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Season 18 Archive: Division 2 Reserves, Week 12
Newcastle Reserves 6 - 5 Benfica Reserves
Division Two Reserve League Match, Newcastle Res vs. Benfica Res (Mon May 26)
Newcastle Res | Benfica Res
3-4-1-2 A | 3-1-4-1-1 A
Tony Glendinning | Steven Theobald
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R_Clemence GK | GK K_Schmeichel
G_Rodriguez DF | DF M_Zeffane
C_Chivu DF | DF L_Baines
S_Clark DF | DF M_Twaddle
P_Mendes MF | DM S_Theo
L_Figo MF | MF J_Shaddix
A_Arbeloa MF | MF M_Barry
Sergio MF | MF M_Goodman
X_Alonso AM | MF L_Castaignos
G_Speed FW | AM M_Isco
Cisse FW | FW E_Stranger
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P_Lenox SUB | SUB S_Castro
H_Matt SUB | SUB M_Lomax
N_Blake SUB | SUB J_Heiter
Sven_Bender SUB | SUB U_Pacabra
T_Sheringham SUB | SUB E_Rada
Referee: P_Dowd (England)
Min. 1 :(nwtr) A_Arbeloa times his run well
... A_Arbeloa drives the shot in!
... Over the bar
Min. 2 :(bfar) S_Theo finds M_Goodman on the edge of the box
... M_Goodman hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... R_Clemence saves it
... Good goalkeeping
Min. 3 :(nwtr) G_Rodriguez hoofs it up field to find G_Speed
... G_Speed attempts to nutmeg K_Schmeichel!
... It hits the side netting!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 3 :(bfar) M_Twaddle with the dribble
... He spots the run of his team-mate
... He's decided to go alone
... A glorious effort by M_Twaddle !
... It takes a deflection!
... R_Clemence is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... M_Goodman chips the ball in towards the far post!
... R_Clemence catches it!
Min. 4 :(bfar) M_Goodman changes direction inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to M_Isco
... M_Isco tries to beat R_Clemence!
... He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort
Min. 5 :(nwtr) X_Alonso puts in G_Rodriguez
... G_Rodriguez with a screamer of a shot !
... But K_Schmeichel punches it away
Min. 5 :(bfar) M_Isco with the kinky dribble
... M_Isco with a blistering shot !
... R_Clemence makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
... He gathers it at the second attempt!
Min. 7 :(nwtr) C_Chivu knocks it past M_Zeffane and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... C_Chivu hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... GOAL !!
... He dives on the ground and his team mates follow him!!
... That's given Newcastle Res the advantage!
... Newcastle Res 1-0 Benfica Res ...
Min. 8 :(nwtr) G_Rodriguez knocks the ball back to R_Clemence
... Ohhhh no!!
... GOAL !!
... He has put it into his own net!!
... Newcastle Res 1-1 Benfica Res ...
Min. 9 :(nwtr) Sergio with a glorious long pass to G_Speed
... But M_Zeffane comes away with the ball
... Excellent defending there!
Min. 9 :(bfar) L_Castaignos with a real burst of pace
... He shows the defender a clean set of heals
... But he loses control of it
... S_Clark hits it out for a throw
Min. 12 :(nwtr) X_Alonso plays a first time ball through the defence to P_Mendes
... P_Mendes attempts a low drive!
... But K_Schmeichel dives to his left
... I think K_Schmeichel just got a hand on that one
... P_Dowd has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 12 :(bfar) M_Barry looks around for support
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to M_Isco
... M_Isco sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... R_Clemence parries it, he follows it up
... He fires it over!!
Min. 13 :(nwtr) A_Arbeloa runs at the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to C_Chivu
... C_Chivu tries the shot !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
Min. 13 :(bfar) J_Shaddix crosses in from the wing, he finds E_Stranger in the box
... E_Stranger is miles offside!
... The flag stays down
... R_Clemence tries to close down the angle
... He nutmegs R_Clemence
... It hits the upright!!
... And goes wide!
Min. 14 :(bfar) E_Stranger sprints forward with the ball
... E_Stranger with the 40 yard drive !
... R_Clemence saves it
... Good goalkeeping
Min. 14 :(nwtr) G_Rodriguez curls the ball out wide to G_Speed
... M_Barry with a deliberate foul
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... He's in trouble!!
... He could be sent off for that!
... YELLOW CARD!
... He was lucky to get away with that!
... FREE KICK
... This is very far out
... A_Arbeloa knocks it forward
... L_Figo gets on the end of it
... L_Figo sends it flying towards goal!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... K_Schmeichel acrobatically tips it over !!
... Great keeping!
... CORNER!
... L_Figo plays it towards the near post!
... M_Twaddle clears the danger
Min. 15 :(nwtr) A_Arbeloa races into the box
... He sees G_Speed lose his man
... He cuts the ball back to him
... G_Speed tries the lob from 30 yards !
... GOAL !!
... K_Schmeichel was caught out there
... That's put Newcastle Res ahead!
... Newcastle Res 2-1 Benfica Res ...
Min. 15 :(bfar) M_Barry has it now
... He takes on S_Clark
... He gets past him!
... He puts in E_Stranger!
... What a shot from E_Stranger !
... It could go anywhere
... It takes a deflection!
... But sails wide!
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by L_Castaignos!
... S_Clark gets up well
... And he heads it clear
Min. 16 :(bfar) L_Baines jinks infield
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to M_Isco
... A scorcher of a shot from M_Isco !
... GOAL !!
... That's a contender for goal of the season!
... Now they are back in the game!
... Newcastle Res 2-2 Benfica Res ...
Min. 17 :(bfar) M_Twaddle sidesteps L_Figo
... He showed great skill there
... M_Twaddle with the strike !
... R_Clemence is just going to watch it go over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... And R_Clemence reacts well to palm it behind!
... CORNER!
... J_Shaddix hits it towards the far post!
... L_Castaignos with the header
... R_Clemence gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 19 :(nwtr) G_Speed loses S_Theo
... G_Speed with a scorcher of a shot !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... K_Schmeichel tips it wide !!
... Great goalkeeping there!
... CORNER!
... A_Arbeloa swings it in!
... K_Schmeichel makes the catch!
Min. 21 :(nwtr) G_Speed with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past L_Baines
... From long range G_Speed bends the ball towards goal!
... It's gone over
... Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 21 :(bfar) E_Stranger knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender
... But C_Chivu barges him off the ball
Min. 22 :(nwtr) L_Figo volleys it forward. He finds P_Mendes
... P_Mendes attempts to nutmeg K_Schmeichel!
... But K_Schmeichel punches it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 23 :(bfar) E_Stranger knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender
... P_Mendes forces him off the ball
Min. 24 :(bfar) E_Stranger races into the box
... He sees M_Barry lose his man
... He cuts the ball back to him
... G_Rodriguez makes the challenge and clears the ball
Min. 25 :(nwtr) Sergio with the flick on
... He plays the ball across to P_Mendes
... L_Baines slides in to knock the ball out for a corner
... CORNER!
... P_Mendes hits it towards the far post!
... S_Clark with the header
... It floats over K_Schmeichel
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 25 :(bfar) M_Isco beats X_Alonso
... He muscled him off the ball
... M_Isco with a bicycle kick !
... It floats over R_Clemence
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 26 :(nwtr) X_Alonso knocks it past M_Zeffane and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... E_Stranger with the block
Min. 28 :(bfar) M_Zeffane with a simple pass to M_Goodman
... M_Goodman beats the offside trap!
... He is clean through
... He just has to beat R_Clemence
... He tries to slide it past R_Clemence
... He has put it wide!!
Min. 29 :(nwtr) Cisse runs at the defender
... The defender slips and falls over
... Cisse with a thundering shot!
... K_Schmeichel gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 29 :(bfar) M_Zeffane has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past S_Clark
... He puts in J_Shaddix!
... J_Shaddix has time and space!
... He shoots towards goal!
... It hits the outside of the post
... And spins wide
Min. 31 :(bfar) E_Stranger runs at the defender
... The defender slips and falls over
... E_Stranger hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... But R_Clemence punches it away
Min. 33 :(nwtr) G_Speed plays a quick one-two with his team mate
... He runs towards goal now
... Launched towards the top corner by G_Speed !
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... K_Schmeichel looks relieved there!
Min. 35 :(nwtr) G_Speed sidesteps his marker
... E_Stranger brings him down from behind!
... But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 35 :(bfar) M_Isco sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to J_Shaddix
... A cheeky lob from J_Shaddix !
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... GOAL !!
... And Benfica Res are leading in the game now
... Newcastle Res 2-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 36 :(bfar) M_Barry works the ball inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to M_Isco
... M_Isco beats the offside trap!
... He is clean through
... He just has to beat R_Clemence
... He tries to slide it past R_Clemence
... R_Clemence pulls off a save !!
... CORNER!
... Swung in by L_Castaignos
... M_Zeffane gets his head on it
... R_Clemence fists it away
... That was a good save!
Min. 37 :(nwtr) X_Alonso slides it through the middle to P_Mendes
... P_Mendes swings in the shot!
... GOAL !!
... In off the post
... But it's been disallowed.
... Nobody knows why
... The referee turns the players away
... The fans chant "The referee's a wanker!!"
Min. 38 :(nwtr) Sergio knocks the ball past M_Twaddle
... Sergio with the chance !
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 38 :(bfar) E_Stranger knocks it past S_Clark and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... E_Stranger hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... But he somehow misses
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 39 :(nwtr) Cisse jumps over M_Twaddle's challenge
... J_Shaddix stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 39 :(bfar) M_Isco holds up the ball
... He plays the ball to M_Zeffane
... M_Zeffane with the cheeky shot!
... But he somehow misses
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 40 :(nwtr) S_Clark with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past M_Isco
... S_Clark with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... But K_Schmeichel parries the shot
... The defender manages to scramble the ball away
Min. 41 :(nwtr) X_Alonso plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... Sergio decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... Sergio has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... It hits the bar and goes over
... Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't
Min. 41 :(bfar) M_Isco is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... S_Theo latches onto the ball
... S_Theo curls it towards the top corner !
... R_Clemence gets the finger tips to it
... And puts it over
... CORNER!
... J_Shaddix hits it towards the far post!
... L_Castaignos tries to place the shot!
... R_Clemence makes himself big and wins the ball
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(nwtr) Sergio finds C_Chivu with a ball over the defence
... C_Chivu heads the ball towards goal !
... Looks like it should be K_Schmeichel's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... GOAL !!
... K_Schmeichel looks embarrassed!
... Newcastle Res have squared things up with that goal!
... Newcastle Res 3-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 43 :(bfar) M_Isco takes on Cisse
... He runs past him
... M_Isco with a thundering drive!
... R_Clemence won't get to that!
... Oooh it goes just over!!
Min. 44 :(nwtr) C_Chivu nutmegs M_Isco
... C_Chivu swings in the shot!
... K_Schmeichel makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 44 :(bfar) S_Theo has it now
... He takes on Sergio
... He gets past him!
... He puts in M_Isco!
... A_Arbeloa with a superb challenge
... P_Dowd has given the free kick the other way!
... He is ordered to cool off
... FREE KICK!
... It is within shooting distance!
... M_Twaddle with the thundering drive
... R_Clemence won't get to that!
... Oooh it goes just over!!
Min. 44 :(bfar) S_Theo with a pinpoint pass to M_Barry
... M_Barry has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... R_Clemence with an easy save
... He just oozes confidence
Min. 45 :(bfar) M_Isco beats C_Chivu
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... C_Chivu goes in hard to win the ball back
Min. 46 :(nwtr) G_Rodriguez with a smart pass to Cisse
... But M_Twaddle reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 47 :(nwtr) G_Speed beats M_Zeffane
... He muscled him off the ball
... G_Speed heads the ball towards goal !
... K_Schmeichel saves, but he fumbles
... But he gathers at the second attempt!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Newcastle Res 3-3 Benfica Res
Min. 48 :(nwtr) S_Clark with a probing pass to G_Speed
... L_Baines slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 49 :(nwtr) L_Figo finds Cisse in the box
... Cisse with the punt towards goal!
... K_Schmeichel gathers it comfortably
Min. 49 :(bfar) M_Goodman unselfishly lays the ball back to J_Shaddix
... But S_Clark wins the tackle
Min. 50 :(bfar) M_Twaddle kills the ball dead
... Beautiful turn
... He could get a shot of here
... G_Rodriguez tackles cleanly
Min. 51 :(nwtr) A_Arbeloa brings it under control
... He takes on M_Twaddle
... He gets past him!
... He puts in L_Figo!
... L_Figo beats the offside trap!
... He is clean through
... He just has to beat K_Schmeichel
... He tries to slide it past K_Schmeichel
... GOAL !!
... That's given Newcastle Res the advantage!
... Newcastle Res 4-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 51 :(bfar) J_Shaddix is out on the left
... He moves the ball right to L_Castaignos
... L_Castaignos uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... R_Clemence beats the ball away
Min. 52 :(nwtr) Sergio times his run well
... Sergio with the cheeky shot!
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 53 :(nwtr) Cisse runs forward
... He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... Cisse with a low drive through the rain!
... But K_Schmeichel pulls out a save of the game
Min. 54 :(nwtr) P_Mendes is taking a throw in
... He is taking a run up at it!
... He throws it long to G_Speed
... G_Speed fires the shot in!
... The shot slips through K_Schmeichel's hands
... But goes wide!
... He got away with that!
Min. 56 :(bfar) M_Barry miskicks!
... He finds S_Theo though
... That was fortunate
... A_Arbeloa takes the ball
... OOOHHHH!!
... He almost loses it straight away
... But he hits it clear!
Min. 57 :(nwtr) A_Arbeloa drives it across the face of the goal Cisse
... Cisse tries one from the edge of the box !
... K_Schmeichel with an easy save
... He just oozes confidence
Min. 58 :(nwtr) L_Figo with an excellent first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He swings the ball in
... G_Speed gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... G_Speed from 20 yards !
... K_Schmeichel gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... It's pushed behind !
... CORNER!
... Cisse curls it into the box!
... K_Schmeichel easily claims the ball!
Min. 58 :(bfar) M_Goodman with a probing pass to L_Castaignos
... L_Castaignos with a thundering shot!
... But he puts it well wide
... That was a mishit effort!
Min. 58 :(nwtr) Sergio beats his marker
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... M_Zeffane with a late tackle
... He certainly didn't mean it
... P_Dowd calls him over
... P_Dowd is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... It is in a good position!
... Sergio fires it towards the goal
... GOAL !!
... Hammered into the top corner!
... He salutes the Newcastle Res fans!!
... Newcastle Res 5-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 59 :(bfar) M_Goodman pass splits open the defence and finds J_Shaddix
... Launched towards the top corner by J_Shaddix !
... But R_Clemence punches it away
... That's gone out for a goal kick
... It was clear to everyone that R_Clemence got a touch
Min. 60 :(nwtr) Sven_Bender is being prepared to come on
... G_Rodriguez is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 60 :(nwtr) H_Matt will replace the useless Sven_Bender and will play DF
Min. 62 :(nwtr) Cisse feeds the ball through the middle
... G_Speed runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... G_Speed with the crafty shot!
... K_Schmeichel guesses right
Min. 65 :(nwtr) T_Sheringham is being prepared to come on
... P_Mendes is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 65 :(nwtr) L_Figo is now playing as a DM
Min. 65 :(nwtr) interesting tactic change...
... G_Speed will now play as DM
Min. 65 :(nwtr) Sergio changes position to fill a AM slot
Min. 66 :(nwtr) A_Arbeloa plays a first time ball through the defence to X_Alonso
... The cross hits X_Alonso on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
... GOAL !!
... K_Schmeichel was well beaten there!
... Newcastle Res 6-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 67 :(nwtr) Cisse stops the ball and looks around for movement
... A team mate overlaps him now
... He uses his team mates run as a decoy and heads towards the goal!
... A vicious shot by Cisse !
... Looks like it should be K_Schmeichel's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... K_Schmeichel looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... CORNER!
... G_Speed floats the ball in!
... K_Schmeichel reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 67 :(bfar) M_Isco takes possession
... He looks up
... He's in acres of space
... Fine tackle by S_Clark
... He prevents the corner as well
Min. 70 :(bfar) J_Heiter comes on for M_Barry and will play MF to the delight of the fans
Min. 70 :(nwtr) X_Alonso with the cross-field pass to T_Sheringham
... T_Sheringham flicks the header toward the far post!
... K_Schmeichel with a fantastic point blank save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 71 :(bfar) E_Rada is going to be brought on
... M_Isco is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 71 :(bfar) E_Stranger takes on C_Chivu
... He runs past him
... E_Stranger hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... But R_Clemence stops that one easily
Min. 72 :(nwtr) L_Figo sidesteps his marker
... He was too quick for his marker
... L_Figo attempts a low drive!
... Looks like it should be K_Schmeichel's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... K_Schmeichel looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 72 :(bfar) L_Castaignos crosses into the box, finding E_Stranger
... E_Stranger rifles it to the far post !
... R_Clemence gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 75 :(bfar) M_Lomax comes on for L_Baines and will play DF to the delight of the fans
Min. 75 :(bfar) E_Stranger sidesteps his marker
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... E_Stranger with the shot !
... It's just over!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 76 :(nwtr) T_Sheringham runs at M_Twaddle
... The defender slips and falls over
... Driven towards goal by T_Sheringham !
... Looks like it should be K_Schmeichel's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... K_Schmeichel looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 76 :(bfar) J_Heiter with a smart pass to M_Twaddle
... M_Twaddle with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... But he somehow misses
... That was a woeful effort
Min. 77 :(nwtr) Sergio with the header on
... He finds G_Speed in space
... G_Speed attempts a chip!
... The net bulges!
... OH!! He has hit the side netting
... Goal kick given
Min. 77 :(bfar) E_Rada plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... E_Stranger decides to go for goal instead!
... E_Stranger with a little chip!
... GOAL !!
... R_Clemence will be disappointed he did not save that!
... That's given Benfica Res a lifeline!
... Newcastle Res 6-4 Benfica Res ...
Min. 79 :(bfar) J_Shaddix is taking a throw in
... He dries the ball on his shirt
... He throws the ball to E_Rada
... E_Rada goes for the top corner !
... But R_Clemence makes a fine save
Min. 80 :(nwtr) Sergio cuts the ball back to T_Sheringham
... T_Sheringham aims the cheeky shot at goal!
... It hits the bar and goes over
... Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't
Min. 82 :(bfar) S_Theo slides the ball across to J_Heiter
... J_Heiter shapes up for a shot!
... But he miskicks and puts it well off target
... The Newcastle Res fans taunt him about that effort
Min. 83 :(bfar) M_Zeffane with the deft touch
... He takes it past C_Chivu
... He knocks it to L_Castaignos!
... Superbly timed tackle by H_Matt
... He made it look easy
Min. 84 :(nwtr) Sergio runs at the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to X_Alonso
... X_Alonso with the side footed shot!
... But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 84 :(bfar) M_Goodman with a slick pass to E_Stranger
... E_Stranger drives it low !
... R_Clemence parries it, he follows it up
... And R_Clemence recovers to save!!
Min. 86 :(bfar) L_Castaignos with a precise pass to M_Twaddle
... But he loses control of it
... C_Chivu takes possession
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(nwtr) T_Sheringham sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball in to L_Figo
... But M_Zeffane wins the ball with a sliding challenge
Min. 89 :(bfar) M_Twaddle retreats under pressure
... He hits the ball up field
... E_Stranger latches onto the end of it
... E_Stranger shapes up for a shot!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... GOAL !!
... Can Benfica Res get back into the game now!
... Newcastle Res 6-5 Benfica Res ...
Min. 90 :(bfar) E_Stranger takes advantage of a mistake by S_Clark
... Can he make them pay?
... Good sliding challenge from H_Matt and it had to be
Min. 91 :(nwtr) A_Arbeloa squares it to Cisse
... M_Lomax wins the ball!
... But he caught the player also!
... The ref gives nothing!
Min. 91 :(bfar) E_Rada finds himself with plenty of time
... T_Sheringham scythes the player down.
... Psycho!
... P_Dowd wants a word
... It's just a warning
... FREE KICK
... Just past the halfway line
... J_Heiter passes to E_Rada
... E_Rada attempts to drive it home!
... R_Clemence makes a great save
... And he manages to hold onto it as well!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : St James Park
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Newcastle Res Match Info
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Best player : A_Arbeloa
Scorers : C_Chivu (7,43), G_Speed (15), L_Figo (51), Sergio (58), X_Alonso (66)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Benfica Res Match Info
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Best player : E_Stranger (Man of the Match)
Scorers : G_Rodriguez (8 og), M_Isco (16), J_Shaddix (35), E_Stranger (77,89)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : M_Barry (14), M_Zeffane (58)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Newcastle Res | Benfica Res
Attempts on Goal : 38 | 38
Off target : 16 | 16
On target : 22 | 22
Possession : 45 | 55
Corners : 5 | 5
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 0 | 2
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 10 | 10
Key Tackles : 12 | 9
Key Passes : 27 | 29
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Final Score : Newcastle Res 6 - 5 Benfica Res
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Player Statistics - Newcastle Res
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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R_Clemence GK 24 1 3 1 11 | 93 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0
G_Rodriguez DF 1 21 9 9 37 | 62 0 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 10 16 8
C_Chivu DF 2 20 10 12 36 | 93 0 3 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 45 0 65
S_Clark DF 1 20 9 9 32 | 93 0 4 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 80 32 29
P_Mendes MF 1 12 20 13 30 | 67 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 15 12 24
L_Figo DM 2 12 19 10 47 | 93 0 0 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 20 56 57
A_Arbeloa MF 3 11 19 10 16 | 93 0 1 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 15 132 1
Sergio AM 2 9 19 10 21 | 93 0 0 6 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 92 31
X_Alonso AM 2 19 14 13 21 | 93 0 0 5 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 60 29
G_Speed DM 1 12 7 21 27 | 93 0 0 0 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 65
Cisse FW 2 5 11 18 48 | 93 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 12 33
P_Lenox GK 20 1 2 3 12 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Matt DF 2 20 11 6 34 | 31 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0
N_Blake DF 2 20 10 9 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sven_Bender FW 2 10 21 11 43 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Sheringham FW 1 5 8 17 16 | 26 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 12 10
Player Statistics - Benfica Res
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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K_Schmeichel GK 23 2 3 3 13 | 93 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0
M_Zeffane DF 1 22 8 6 31 | 93 0 2 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 28 34 7
L_Baines DF 2 19 9 10 36 | 77 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 32 0
M_Twaddle DF 2 18 11 17 22 | 93 0 2 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 30 32 11
S_Theo DM 2 12 19 7 37 | 93 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 -20 28 -12
J_Shaddix MF 3 10 21 15 31 | 93 0 1 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 -5 16 17
M_Barry MF 2 15 20 6 32 | 72 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 46 6
M_Goodman MF 1 9 19 13 28 | 93 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 9
L_Castaignos MF 1 12 17 15 21 | 93 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 24 25
M_Isco AM 2 8 19 17 31 | 73 0 0 3 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 56 48
E_Stranger FW 2 8 6 20 20 | 93 0 2 1 0 11 2 0 0 0 30 12 0
S_Castro GK 15 3 4 4 12 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Lomax DF 2 16 5 13 21 | 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0
J_Heiter MF 2 13 18 9 30 | 21 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 1
U_Pacabra MF 2 8 17 8 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
E_Rada FW 3 9 4 19 22 | 20 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 32 16
1401091839 Produced from ESMS+ V3.35
Newcastle Res | Benfica Res
3-4-1-2 A | 3-1-4-1-1 A
Tony Glendinning | Steven Theobald
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R_Clemence GK | GK K_Schmeichel
G_Rodriguez DF | DF M_Zeffane
C_Chivu DF | DF L_Baines
S_Clark DF | DF M_Twaddle
P_Mendes MF | DM S_Theo
L_Figo MF | MF J_Shaddix
A_Arbeloa MF | MF M_Barry
Sergio MF | MF M_Goodman
X_Alonso AM | MF L_Castaignos
G_Speed FW | AM M_Isco
Cisse FW | FW E_Stranger
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P_Lenox SUB | SUB S_Castro
H_Matt SUB | SUB M_Lomax
N_Blake SUB | SUB J_Heiter
Sven_Bender SUB | SUB U_Pacabra
T_Sheringham SUB | SUB E_Rada
Referee: P_Dowd (England)
Min. 1 :(nwtr) A_Arbeloa times his run well
... A_Arbeloa drives the shot in!
... Over the bar
Min. 2 :(bfar) S_Theo finds M_Goodman on the edge of the box
... M_Goodman hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... R_Clemence saves it
... Good goalkeeping
Min. 3 :(nwtr) G_Rodriguez hoofs it up field to find G_Speed
... G_Speed attempts to nutmeg K_Schmeichel!
... It hits the side netting!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 3 :(bfar) M_Twaddle with the dribble
... He spots the run of his team-mate
... He's decided to go alone
... A glorious effort by M_Twaddle !
... It takes a deflection!
... R_Clemence is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... M_Goodman chips the ball in towards the far post!
... R_Clemence catches it!
Min. 4 :(bfar) M_Goodman changes direction inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to M_Isco
... M_Isco tries to beat R_Clemence!
... He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort
Min. 5 :(nwtr) X_Alonso puts in G_Rodriguez
... G_Rodriguez with a screamer of a shot !
... But K_Schmeichel punches it away
Min. 5 :(bfar) M_Isco with the kinky dribble
... M_Isco with a blistering shot !
... R_Clemence makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
... He gathers it at the second attempt!
Min. 7 :(nwtr) C_Chivu knocks it past M_Zeffane and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... C_Chivu hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... GOAL !!
... He dives on the ground and his team mates follow him!!
... That's given Newcastle Res the advantage!
... Newcastle Res 1-0 Benfica Res ...
Min. 8 :(nwtr) G_Rodriguez knocks the ball back to R_Clemence
... Ohhhh no!!
... GOAL !!
... He has put it into his own net!!
... Newcastle Res 1-1 Benfica Res ...
Min. 9 :(nwtr) Sergio with a glorious long pass to G_Speed
... But M_Zeffane comes away with the ball
... Excellent defending there!
Min. 9 :(bfar) L_Castaignos with a real burst of pace
... He shows the defender a clean set of heals
... But he loses control of it
... S_Clark hits it out for a throw
Min. 12 :(nwtr) X_Alonso plays a first time ball through the defence to P_Mendes
... P_Mendes attempts a low drive!
... But K_Schmeichel dives to his left
... I think K_Schmeichel just got a hand on that one
... P_Dowd has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 12 :(bfar) M_Barry looks around for support
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to M_Isco
... M_Isco sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... R_Clemence parries it, he follows it up
... He fires it over!!
Min. 13 :(nwtr) A_Arbeloa runs at the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to C_Chivu
... C_Chivu tries the shot !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
Min. 13 :(bfar) J_Shaddix crosses in from the wing, he finds E_Stranger in the box
... E_Stranger is miles offside!
... The flag stays down
... R_Clemence tries to close down the angle
... He nutmegs R_Clemence
... It hits the upright!!
... And goes wide!
Min. 14 :(bfar) E_Stranger sprints forward with the ball
... E_Stranger with the 40 yard drive !
... R_Clemence saves it
... Good goalkeeping
Min. 14 :(nwtr) G_Rodriguez curls the ball out wide to G_Speed
... M_Barry with a deliberate foul
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... He's in trouble!!
... He could be sent off for that!
... YELLOW CARD!
... He was lucky to get away with that!
... FREE KICK
... This is very far out
... A_Arbeloa knocks it forward
... L_Figo gets on the end of it
... L_Figo sends it flying towards goal!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... K_Schmeichel acrobatically tips it over !!
... Great keeping!
... CORNER!
... L_Figo plays it towards the near post!
... M_Twaddle clears the danger
Min. 15 :(nwtr) A_Arbeloa races into the box
... He sees G_Speed lose his man
... He cuts the ball back to him
... G_Speed tries the lob from 30 yards !
... GOAL !!
... K_Schmeichel was caught out there
... That's put Newcastle Res ahead!
... Newcastle Res 2-1 Benfica Res ...
Min. 15 :(bfar) M_Barry has it now
... He takes on S_Clark
... He gets past him!
... He puts in E_Stranger!
... What a shot from E_Stranger !
... It could go anywhere
... It takes a deflection!
... But sails wide!
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by L_Castaignos!
... S_Clark gets up well
... And he heads it clear
Min. 16 :(bfar) L_Baines jinks infield
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to M_Isco
... A scorcher of a shot from M_Isco !
... GOAL !!
... That's a contender for goal of the season!
... Now they are back in the game!
... Newcastle Res 2-2 Benfica Res ...
Min. 17 :(bfar) M_Twaddle sidesteps L_Figo
... He showed great skill there
... M_Twaddle with the strike !
... R_Clemence is just going to watch it go over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... And R_Clemence reacts well to palm it behind!
... CORNER!
... J_Shaddix hits it towards the far post!
... L_Castaignos with the header
... R_Clemence gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 19 :(nwtr) G_Speed loses S_Theo
... G_Speed with a scorcher of a shot !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... K_Schmeichel tips it wide !!
... Great goalkeeping there!
... CORNER!
... A_Arbeloa swings it in!
... K_Schmeichel makes the catch!
Min. 21 :(nwtr) G_Speed with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past L_Baines
... From long range G_Speed bends the ball towards goal!
... It's gone over
... Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 21 :(bfar) E_Stranger knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender
... But C_Chivu barges him off the ball
Min. 22 :(nwtr) L_Figo volleys it forward. He finds P_Mendes
... P_Mendes attempts to nutmeg K_Schmeichel!
... But K_Schmeichel punches it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 23 :(bfar) E_Stranger knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender
... P_Mendes forces him off the ball
Min. 24 :(bfar) E_Stranger races into the box
... He sees M_Barry lose his man
... He cuts the ball back to him
... G_Rodriguez makes the challenge and clears the ball
Min. 25 :(nwtr) Sergio with the flick on
... He plays the ball across to P_Mendes
... L_Baines slides in to knock the ball out for a corner
... CORNER!
... P_Mendes hits it towards the far post!
... S_Clark with the header
... It floats over K_Schmeichel
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 25 :(bfar) M_Isco beats X_Alonso
... He muscled him off the ball
... M_Isco with a bicycle kick !
... It floats over R_Clemence
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 26 :(nwtr) X_Alonso knocks it past M_Zeffane and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... E_Stranger with the block
Min. 28 :(bfar) M_Zeffane with a simple pass to M_Goodman
... M_Goodman beats the offside trap!
... He is clean through
... He just has to beat R_Clemence
... He tries to slide it past R_Clemence
... He has put it wide!!
Min. 29 :(nwtr) Cisse runs at the defender
... The defender slips and falls over
... Cisse with a thundering shot!
... K_Schmeichel gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 29 :(bfar) M_Zeffane has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past S_Clark
... He puts in J_Shaddix!
... J_Shaddix has time and space!
... He shoots towards goal!
... It hits the outside of the post
... And spins wide
Min. 31 :(bfar) E_Stranger runs at the defender
... The defender slips and falls over
... E_Stranger hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... But R_Clemence punches it away
Min. 33 :(nwtr) G_Speed plays a quick one-two with his team mate
... He runs towards goal now
... Launched towards the top corner by G_Speed !
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... K_Schmeichel looks relieved there!
Min. 35 :(nwtr) G_Speed sidesteps his marker
... E_Stranger brings him down from behind!
... But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 35 :(bfar) M_Isco sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to J_Shaddix
... A cheeky lob from J_Shaddix !
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... GOAL !!
... And Benfica Res are leading in the game now
... Newcastle Res 2-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 36 :(bfar) M_Barry works the ball inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to M_Isco
... M_Isco beats the offside trap!
... He is clean through
... He just has to beat R_Clemence
... He tries to slide it past R_Clemence
... R_Clemence pulls off a save !!
... CORNER!
... Swung in by L_Castaignos
... M_Zeffane gets his head on it
... R_Clemence fists it away
... That was a good save!
Min. 37 :(nwtr) X_Alonso slides it through the middle to P_Mendes
... P_Mendes swings in the shot!
... GOAL !!
... In off the post
... But it's been disallowed.
... Nobody knows why
... The referee turns the players away
... The fans chant "The referee's a wanker!!"
Min. 38 :(nwtr) Sergio knocks the ball past M_Twaddle
... Sergio with the chance !
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 38 :(bfar) E_Stranger knocks it past S_Clark and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... E_Stranger hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... But he somehow misses
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 39 :(nwtr) Cisse jumps over M_Twaddle's challenge
... J_Shaddix stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 39 :(bfar) M_Isco holds up the ball
... He plays the ball to M_Zeffane
... M_Zeffane with the cheeky shot!
... But he somehow misses
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 40 :(nwtr) S_Clark with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past M_Isco
... S_Clark with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... But K_Schmeichel parries the shot
... The defender manages to scramble the ball away
Min. 41 :(nwtr) X_Alonso plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... Sergio decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... Sergio has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... It hits the bar and goes over
... Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't
Min. 41 :(bfar) M_Isco is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... S_Theo latches onto the ball
... S_Theo curls it towards the top corner !
... R_Clemence gets the finger tips to it
... And puts it over
... CORNER!
... J_Shaddix hits it towards the far post!
... L_Castaignos tries to place the shot!
... R_Clemence makes himself big and wins the ball
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(nwtr) Sergio finds C_Chivu with a ball over the defence
... C_Chivu heads the ball towards goal !
... Looks like it should be K_Schmeichel's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... GOAL !!
... K_Schmeichel looks embarrassed!
... Newcastle Res have squared things up with that goal!
... Newcastle Res 3-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 43 :(bfar) M_Isco takes on Cisse
... He runs past him
... M_Isco with a thundering drive!
... R_Clemence won't get to that!
... Oooh it goes just over!!
Min. 44 :(nwtr) C_Chivu nutmegs M_Isco
... C_Chivu swings in the shot!
... K_Schmeichel makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 44 :(bfar) S_Theo has it now
... He takes on Sergio
... He gets past him!
... He puts in M_Isco!
... A_Arbeloa with a superb challenge
... P_Dowd has given the free kick the other way!
... He is ordered to cool off
... FREE KICK!
... It is within shooting distance!
... M_Twaddle with the thundering drive
... R_Clemence won't get to that!
... Oooh it goes just over!!
Min. 44 :(bfar) S_Theo with a pinpoint pass to M_Barry
... M_Barry has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... R_Clemence with an easy save
... He just oozes confidence
Min. 45 :(bfar) M_Isco beats C_Chivu
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... C_Chivu goes in hard to win the ball back
Min. 46 :(nwtr) G_Rodriguez with a smart pass to Cisse
... But M_Twaddle reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 47 :(nwtr) G_Speed beats M_Zeffane
... He muscled him off the ball
... G_Speed heads the ball towards goal !
... K_Schmeichel saves, but he fumbles
... But he gathers at the second attempt!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Newcastle Res 3-3 Benfica Res
Min. 48 :(nwtr) S_Clark with a probing pass to G_Speed
... L_Baines slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 49 :(nwtr) L_Figo finds Cisse in the box
... Cisse with the punt towards goal!
... K_Schmeichel gathers it comfortably
Min. 49 :(bfar) M_Goodman unselfishly lays the ball back to J_Shaddix
... But S_Clark wins the tackle
Min. 50 :(bfar) M_Twaddle kills the ball dead
... Beautiful turn
... He could get a shot of here
... G_Rodriguez tackles cleanly
Min. 51 :(nwtr) A_Arbeloa brings it under control
... He takes on M_Twaddle
... He gets past him!
... He puts in L_Figo!
... L_Figo beats the offside trap!
... He is clean through
... He just has to beat K_Schmeichel
... He tries to slide it past K_Schmeichel
... GOAL !!
... That's given Newcastle Res the advantage!
... Newcastle Res 4-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 51 :(bfar) J_Shaddix is out on the left
... He moves the ball right to L_Castaignos
... L_Castaignos uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... R_Clemence beats the ball away
Min. 52 :(nwtr) Sergio times his run well
... Sergio with the cheeky shot!
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 53 :(nwtr) Cisse runs forward
... He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... Cisse with a low drive through the rain!
... But K_Schmeichel pulls out a save of the game
Min. 54 :(nwtr) P_Mendes is taking a throw in
... He is taking a run up at it!
... He throws it long to G_Speed
... G_Speed fires the shot in!
... The shot slips through K_Schmeichel's hands
... But goes wide!
... He got away with that!
Min. 56 :(bfar) M_Barry miskicks!
... He finds S_Theo though
... That was fortunate
... A_Arbeloa takes the ball
... OOOHHHH!!
... He almost loses it straight away
... But he hits it clear!
Min. 57 :(nwtr) A_Arbeloa drives it across the face of the goal Cisse
... Cisse tries one from the edge of the box !
... K_Schmeichel with an easy save
... He just oozes confidence
Min. 58 :(nwtr) L_Figo with an excellent first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He swings the ball in
... G_Speed gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... G_Speed from 20 yards !
... K_Schmeichel gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... It's pushed behind !
... CORNER!
... Cisse curls it into the box!
... K_Schmeichel easily claims the ball!
Min. 58 :(bfar) M_Goodman with a probing pass to L_Castaignos
... L_Castaignos with a thundering shot!
... But he puts it well wide
... That was a mishit effort!
Min. 58 :(nwtr) Sergio beats his marker
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... M_Zeffane with a late tackle
... He certainly didn't mean it
... P_Dowd calls him over
... P_Dowd is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... It is in a good position!
... Sergio fires it towards the goal
... GOAL !!
... Hammered into the top corner!
... He salutes the Newcastle Res fans!!
... Newcastle Res 5-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 59 :(bfar) M_Goodman pass splits open the defence and finds J_Shaddix
... Launched towards the top corner by J_Shaddix !
... But R_Clemence punches it away
... That's gone out for a goal kick
... It was clear to everyone that R_Clemence got a touch
Min. 60 :(nwtr) Sven_Bender is being prepared to come on
... G_Rodriguez is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 60 :(nwtr) H_Matt will replace the useless Sven_Bender and will play DF
Min. 62 :(nwtr) Cisse feeds the ball through the middle
... G_Speed runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... G_Speed with the crafty shot!
... K_Schmeichel guesses right
Min. 65 :(nwtr) T_Sheringham is being prepared to come on
... P_Mendes is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 65 :(nwtr) L_Figo is now playing as a DM
Min. 65 :(nwtr) interesting tactic change...
... G_Speed will now play as DM
Min. 65 :(nwtr) Sergio changes position to fill a AM slot
Min. 66 :(nwtr) A_Arbeloa plays a first time ball through the defence to X_Alonso
... The cross hits X_Alonso on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
... GOAL !!
... K_Schmeichel was well beaten there!
... Newcastle Res 6-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 67 :(nwtr) Cisse stops the ball and looks around for movement
... A team mate overlaps him now
... He uses his team mates run as a decoy and heads towards the goal!
... A vicious shot by Cisse !
... Looks like it should be K_Schmeichel's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... K_Schmeichel looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... CORNER!
... G_Speed floats the ball in!
... K_Schmeichel reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 67 :(bfar) M_Isco takes possession
... He looks up
... He's in acres of space
... Fine tackle by S_Clark
... He prevents the corner as well
Min. 70 :(bfar) J_Heiter comes on for M_Barry and will play MF to the delight of the fans
Min. 70 :(nwtr) X_Alonso with the cross-field pass to T_Sheringham
... T_Sheringham flicks the header toward the far post!
... K_Schmeichel with a fantastic point blank save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 71 :(bfar) E_Rada is going to be brought on
... M_Isco is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 71 :(bfar) E_Stranger takes on C_Chivu
... He runs past him
... E_Stranger hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... But R_Clemence stops that one easily
Min. 72 :(nwtr) L_Figo sidesteps his marker
... He was too quick for his marker
... L_Figo attempts a low drive!
... Looks like it should be K_Schmeichel's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... K_Schmeichel looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 72 :(bfar) L_Castaignos crosses into the box, finding E_Stranger
... E_Stranger rifles it to the far post !
... R_Clemence gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 75 :(bfar) M_Lomax comes on for L_Baines and will play DF to the delight of the fans
Min. 75 :(bfar) E_Stranger sidesteps his marker
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... E_Stranger with the shot !
... It's just over!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 76 :(nwtr) T_Sheringham runs at M_Twaddle
... The defender slips and falls over
... Driven towards goal by T_Sheringham !
... Looks like it should be K_Schmeichel's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... K_Schmeichel looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 76 :(bfar) J_Heiter with a smart pass to M_Twaddle
... M_Twaddle with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... But he somehow misses
... That was a woeful effort
Min. 77 :(nwtr) Sergio with the header on
... He finds G_Speed in space
... G_Speed attempts a chip!
... The net bulges!
... OH!! He has hit the side netting
... Goal kick given
Min. 77 :(bfar) E_Rada plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... E_Stranger decides to go for goal instead!
... E_Stranger with a little chip!
... GOAL !!
... R_Clemence will be disappointed he did not save that!
... That's given Benfica Res a lifeline!
... Newcastle Res 6-4 Benfica Res ...
Min. 79 :(bfar) J_Shaddix is taking a throw in
... He dries the ball on his shirt
... He throws the ball to E_Rada
... E_Rada goes for the top corner !
... But R_Clemence makes a fine save
Min. 80 :(nwtr) Sergio cuts the ball back to T_Sheringham
... T_Sheringham aims the cheeky shot at goal!
... It hits the bar and goes over
... Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't
Min. 82 :(bfar) S_Theo slides the ball across to J_Heiter
... J_Heiter shapes up for a shot!
... But he miskicks and puts it well off target
... The Newcastle Res fans taunt him about that effort
Min. 83 :(bfar) M_Zeffane with the deft touch
... He takes it past C_Chivu
... He knocks it to L_Castaignos!
... Superbly timed tackle by H_Matt
... He made it look easy
Min. 84 :(nwtr) Sergio runs at the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to X_Alonso
... X_Alonso with the side footed shot!
... But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 84 :(bfar) M_Goodman with a slick pass to E_Stranger
... E_Stranger drives it low !
... R_Clemence parries it, he follows it up
... And R_Clemence recovers to save!!
Min. 86 :(bfar) L_Castaignos with a precise pass to M_Twaddle
... But he loses control of it
... C_Chivu takes possession
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(nwtr) T_Sheringham sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball in to L_Figo
... But M_Zeffane wins the ball with a sliding challenge
Min. 89 :(bfar) M_Twaddle retreats under pressure
... He hits the ball up field
... E_Stranger latches onto the end of it
... E_Stranger shapes up for a shot!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... GOAL !!
... Can Benfica Res get back into the game now!
... Newcastle Res 6-5 Benfica Res ...
Min. 90 :(bfar) E_Stranger takes advantage of a mistake by S_Clark
... Can he make them pay?
... Good sliding challenge from H_Matt and it had to be
Min. 91 :(nwtr) A_Arbeloa squares it to Cisse
... M_Lomax wins the ball!
... But he caught the player also!
... The ref gives nothing!
Min. 91 :(bfar) E_Rada finds himself with plenty of time
... T_Sheringham scythes the player down.
... Psycho!
... P_Dowd wants a word
... It's just a warning
... FREE KICK
... Just past the halfway line
... J_Heiter passes to E_Rada
... E_Rada attempts to drive it home!
... R_Clemence makes a great save
... And he manages to hold onto it as well!
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Match Details
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Venue : St James Park
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Newcastle Res Match Info
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Best player : A_Arbeloa
Scorers : C_Chivu (7,43), G_Speed (15), L_Figo (51), Sergio (58), X_Alonso (66)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Benfica Res Match Info
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Best player : E_Stranger (Man of the Match)
Scorers : G_Rodriguez (8 og), M_Isco (16), J_Shaddix (35), E_Stranger (77,89)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : M_Barry (14), M_Zeffane (58)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Newcastle Res | Benfica Res
Attempts on Goal : 38 | 38
Off target : 16 | 16
On target : 22 | 22
Possession : 45 | 55
Corners : 5 | 5
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 0 | 2
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 10 | 10
Key Tackles : 12 | 9
Key Passes : 27 | 29
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Final Score : Newcastle Res 6 - 5 Benfica Res
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Player Statistics - Newcastle Res
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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R_Clemence GK 24 1 3 1 11 | 93 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0
G_Rodriguez DF 1 21 9 9 37 | 62 0 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 10 16 8
C_Chivu DF 2 20 10 12 36 | 93 0 3 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 45 0 65
S_Clark DF 1 20 9 9 32 | 93 0 4 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 80 32 29
P_Mendes MF 1 12 20 13 30 | 67 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 15 12 24
L_Figo DM 2 12 19 10 47 | 93 0 0 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 20 56 57
A_Arbeloa MF 3 11 19 10 16 | 93 0 1 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 15 132 1
Sergio AM 2 9 19 10 21 | 93 0 0 6 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 92 31
X_Alonso AM 2 19 14 13 21 | 93 0 0 5 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 60 29
G_Speed DM 1 12 7 21 27 | 93 0 0 0 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 65
Cisse FW 2 5 11 18 48 | 93 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 12 33
P_Lenox GK 20 1 2 3 12 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Matt DF 2 20 11 6 34 | 31 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0
N_Blake DF 2 20 10 9 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sven_Bender FW 2 10 21 11 43 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Sheringham FW 1 5 8 17 16 | 26 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 12 10
Player Statistics - Benfica Res
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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K_Schmeichel GK 23 2 3 3 13 | 93 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0
M_Zeffane DF 1 22 8 6 31 | 93 0 2 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 28 34 7
L_Baines DF 2 19 9 10 36 | 77 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 32 0
M_Twaddle DF 2 18 11 17 22 | 93 0 2 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 30 32 11
S_Theo DM 2 12 19 7 37 | 93 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 -20 28 -12
J_Shaddix MF 3 10 21 15 31 | 93 0 1 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 -5 16 17
M_Barry MF 2 15 20 6 32 | 72 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 46 6
M_Goodman MF 1 9 19 13 28 | 93 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 9
L_Castaignos MF 1 12 17 15 21 | 93 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 24 25
M_Isco AM 2 8 19 17 31 | 73 0 0 3 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 56 48
E_Stranger FW 2 8 6 20 20 | 93 0 2 1 0 11 2 0 0 0 30 12 0
S_Castro GK 15 3 4 4 12 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Lomax DF 2 16 5 13 21 | 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0
J_Heiter MF 2 13 18 9 30 | 21 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 1
U_Pacabra MF 2 8 17 8 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
E_Rada FW 3 9 4 19 22 | 20 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 32 16
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