Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 16,619 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Newcastle United and Stockport County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Upson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Newcastle United and Stockport County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Upson.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United start the match!
3.09
0-0Paulo Oliveira sees a break and surges forward. Paulo Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Grimandi. Mervin Grimandi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.10
0-0Pascal Cziommer flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Westwood who takes it down. Shaun Westwood shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Jari Martinpoika!
15.19
Paulo Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Grimandi. Mervin Grimandi shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.11
1-0Paulo Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Runar Kvarme. Runar Kvarme tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.02
Harry Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Schwarzer. Mark Schwarzer makes a beautiful solo run. Mark Schwarzer knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. With a superhuman jump, Niccolo Power connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.44
1-0Les Barrett threads a neat ball through to Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer makes a simple pass to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima plays a one-two with Shaun Westwood and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Rafael Lima provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Mitchel Broers.
27.40
Pascal Cziommer flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Lima controls it well on his chest. Rafael Lima cuts inside the box! Rafael Lima comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
38.51
Mark Schwarzer flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo Power who brings the ball under control. Niccolo Power threads the ball through into the box. Shaun Westwood strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Mark Schwarzer plays the ball forward to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Lima and advances towards the goal... Niccolo Power side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Niccolo Power scores for Stockport County!!
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. Stockport County 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
Stockport County kick off the second half!
47.43
1-2Paulo Oliveira catches Pascal Cziommer on the ankles. The referee calls over Paulo Oliveira and shows him a yellow card! Pascal Cziommer stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.04
1-2Morten Sørensen laces a weighted ball forward to Ivan Tudor. Ivan Tudor kicks a strong pass forward to Runar Kvarme but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.15
1-2Stockport County are dictating the run of play here today.
53.36
Linus Schulze flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks the ball forward to Runar Kvarme. Runar Kvarme shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Stephane Scifo!
54.49
1-2Morten Sørensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Grimandi. Mervin Grimandi runs straight at the defence! Les Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Grimandi. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.29
Tomás Sandoval makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer brings the ball forward. Pascal Cziommer skips past Carlos Aguilar! Pascal Cziommer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pascal Cziommer!
65.11
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
69.18
Paulo Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Paulo Oliveira finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Stephane Scifo manages to keep it out.
89.32
Paulo Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Ivan Tudor. Ivan Tudor knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Grimandi. Mervin Grimandi makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Paulo Oliveira sees Mervin Grimandi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Grimandi whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Tudor. Ivan Tudor directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
24.7%
52.1%
23.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pascal Cziommer of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jari Martinpoika (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mitchel Broers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Aguilar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eoin Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Linus Schulze (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Morten Sørensen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Platt (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paulo Oliveira (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Ivan Tudor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Runar Kvarme (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Mervin Grimandi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marvin Blake (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcio Pele (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Booth (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stephane Scifo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Celestine Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomás Sandoval (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Harry Robson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Les Barrett (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Pascal Cziommer (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Mark Schwarzer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Harry Higginbotham (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Lima (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Niccolo Power (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Shaun Westwood (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Cesar Mendes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tommy Woodgate (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cedric Zugna (ATT) | 0 | |