Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St James Park where Newcastle United play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 19,656 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Newcastle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Milton Keynes Dons start the match!
4.46
Patrick Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Moss. Robert Moss makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus knocks the ball forward to Lee Joseph but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.19
Billy Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Moss. Robert Moss sees a break and surges forward. Robert Moss finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
10.54
Rodolfo Grassadonia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Joseph. Lee Joseph goes all the way! Lee Joseph cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.29
Albert Hierro advances with the ball. Albert Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Campbell. Dean Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort. Gerard Correia easily smothers it.
20.21
Patrick Wright knocks the ball forward to Robert Moss. Robert Moss makes a simple pass to Dean Campbell. Dean Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard Correia who gathers it comfortably.
21.47
Simon Bishop brings the ball forward. Simon Bishop makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Bishop makes a probing pass to Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Ricardo Galadames!
22.23
Albert Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Moss. Robert Moss knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Joseph. Lee Joseph plays a perfect one-two with Tiago Jesus and rushes in on goal... Lee Joseph rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.45
Albert Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Moss. Robert Moss makes a simple pass to Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Lee Joseph but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.56
Vincenzo Backes chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Alonso. Nicolas Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes plays a perfect one-two with Paul Morton and rushes in on goal... Daniel Fernandes rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.52
Jacob Draper kicks a strong pass forward to Harry Murrin. Harry Murrin decides to run forward with the ball. Harry Murrin makes a simple pass to Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Ricardo Galadames easily smothers it!
44.48
Harry Murrin makes a probing pass to Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the second half underway!
48.49
Nicolas Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Paul Morton. Paul Morton flicks the ball with his head. Ricardo Galadames manages to gather it comfortably.
55.21
Jacob Draper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Alonso. Nicolas Alonso brings the ball forward. Nicolas Alonso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ricardo Galadames manages to gather it comfortably.
63.27
Rodolfo Grassadonia clumsily knocks into Craig Powell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Powell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.38
Nicolas Alonso knocks the ball forward to Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ricardo Galadames.
77.36
Manuel Santos threads the ball through to Dean Campbell. Dean Campbell plays a perfect one-two with Lee Joseph and rushes in on goal... Dean Campbell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.27
Tiago Jesus catches Vincenzo Backes on the ankles. The referee calls over Tiago Jesus and warns him to calm down! Vincenzo Backes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Lee Joseph of Newcastle United
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
30%
44.3%
25.7%

Scorers