellow card! Luca Foggia runs off the knock.
60.27
Thomas Cornelisse passes the ball forward to Robert Moss. Robert Moss surges forward with the ball. Robert Moss kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Bresciano but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.52
Michael Zois makes a simple pass to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
65.19
Robert Vernazza hacks Dean Campbell from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.31
Manuel Santos hacks Michael Zois from behind! The referee calls over Manuel Santos and shows him a yellow card! Michael Zois hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.16
Adelkria Zeroual threads the ball through to Peter Bresciano. Peter Bresciano knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Joseph. Lee Joseph powers a header at goal but Jamie Youds is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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