FMFA, Newcastle United vs. Brighton (Sat Feb 03) Newcastle United | Brighton 4-3-1-2 E | 5-1-2-2 C Harry Klenjan | Will Schoolar | A_Onana GK | GK M_Rodak A_Bastoni DF | DF K_Walker Matteo_Lovato DF | DF A_Webster K_Zouma DF | DF M_Doucoure Liam_Gibson DF | DF M_Doherty P_Pogba MF | DF A_Benarous R_Sterling MF | DM M_Verratti Ferran_Torres MF | MF J_Ward-Prowse H_Ziyech AM | MF Jakub_Moder C_Nkunku FW | FW J_Bowen V_Supriaha FW | FW Jordi_Ferrer | R_Blanco SUB | SUB J_Talbot J_Lascelles SUB | SUB M_Keane E_Thorpe SUB | SUB M_Fox M_Longstaff SUB | SUB L_Trossard I_Toney SUB | SUB P_Schick Referee: Graham_Scott (Oxfordshire) Min. 2 :(new) V_Supriaha with the dribble ... He made that look easy ... V_Supriaha tries to catch the keeper out! ... But M_Rodak punches it away Min. 4 :(new) C_Nkunku runs at the defence ... Jordi_Ferrer with a bad challenge ... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge ... Graham_Scott called him over for a strong verbal warning Min. 6 :(bri) J_Ward-Prowse gets to the bye line ... He puts it into the box ... He finds Jordi_Ferrer ... From long range Jordi_Ferrer bends the ball towards goal! ... It's wide! ... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that! Min. 12 :(new) C_Nkunku takes advantage of a bad back pass from M_Doucoure ... M_Doucoure moves quickly to get the tackle in this time Min. 12 :(bri) M_Verratti lashes out at P_Pogba ... That was disgraceful! ... He could be off here! ... The referee reaches to his pocket! ... He jots down his name! ... RED CARD!! ... I think he was unlucky there, deserve a booking only! Min. 15 :(new) K_Zouma holds the ball up ... He sees C_Nkunku in space! ... C_Nkunku is miles offside! ... The flag stays down ... M_Rodak tries to close down the angle ... He nutmegs M_Rodak ... It goes wide!! Min. 16 :(new) Ferran_Torres gets the ball on the wing ... He slides the ball past the defender! ... He has some space now! ... Ferran_Torres with a stunning strike ! ... M_Rodak saves it ... Good goalkeeping Min. 31 :(new) C_Nkunku sprints past the defender ... C_Nkunku has time and space! ... He flicks the ball towards goal ... M_Rodak with a fantastic point blank save ... He shows why he is the number 1 Min. 37 :(new) K_Zouma finds his way through ... That was sheer effort ... M_Doherty gets the foot in to win the ball ... It rolls out of play ... CORNER! ... P_Pogba swings it in! ... M_Doherty clears the corner Min. 39 :(new) P_Pogba holds up the ball ... He plays the ball to C_Nkunku ... A_Benarous muscles him off the ball ... Looked like a good tackle but the referee has awarded them a free kick ... Graham_Scott shows him a YELLOW CARD!! ... He'll need to be careful from now on! Min. 40 :(new) V_Supriaha with the dribble ... He skips through the tackle from M_Doucoure ... K_Walker cuts it out easily ... He clears the ball up field Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on Min. 43 :(bri) J_Bowen takes advantage of a mistake by K_Zouma ... That mistake could prove costly ... R_Sterling with the high feet ... Graham_Scott reaches to his pocket! ... YELLOW CARD!! Min. 46 :(new) A_Bastoni punches Jakub_Moder off the ball ... The linesman is flagging ... He could be off here! ... The referee reaches to his pocket! ... He jots down his name! ... RED CARD!! ... I think he was unlucky there, deserve a booking only! Min. 46 :(new) J_Lascelles is being prepared to come on ... Ferran_Torres is leaving the pitch ... He applauds the crowd ... Looks like his replacement will play DF Min. 47 :(new) C_Nkunku with the dribble ... He's clean through ... The fans are on their feet ... Jakub_Moder leaves his foot in with the challenge!! ... That’s a bad foul!! ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Newcastle United 0-0 Brighton Min. 48 :(new) C_Nkunku takes advantage of a defensive mistake ... C_Nkunku with a scorcher of a shot ! ... M_Rodak with an easy save ... He just oozes confidence Min. 49 :(new) C_Nkunku takes advantage of a defensive mistake ... Can he make them pay? ... C_Nkunku with the header ! ... M_Rodak collects it comfortably ... The shot never troubled him Min. 50 :(bri) J_Ward-Prowse with a penetrating pass to Jordi_Ferrer ... Fine tackle by K_Zouma ... But he can't prevent the corner Min. 58 :(bri) Jakub_Moder crosses into the box, finding Jordi_Ferrer ... Driven towards goal by Jordi_Ferrer ! ... But A_Onana palms it behind ... Graham_Scott has given a goal kick ... Unbelievable ! Min. 60 :(bri) M_Keane is being prepared to come on ... A_Benarous is leaving the pitch ... Looks like the substitute will play DF Min. 63 :(new) H_Ziyech steps over the ball ... He nutmegs A_Webster ... That a lovely piece of trickery ... M_Keane is called for the holding foul ... He was a bit too close for comfort ... Graham_Scott calls him over! ... YELLOW CARD! ... The opposition manager looks like he's getting an erection from that decision! Min. 65 :(bri) L_Trossard is being prepared to come on ... Jakub_Moder is leaving the pitch ... He applauds the crowd ... Looks like his replacement will play MF Min. 65 :(new) H_Ziyech has it now ... He takes on M_Keane ... He gets past him! ... He puts in V_Supriaha! ... V_Supriaha attempts the shot! ... But M_Rodak punches it away ... He was lucky to get to that one Min. 66 :(bri) L_Trossard breaks clear of the defence! ... He is clean through on A_Onana! ... P_Pogba brings him down! ... Graham_Scott calls him over! ... YELLOW CARD! ... He is lucky not to have seen red! Min. 70 :(bri) P_Schick is coming on for J_Bowen and playing FW Min. 70 :(new) C_Nkunku latches onto the ball ... He has some space now ... K_Walker brings him down in the area ... There can only be one outcome surely! ... But Graham_Scott waves play on!!! Min. 70 :(bri) Jordi_Ferrer gets the ball on the wing ... He slides the ball past J_Lascelles! ... He has some space now! ... Liam_Gibson pulls on his shirt ... He wins the ball ... The defender got away with the foul there! Min. 71 :(new) Matteo_Lovato pass splits open the defence and finds V_Supriaha ... V_Supriaha hits the ball on the bounce ! ... Looks like it should be M_Rodak's ... Oh he's let it go through his legs ... But drifts inches wide !! ... M_Rodak looks embarrassed! ... He was relieved to see it go wide! ... Goal kick given, amazing decision there! Min. 75 :(new) H_Ziyech with an inch perfect pass to C_Nkunku ... M_Keane anticipates the pass and cuts it out Min. 78 :(new) C_Nkunku finds his way through ... He has tremendous pace ... C_Nkunku attempts the shot! ... GOAL !! ... Rifled into the top corner! ... He runs off to the Newcastle United fans to celebrate! ... That must have sealed it!! ... Newcastle United 1-0 Brighton ... Min. 79 :(new) I_Toney comes on for C_Nkunku and will play FW to the delight of the fans Min. 84 :(new) R_Sterling looks around for support ... He knocks the ball across to I_Toney ... I_Toney hits it ... This one could go anywhere ! ... M_Rodak can't get to it! ... OH! It has gone just over the bar! ... M_Rodak makes a cocky smile ... Did he know that was going over? Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on Min. 88 :(bri) L_Trossard gets to the by line and finds P_Schick with a beautiful cross ... P_Schick tries to place it in the corner ! ... GOAL !! ... He pulls his shirt over his face in celebration! ... What a time to grab an equaliser!! ... Newcastle United 1-1 Brighton ... Min. 90 :(new) R_Sterling brings it under control ... He takes on M_Doherty ... He gets past him! ... He puts in V_Supriaha! ... But K_Walker with the fine tackle ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : St James' Park ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newcastle United Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : C_Nkunku (Man of the Match) Scorers : C_Nkunku (78) Sent Off : A_Bastoni (46) Booked : R_Sterling (43), P_Pogba (66) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brighton Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : P_Schick Scorers : P_Schick (88) Sent Off : M_Verratti (12) Booked : A_Benarous (39), M_Keane (63) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newcastle United | Brighton Attempts on Goal : 10 | 3 Off target : 3 | 1 On target : 7 | 2 Possession : 59 | 41 Corners : 1 | 0 Red Cards : 1 | 1 Yellow Cards : 2 | 2 Subs Used : 2 | 3 Fouls : 6 | 7 Key Tackles : 2 | 6 Key Passes : 8 | 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Newcastle United 1 - 1 Brighton ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Newcastle United Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A_Onana GK 35 1 1 1 26 | 93 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -8 0 0 0 A_Bastoni DF 1 32 15 4 27 | 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -7 -7 -7 Matteo_Lovato DF 1 31 14 3 26 | 93 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 K_Zouma DF 1 31 7 3 26 | 93 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 10 0 Liam_Gibson DF 2 30 5 2 17 | 93 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 P_Pogba MF 2 2 33 6 21 | 93 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 -3 17 -3 R_Sterling MF 2 4 33 13 25 | 93 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 -3 17 -3 Ferran_Torres MF 1 13 30 13 22 | 46 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 H_Ziyech AM 1 3 30 14 23 | 93 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 C_Nkunku FW 1 9 15 35 24 | 81 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 33 V_Supriaha FW 1 2 14 33 23 | 93 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 R_Blanco GK 31 2 3 2 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J_Lascelles DF 1 30 6 3 26 | 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E_Thorpe MF 1 7 30 8 24 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Longstaff AM 1 3 30 16 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I_Toney FW 1 8 13 32 24 | 12 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Player Statistics - Brighton Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- M_Rodak GK 35 2 2 1 24 | 93 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 K_Walker DF 1 31 15 2 26 | 93 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 0 A_Webster DF 1 31 15 9 21 | 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Doucoure DF 1 31 13 3 24 | 93 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 M_Doherty DF 1 30 11 5 24 | 93 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 0 A_Benarous DF 1 30 15 2 24 | 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 -3 -3 -3 M_Verratti DM 1 14 30 1 29 | 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -7 -7 -7 J_Ward-Prowse MF 2 4 31 3 23 | 93 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 Jakub_Moder MF 2 11 29 14 22 | 67 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 J_Bowen FW 1 8 15 32 29 | 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jordi_Ferrer FW 1 3 13 30 22 | 93 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 J_Talbot GK 31 3 3 2 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Keane DF 2 29 11 2 26 | 31 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 -3 -3 M_Fox DF 1 29 10 3 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L_Trossard MF 1 4 30 14 28 | 26 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 P_Schick FW 1 3 13 30 25 | 21 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 23 1706994094 Produced from ESMS+ V3.35