FMFA League Of Britain Premier Division, Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur (Wed Aug 26) Newcastle United | Tottenham Hotspur 4-4-2 T | 3-4-3 N Harry Kleinjan | Will Schoolar | T_Krul GK | GK M_Neuer M_Yanga-Mbiwa DF | DF F_Fazio Miranda DF | DF Y_Kaboul D_Santon DF | DF D_Rose A_Ogbonna DF | MF M_Reus M_Hamsik MF | MF C_Eriksen V_Wanyama MF | MF E_Lamela H_Ben_Arfa MF | MF A_Townsend G_Bale MF | FW R_Soldado R_Lewandowski FW | FW Eduardo M_Depay FW | FW S_Eto'o | R_Elliot SUB | SUB A_Lindegaard B_Hangeland SUB | SUB M_Sakho L_Kurzawa SUB | SUB M_Dawson S_W-Phillips SUB | SUB C_Tiote A_Hernandez SUB | SUB J_Rodriguez Min. 1 :(new) R_Lewandowski breaks clear of the defence! ... He is clean through on M_Neuer! ... Eduardo brings him down! ... The Referee calls him for a talk ... It’s just a warning Min. 2 :(new) R_Lewandowski sidesteps D_Rose ... He was too quick for his marker ... R_Lewandowski hits the shot! ... It swerves a lot! ... M_Neuer makes himself big and wins the ball Min. 3 :(ths) Play's been held up due to a cat on the pitch. C_Eriksen manages to catch it and gives it a cuddle before giving to the steward ... A delicate header from C_Eriksen ! ... But he's put it wide ... How did he manage to miss that one?!?!? Min. 4 :(new) R_Lewandowski finds his way through ... He has tremendous pace ... R_Lewandowski keeps his head down as he hits the shot! ... OOOOOOHHHHHHHH ... It grazes the post and goes wide Min. 5 :(ths) S_Eto'o leaves D_Santon standing ... Miranda clears with a diving header Min. 9 :(ths) E_Lamela has the ball on the wing ... He takes it past A_Ogbonna ... He knocks it to R_Soldado! ... R_Soldado with the cheeky shot! ... T_Krul parries it Min. 10 :(ths) A_Townsend looks up for support for support ... He spots his team mate making a run now ... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! ... R_Soldado receives the pass and heads towards the goal ... A_Ogbonna bundles the player over!! ... That’s a foul!! ... The ref looks across to his assistant! ... Play on! Min. 11 :(new) R_Lewandowski nutmegs F_Fazio, he continues to run forward ... R_Lewandowski must beat M_Neuer! ... It’s going over! ... It dips dramatically!! ... But lands on the roof of the net !! ... M_Neuer looks relieved there! Min. 14 :(new) R_Lewandowski drives it forward to M_Yanga-Mbiwa ... M_Yanga-Mbiwa fires off a right-footed shot ! ... The shot takes a wicked deflection ... Wide !! ... That was fortunate ... CORNER! ... G_Bale plays it into the danger area! ... F_Fazio wins the ball ... He belts it away Min. 14 :(ths) M_Reus drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender ... He gets past him! ... He sees a team mate making a run ... He plays the ball through to Eduardo ... Eduardo with a graceful, looping effort ! ... Over the bar Min. 14 :(new) V_Wanyama drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender ... He gets past him! ... He sees a team mate making a run ... He plays the ball through to M_Depay ... C_Eriksen is called for the holding foul ... Well spotted by the referee ... The boy is unlucky to get a yellow ... YELLOW CARD!! Min. 15 :(new) H_Ben_Arfa backtracks with the ball ... He hits the ball up field ... G_Bale latches onto the end of it ... G_Bale blasts it at the goal ! ... It grazes the post! ... And hits the side netting ... Goal Kick! Min. 16 :(ths) A_Townsend with the first time flick to S_Eto'o ... A_Ogbonna takes the ball and the player!! ... But the ref waves play on!! Min. 17 :(new) V_Wanyama looks around for support ... His team mate makes an overlapping run now! ... He knocks a through ball to Miranda ... Miranda looks to see where M_Neuer is! ... He rifles in the shot! ... Looks like it should be M_Neuer's ... Oh he's let it go through his legs ... But drifts inches wide !! ... M_Neuer looks embarrassed! ... He was relieved to see it go wide! ... CORNER! ... The corner is swung in by M_Yanga-Mbiwa! ... M_Neuer catches it! Min. 20 :(new) M_Depay sprints past D_Rose ... M_Depay has his eyes on the goal! ... He fires the ball goal ward! ... But M_Neuer dives to his left ... I think M_Neuer just got a hand on that one ... The Referee has given a goal kick ... Unbelievable ! Min. 25 :(new) H_Ben_Arfa fires over a low cross to R_Lewandowski ... Blocked by Y_Kaboul Min. 27 :(ths) C_Eriksen turns past the defender ... He sees a team mate making a run ... He plays the ball through to S_Eto'o ... A cheeky lob from S_Eto'o ! ... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner ... CORNER! ... M_Reus swings it in! ... M_Yanga-Mbiwa wins the ball ... And he clears the danger Min. 30 :(new) M_Depay runs at F_Fazio ... He takes it past him ... F_Fazio reacts to stop the move going any further Min. 30 :(ths) R_Soldado beats A_Ogbonna ... It looked like he pushed his marker ... "Play On!" Waves The Referee ... M_Hamsik is called for the holding foul ... Looked like a fair jump ... The referee got it wrong Min. 33 :(new) H_Ben_Arfa is taking a throw in ... He takes a couple of strides back ... He throws the ball to D_Santon ... S_Eto'o with a nasty foul ... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge ... He gets a YELLOW CARD!! ... He'll need to be careful from now on ... FREE KICK! ... That could have been a penalty! ... M_Hamsik plays it short to R_Lewandowski ... D_Rose slides in to knock the ball out for a corner ... CORNER! ... R_Lewandowski curls it into the box! ... M_Neuer easily catches it! Min. 36 :(new) H_Ben_Arfa cuts the ball back to A_Ogbonna ... A_Ogbonna tries to catch the keeper out! ... But he miskicks and puts it well off target ... The Tottenham Hotspur fans taunt him about that effort Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on Min. 45 :(new) A_Hernandez is being prepared to come on ... M_Depay is leaving the pitch ... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing ... Looks like his replacement will play FW Min. 45 :(new) B_Hangeland will come on for A_Ogbonna and play DF Min. 45 :(ths) M_Sakho is being prepared to come on ... D_Rose is leaving the pitch ... Looks like the substitute will play DF Min. 45 :(ths) J_Rodriguez is being prepared to come on ... S_Eto'o is leaving the pitch ... He applauds the crowd ... Looks like his replacement will play FW Min. 45 :(new) M_Hamsik with a perfectly timed run ... M_Hamsik with the diving header ! ... He had to be brave there ... But M_Neuer hits it away ... He could have held onto that! Min. 45 :(new) R_Lewandowski nutmegs Y_Kaboul, he continues to run forward ... Eduardo with an over the top challenge ... FREE KICK ... Just past the halfway line ... M_Depay plays it short to A_Ogbonna ... A_Ogbonna has a go! ... The shot takes a wicked deflection ... M_Neuer dives desperately to try and save it!! ... And M_Neuer tips it wide! ... Great goalkeeping! ... CORNER! ... G_Bale floats the ball in! ... M_Hamsik gets a shot in ... M_Neuer won't get to that! ... It clips the post! ... And goes wide! ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Newcastle United 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur Min. 46 :(new) H_Ben_Arfa gets the ball on the wing ... He cuts inside the defender! ... He has some space now! ... H_Ben_Arfa goes for the top corner ! ... M_Neuer won't get to that! ... It clips the post! ... GOAL !! ... Excellent strike!! ... That’s given Newcastle United the lead! ... Newcastle United 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur ... Min. 47 :(new) G_Bale drives it forward to H_Ben_Arfa ... F_Fazio with a late tackle ... He certainly didn't mean it Min. 48 :(new) A_Hernandez with the dribble ... He's clean through ... The fans are on their feet ... A_Hernandez blasts it at the goal ! ... Its sails over! ... He has squandered a golden opportunity Min. 52 :(new) H_Ben_Arfa knocks it forward ... Y_Kaboul slips ... R_Lewandowski gets to it! ... R_Lewandowski rises above the defence to head the ball ! ... M_Neuer won't get to that! ... Oooh it goes just over!! Min. 53 :(ths) C_Eriksen with a measured pass to A_Townsend ... A_Townsend attempts the shot! ... T_Krul with a fantastic point blank save ... He showed great Reflexes there Min. 57 :(new) V_Wanyama looks for options ... He sees a man in space! ... He hits the ball up to R_Lewandowski ... R_Lewandowski drives the ball low ! ... Brilliant save from M_Neuer ... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands Min. 57 :(ths) A_Townsend bursts into the box and cuts the ball back to J_Rodriguez ... J_Rodriguez drives it towards goal ! ... It hits the side netting! ... He looks horrified by that miss! ... He puts his face in his hands! Min. 58 :(new) D_Santon runs with the ball to the corner flag ... He plays the ball across to A_Hernandez ... A_Hernandez with a low drive through the rain! ... But M_Neuer makes a fine save Min. 59 :(ths) M_Reus gets the ball on the wing ... He cuts inside B_Hangeland! ... He has some space now! ... M_Yanga-Mbiwa forces him off the ball ... But it rolls out of play ... CORNER! ... M_Reus swings it in! ... B_Hangeland wins the ball ... He belts it away Min. 63 :(ths) A_Townsend takes advantage of a defensive mistake ... He runs towards goal ... A_Townsend flings a shot at goal ! ... But the ball goes harmlessly wide Min. 64 :(ths) A_Townsend squares it to J_Rodriguez ... Well executed sliding challenge from B_Hangeland Min. 66 :(ths) J_Rodriguez beats his marker ... It looked like he pushed his marker ... "Play On!" Waves The Referee ... J_Rodriguez tries to chip the ball over the keeper ! ... GOAL !! ... He puts his hands to his ears!! ... He is winding the Newcastle United fans up!! ... They greet the gesture with jeers! ... Tottenham Hotspur are back level! ... Newcastle United 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur ... Min. 68 :(ths) A_Townsend kills the ball dead ... He sees a team mate leave his marker! ... He plays the ball across to him! ... R_Soldado gets on the end of the pass ... R_Soldado with a stunning strike ! ... It hits off a defender! ... But goes clear to safety! Min. 73 :(ths) J_Rodriguez looks for options ... He decides to go it alone ... J_Rodriguez rises above the defence to head the ball ! ... But T_Krul just gets his fingers to that one Min. 74 :(ths) C_Eriksen gets possession in his own half ... M_Yanga-Mbiwa with the foul ... PENALTY !! ... R_Soldado takes it ... GOAL!! ... That’s given Tottenham Hotspur the advantage! ... Newcastle United 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur... Min. 75 :(new) D_Santon looks around for some movement ... His team mate makes an overlapping run now! ... He hits the ball to G_Bale ... M_Sakho takes the ball and the player!! ... But the ref waves play on!! Min. 82 :(ths) E_Lamela changes direction inside ... He sees a team mate making a run ... He plays the ball through to Eduardo ... Eduardo aiming for the bottom corner ! ... Its sails over! ... He has squandered a golden opportunity Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on Min. 88 :(new) G_Bale with a simple pass to A_Hernandez ... Y_Kaboul gets in the way and wins the ball Min. 88 :(new) G_Bale volleys it forward. He finds R_Lewandowski ... M_Sakho with the tackle ... That's got to be a yellow ... The Referee calls him over ... The Referee is taking his time with him! ... YELLOW CARD!! Min. 90 :(ths) C_Eriksen cuts inside the defender ... He sees a team mate in space ... He passes it to J_Rodriguez ... M_Yanga-Mbiwa robs him of the ball Min. 90 :(new) A_Hernandez sprints past the defender ... J_Rodriguez with a deliberate foul ... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge ... The Referee shows him a YELLOW CARD!! ... He'll need to be careful from now on! Min. 92 :(new) D_Santon finds A_Hernandez in the box ... A_Hernandez with the drive! ... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner ... CORNER! ... Swung in by M_Hamsik ... Y_Kaboul reads it well and clears the danger Min. 93 :(ths) J_Rodriguez has the ball on the wing ... He takes it past B_Hangeland ... He knocks it to C_Eriksen! ... A left-footer by C_Eriksen ! ... It fly's into Row Z! ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : St James's Park Attendance : 57,500 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newcastle United Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : H_Ben_Arfa (Man of the Match) Scorers : H_Ben_Arfa (46) Sent Off : N/A Booked : N/A Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tottenham Hotspur Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : J_Rodriguez Scorers : J_Rodriguez (66), R_Soldado (74 pen) Sent Off : N/A Booked : C_Eriksen (14), S_Eto'o (33), M_Sakho (88), J_Rodriguez (90) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newcastle United | Tottenham Hotspur Attempts on Goal : 17 | 13 Off target : 10 | 8 On target : 7 | 5 Possession : 52 | 48 Corners : 5 | 2 Red Cards : 0 | 0 Yellow Cards : 0 | 4 Subs Used : 2 | 2 Fouls : 10 | 10 Key Tackles : 6 | 5 Key Passes : 14 | 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Newcastle United 1 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Newcastle United Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T_Krul GK 22 2 3 3 22 | 95 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 M_Yanga-Mbiwa DF 3 20 11 3 22 | 95 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 39 0 1 Miranda DF 2 19 2 3 26 | 95 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 13 0 1 D_Santon DF 3 19 12 3 24 | 95 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 A_Ogbonna DF 3 20 3 2 25 | 45 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 26 0 4 M_Hamsik MF 2 3 22 11 25 | 95 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 V_Wanyama MF 2 11 21 3 27 | 95 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 H_Ben_Arfa MF 2 3 20 11 23 | 95 0 0 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 50 23 G_Bale MF 2 11 21 11 25 | 95 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 1 R_Lewandowski FW 2 3 7 21 26 | 95 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 10 9 M_Depay FW 2 3 3 19 22 | 45 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 R_Elliot GK 17 3 2 2 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B_Hangeland DF 2 19 2 3 22 | 50 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 0 L_Kurzawa DF 2 19 2 3 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S_W-Phillips MF 2 3 20 10 28 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A_Hernandez FW 2 3 3 19 25 | 50 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Player Statistics - Tottenham Hotspur Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- M_Neuer GK 24 2 3 3 24 | 95 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 81 0 0 0 F_Fazio DF 3 20 3 2 29 | 95 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 0 Y_Kaboul DF 2 19 2 3 26 | 95 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47 8 8 D_Rose DF 2 19 11 3 22 | 45 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 M_Reus MF 2 3 21 10 25 | 95 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 C_Eriksen MF 2 3 20 11 28 | 95 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 5 35 7 E_Lamela MF 2 3 20 11 26 | 95 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 A_Townsend MF 2 3 19 10 21 | 95 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 50 4 R_Soldado FW 2 3 3 20 28 | 95 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 27 Eduardo FW 2 3 3 19 26 | 95 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 S_Eto'o FW 2 2 2 19 24 | 45 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -3 -3 -2 A_Lindegaard GK 18 3 3 3 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Sakho DF 2 20 4 3 28 | 50 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 -3 -3 M_Dawson DF 2 19 2 3 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C_Tiote MF 4 10 19 2 25 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J_Rodriguez FW 2 2 10 18 21 | 50 0 0 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 -3 7 24 1440615882 Produced from ESMS+ V3.35