FMFA, Newcastle United vs. Manchester City (Sat Oct 05)


                     Newcastle United  |  Manchester City
                              4-4-2 C  |  4-4-2 N
                        Harry Klenjan  |  VACANT
                                       |
                         C_Setford GK  |  GK G_Grando
                         A_Bastoni DF  |  DF O_Zinchenko
                           K_Zouma DF  |  DF N_Semedo
                       J_Lascelles DF  |  DF Pipa
                         V_Lindlof DF  |  DF R_Yates
                        R_Sterling MF  |  MF A_MacAllister
                      L_Pellegrini MF  |  MF S_McTominay
                          E_Thorpe MF  |  MF W_Ndidi
                          H_Ziyech MF  |  MF C_Pulisic
                          C_Nkunku FW  |  FW Joao_Pedro
                           E_Ponce FW  |  FW R_Firmino
                                       |
                           A_Onana SUB |  SUB A_Areola
                     Matteo_Lovato SUB |  SUB D_Sidibe
                           P_Pogba SUB |  SUB Y_Ribeiro
                       M_Longstaff SUB |  SUB M_Ozil
                       Sam_Lammers SUB |  SUB A_Griezmann

Referee: Craig_Pawson (South_Yorkshire)


Min. 6  :(new) C_Nkunku unselfishly lays the ball back to H_Ziyech 
          ...  But he loses control of it 
          ...  O_Zinchenko belts it clear 
Min. 9  :(mnc) C_Pulisic pass splits open the defence and finds O_Zinchenko 
          ...  J_Lascelles tackles cleanly 
          ...  The linesman flags for the foul though! Unbelievable! It looked clean to me 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  Just outside the box! 
          ...  Pipa shapes to shoot 
          ...  He plays it to R_Firmino instead 
          ...  A_Bastoni with the tackle 
Min. 10 :(mnc) S_McTominay with a glorious 60-yard pass to O_Zinchenko 
          ...  H_Ziyech with a bad challenge 
          ...  That looked malicious 
Min. 10 :(mnc) O_Zinchenko has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He takes it past A_Bastoni 
          ...  He knocks it to Joao_Pedro! 
          ...  A_Bastoni reacts to stop the move going any further 
Min. 13 :(new) E_Thorpe sidesteps A_MacAllister 
          ...  He's been running his marker ragged all game 
          ...  E_Thorpe cracks a laser towards goal ! 
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide 
Min. 13 :(mnc) C_Pulisic nutmegs V_Lindlof, he continues to run forward 
          ...  C_Pulisic with his head down lets it go ! 
          ...  C_Setford parries it 
          ...  The defender clears it 
Min. 14 :(mnc) Joao_Pedro gets the ball on the wing 
          ...  He slides the ball past the defender! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  Joao_Pedro attempts a low drive! 
          ...  It goes wide for a goal kick 
Min. 15 :(new) A_Bastoni takes a throw in 
          ...  He throws the ball into E_Ponce 
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by S_McTominay 
          ...  He made it look easy 
Min. 16 :(new) A_Bastoni is first to the loose ball 
          ...  He plays the ball across to C_Nkunku 
          ...  What a shot from C_Nkunku ! 
          ...  It could go anywhere 
          ...  He has put it wide! 
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss! 
          ...  He puts his face in his hands! 
Min. 18 :(new) K_Zouma with a neat pass into C_Nkunku 
          ...  C_Nkunku with the drive! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  That's a contender for goal of the season! 
          ...  That’s put Newcastle United in front! 
          ...  Newcastle United 1-0 Manchester City ...
Min. 21 :(new) L_Pellegrini with a neat pass into E_Ponce 
          ...  E_Ponce with the shot ! 
          ...  G_Grando was lucky there 
Min. 22 :(new) H_Ziyech controls it well 
          ...  He nutmegs R_Yates 
          ...  He puts in E_Ponce! 
          ...  O_Zinchenko attacks him with a large hello kitty. Where was he hiding that? 
          ...  Oh well the referee says play On!! 
Min. 22 :(mnc) W_Ndidi finds R_Firmino with a perfectly weighted pass 
          ...  But V_Lindlof comes away with the ball 
          ...  Excellent defending there! 
Min. 23 :(new) A_Bastoni looks for options 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to E_Ponce 
          ...  E_Ponce from 20 yards ! 
          ...  It hits the side netting! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 
Min. 23 :(mnc) R_Yates with the towering header to Joao_Pedro 
          ...  K_Zouma gets in the way of the ball and clears! 
Min. 24 :(mnc) Joao_Pedro flicks it over J_Lascelles's head 
          ...  He showed some great skill there! 
          ...  The ball hits C_Nkunku in the face! 
          ...  And goes clear! 
Min. 26 :(mnc) Joao_Pedro gets the ball on the wing 
          ...  He cuts inside the defender! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  V_Lindlof tackles cleanly 
Min. 27 :(new) C_Nkunku runs forward 
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind! 
          ...  C_Pulisic takes the player down!! 
          ...  That’s a poor tackle! 
          ...  He had to endure a strong lecture from Craig_Pawson 
Min. 29 :(new) L_Pellegrini feeds the ball through the middle 
          ...  C_Nkunku runs onto it 
          ...  He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender 
          ...  W_Ndidi knocks him to the floor 
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty! 
          ...  But Craig_Pawson just turns away! 
Min. 29 :(mnc) R_Yates with a well-controlled run 
          ...  But J_Lascelles slides in 
Min. 34 :(new) E_Thorpe knocks it past N_Semedo and runs onto it 
          ...  He leaves the defender standing 
          ...  E_Thorpe has his eyes on the goal! 
          ...  He shoots! 
          ...  G_Grando saves, but he fumbles 
          ...  It goes wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  E_Ponce chips the ball in towards the far post! 
          ...  G_Grando catches it! 
Min. 35 :(mnc) S_McTominay sidesteps his marker 
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender 
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by S_McTominay ! 
          ...  C_Setford narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety 
Min. 38 :(mnc) C_Pulisic drives it across the face of the goal R_Firmino 
          ...  A delicate header from R_Firmino ! 
          ...  C_Setford manages to turn it behind 
Min. 39 :(new) E_Ponce boots it towards E_Thorpe 
          ...  R_Yates clatters him to the floor and puts the ball out of play 
          ...  The linesman is flagging 
          ...  Throw in 
Min. 40 :(mnc) S_McTominay holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to R_Firmino 
          ...  L_Pellegrini gets the foot in to win the ball 
          ...  It rolls out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Swung in by A_MacAllister 
          ...  J_Lascelles clears the danger 
Min. 42 :(mnc) W_Ndidi looks around for support 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to Joao_Pedro 
          ...  Joao_Pedro throws himself at the ball ! 
          ...  He manages to reach the ball 
          ...  It's way wide 
          ...  The Newcastle United fans behind the goal spread their arms out 
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(new) A_Bastoni with a glorious 60-yard pass to E_Ponce 
          ...  O_Zinchenko slides in hard! 
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw! 
Min. 44 :(mnc) Joao_Pedro runs down the wing 
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space! 
          ...  He cuts the ball back 
          ...  R_Firmino latches onto the pass 
          ...  He carves out some space 
          ...  R_Firmino launches himself head first to connect with the low cross! 
          ...  C_Setford turns it behind for a corner 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  N_Semedo chips the ball in towards the far post! 
          ...  C_Setford reads it well, and claims it! 
Min. 47 :(new) C_Nkunku slows the ball down and waits for support 
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward 
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone! 
          ...  C_Nkunku fires a shot at goal ! 
          ...  It hits the inside of the post 
          ...  It falls right into G_Grando's arms 
          ...  Unlucky 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Newcastle United 1-0 Manchester City

Min. 50 :(new) C_Nkunku with the mazy dribble 
          ...  He takes it past the defender 
          ...  C_Nkunku hits the ball first time! 
          ...  G_Grando with an amazing dive to the bottom left 
          ...  How he got to that one I don't know ! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  H_Ziyech chips the ball in towards the far post! 
          ...  J_Lascelles gets on the end of it 
          ...  But G_Grando tips it over 
          ...  Craig_Pawson has given a goal kick 
          ...  Unbelievable ! 
Min. 50 :(new) E_Ponce takes advantage of a bad back pass from S_McTominay 
          ...  Pipa tackles cleanly 
          ...  The linesman flags for the foul though! Unbelievable! It looked clean to me 
Min. 52 :(mnc) Pipa brings the ball under control 
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  Joao_Pedro gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  K_Zouma wins the ball well 
          ...  Craig_Pawson has given a free kick 
          ...  He got away with just a warning 
Min. 60 :(new) R_Sterling takes advantage of a mistake by O_Zinchenko 
          ...  He runs towards goal 
          ...  R_Sterling hits a great drive! 
          ...  But he puts it wide 
          ...  That was a terrible attempt! 
Min. 60 :(new) E_Thorpe backtracks with the ball 
          ...  He hits the ball up field 
          ...  C_Nkunku latches onto the end of it 
          ...  N_Semedo fouls badly 
Min. 62 :(mnc) S_McTominay can't find space for the shot 
          ...  He slips it through to Joao_Pedro 
          ...  L_Pellegrini with a nasty foul 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!, he is in the book for that one 
Min. 67 :(mnc) Joao_Pedro runs forward 
          ...  He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully 
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind! 
          ...  Joao_Pedro with the punt towards goal! 
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! 
          ...  But it thumps off the woodwork !! 
          ...  And goes safely clear! 
          ...  C_Setford never had a chance! 
Min. 70 :(mnc) C_Setford miskicks! 
          ...  Joao_Pedro is takes control of the ball! 
          ...  E_Thorpe with a nasty foul 
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball 
          ...  Craig_Pawson reaches to his pocket! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 71 :(new) E_Ponce changes direction inside 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to H_Ziyech 
          ...  H_Ziyech tries to beat G_Grando from outside the area! 
          ...  But G_Grando punches it away 
          ...  He was lucky to get to that one 
Min. 74 :(mnc) R_Firmino with a clever shimmy 
          ...  K_Zouma knobbles the attacking player. 
          ...  Craig_Pawson blows up for a foul 
Min. 75 :(mnc) S_McTominay takes advantage of a mistake by V_Lindlof 
          ...  Can he make them pay? 
          ...  S_McTominay drives the shot in! 
          ...  C_Setford just watches float over the bar! 
Min. 76 :(mnc) Joao_Pedro punches R_Sterling off the ball 
          ...  He's Butted him ! 
          ...  Craig_Pawson has stopped play 
          ...  RED CARD!! 
          ...  He's off!! 
Min. 79 :(new) Sam_Lammers will replace the useless C_Nkunku and will play FW 
Min. 79 :(new) H_Ziyech cuts the ball back to E_Thorpe 
          ...  E_Thorpe chases it through, he must score ! 
          ...  But G_Grando makes a comfortable save 
          ...  He gave the striker no chance 
Min. 80 :(new) Matteo_Lovato replaces an unhappy K_Zouma and will play as a DF 
Min. 82 :(mnc) R_Yates hoists the ball across to R_Firmino 
          ...  R_Firmino carves a shot towards goal ! 
          ...  But he got that all wrong 
Min. 84 :(mnc) C_Pulisic knocks the ball past L_Pellegrini 
          ...  C_Pulisic drives the shot in! 
          ...  But it goes wide 
Min. 85 :(new) R_Sterling back heels to find Sam_Lammers in space 
          ...  A powerful shot by Sam_Lammers ! 
          ...  OOOOOOHHHHHHHH 
          ...  It grazes the post and goes wide 
Min. 86 :(mnc) C_Pulisic breaks clear of the defence! 
          ...  He is clean through on C_Setford! 
          ...  L_Pellegrini brings him down! 
          ...  He could be off here! 
          ...  The referee reaches to his pocket! 
          ...  He jots down his name! 
          ...  RED CARD!! 
          ...  I think he deserved that! 
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(mnc) S_McTominay feeds the ball through the middle 
          ...  N_Semedo runs onto it 
          ...  He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender 
          ...  N_Semedo flicks the header toward the far post! 
          ...  C_Setford blocks the shot with his legs 
          ...  It goes clear! 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************



Match Details
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Venue                : St James' Park
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Newcastle United Match Info
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Best player          : A_Bastoni (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : C_Nkunku (18)
Sent Off             : L_Pellegrini (86)
Booked               : E_Thorpe (70)
Injured              : N/A
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Manchester City Match Info
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Best player          : S_McTominay
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : Joao_Pedro (76)
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                        Newcastle United  |    Manchester City
Attempts on Goal     :          13        |       11
Off target           :           6        |       6
On target            :           7        |       5
Possession           :          53        |       47
Corners              :           2        |       2
Red Cards            :           1        |       1
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       0
Subs Used            :           2        |       0
Fouls                :          18        |       11
Key Tackles          :           8        |       6
Key Passes           :          14        |       11
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Final Score          : Newcastle United 1 - 0 Manchester City
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Player Statistics - Newcastle United
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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C_Setford      GK  25   1   1   1  21 |  95   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  31   0   0   0
A_Bastoni      DF   1  22  15   4  27 |  95   0   2   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  33  40   0
K_Zouma        DF   1  21   7   3  26 |  83   0   1   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  13  28   0
J_Lascelles    DF   1  20   6   3  26 |  95   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  26   0   3
V_Lindlof      DF   1  20   5   2  27 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  26   0   0
R_Sterling     MF   2   4  24  13  25 |  95   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   8  28   9
L_Pellegrini   MF   1   9  22  13  24 |  89   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   1   0   6  13  -7
E_Thorpe       MF   1   7  21   8  24 |  95   0   0   0   0   3   0   1   0   0  -3  -3   4
H_Ziyech       MF   1   3  21  14  23 |  95   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   3
C_Nkunku       FW   1   9  15  25  24 |  82   0   1   1   0   4   1   0   0   0  21  18  36
E_Ponce        FW   1   3  11  21  28 |  95   0   0   2   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  20   4
A_Onana        GK  25   1   1   1  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Matteo_Lovato  DF   1  22  14   3  26 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Pogba        MF   2   2  24   6  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Longstaff    AM   1   3  20  16  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Sam_Lammers    FW   1   1  14  22  23 |  13   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1

Player Statistics - Manchester City
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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G_Grando       GK  26   1   1   1  23 |  95   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  16   0   0   0
O_Zinchenko    DF   1  21  14   8  27 |  95   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  39  10   0
N_Semedo       DF   1  20  13   3  24 |  95   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
Pipa           DF   1  20  11   3  26 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
R_Yates        DF   1  20  11   3  22 |  95   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  20   0
A_MacAllister  MF   1  13  23  14  34 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_McTominay    MF   1  10  21   6  27 |  95   0   1   3   0   2   0   0   0   0  13  30   4
W_Ndidi        MF   1  14  21   3  25 |  95   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  20   0
C_Pulisic      MF   1   2  21  13  24 |  95   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   4
Joao_Pedro     FW   1   6  13  24  28 |  79   0   0   1   0   3   0   0   1   0  -7   3  -4
R_Firmino      FW   1   4   8  21  24 |  95   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   7
A_Areola       GK  21   1   1   1  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Sidibe       DF   1  19  10   3  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Y_Ribeiro      DF   1  19  14   3  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Ozil         MF   2   3  20  12  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Griezmann    FW   2   2   4  20  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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