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Saturday August 15, 2009 Finished St. James' Park

3 - 0

Newcastle United

  • Ameobi 38’, 61’, 76’ (pen.)

Reading

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  • Live Commentary

    Time:90'
    • Newcastle United
    • Reading
    • 90+3' The full-time whistle goes at St James' Park, and Newcastle have clinched their first win of this Championship season, beating Reading 3-0 courtesy of Shola Ameobi's hat-trick! Thanks for joining us.
    • 90+2' Another fine run from Enrique down the left wing requires a solid challenge from Rosenior, and it gets one. We are into the final minute of play.
    • 90+1' A good foraging run from Gutierrez wins Newcastle another corner, and barely any home fans among the 36,944 attendance has left the ground.
    • 90' There will be three minutes added at the end of this second half and the full-time whistle cannot come quick enough for Rodgers.
    • 89' Ryan Taylor looks to drift a long ball to the back post but cannot quite pick out his target.
    • 88' Geremi jogs over to take a corner, and he gets a good round of applause for doing so - there is a very good spirit in the stadium now.
    • 87' Xisco and Gutierrez combine down the left as Reading chase shadows in their half and Lua Lua wins a corner.
    • 86' Newcastle have worked so hard in this victory that all credit must be extended to Hughton and his staff.
    • 85' Rosenior produces a good run down the right for Reading, but the visitors do not look like getting a goal at the end of this match.
    • 84' Noel Hunt has looked bright since his introduction for Reading, and the striker chases another long ball.
    • 83' Carroll chases a lost cause down the right wing to show his determination and stamina.
    • 82' Apparently the midfielder has sustained a foot injury and Lua Lua's substitution is an enforced one.
    • 81' Kazenga Lua Lua replaces Joey Barton as Chris Hughton makes his third change.
    • 80' Noel Hunt drills a shot across the face of the goal which, although Harper leaves it, his effort came very close.
    • 79' Brendan Rodgers look extremely glum on the touchline as he observes his side's demise in this match. The Newcastle fans are buoyant.
    • 78' Alan Smith is replaced by Geremi as Newcastle ring the changes following the third goal.
    • 77' Xisco replaces Ameobi, who departs to a vociferous reception from the Newcastle supporters, and that was about to happen regardless of the penalty.
    • 76' Newcastle are straight back on the attack as Reading look increasingly despondent in trailing 3-0 at St James' Park.
    • 75' GOAL!!! Ameobi shows great composure in slotting home the penalty to Federici's right, sending the keeper the wrong way - that's his hat-trick!
    • 73' PENALTY! The referee's assistant gives a penalty after the ball strikes Shane Long's arm, and Shola Ameobi will now have the opportunity to score his hat-trick!
    • 72' Nolan again finds himself in a good position and, after turning sharply, brings a smart stop out of Federici.
    • 71' Newcastle pass the ball around with consummate ease inside their half as the visitors continue to chase and harry in vain.
    • 70' Reading are increasingly frustrated as they search desperately for a way back into this match.
    • 69' Robson-Kanu has a great chance after taking the ball past Coloccini and Enrique, but his shot squirms wide.
    • 68' Ameobi almost grabs his hat-trick with a bullet header from the resulting corner, with Federici making a fantastic point-blank save.
    • 67' Barton walks over to take a corner from the right with Nolan charging into the penalty area ready to meet it.
    • 66' Joey Barton is booked for a scrappy rather than a malicious infringement, and the midfielder simply made a clumsy tackle on Davies.
    • 65' James Harper and Noel Hunt come on to replace Jimmy Kebe and Jay Tabb for Reading.
    • 64' Reading are preparing to make a few changes as Brendan Rodgers is clearly unhappy with his side's attitude as well as their performance.
    • 63' It is all Newcastle as they press forward. To view the two-goal striker Shola Ameobi's profile page click here
    • 62' Steve Harper comes a long way off his line to claim a cross from Tabb, and that was good, commanding goalkeeping.
    • 60' GOAL!!!! Shola Ameobi grabs his second of the match to double Newcastle's lead! Superb battling from Nolan in chasing a ball others left for dead sees the ball whipped in for Ameobi and he finishes crisply at the back post!
    • 59' Nolan piles forward for his side in support of Carroll in challenging for a loose ball.
    • 58' Barton is full of energy today and the fans are really getting behind the Newcastle side now. Click here to view Gutierrez challenge Cisse
    • 57' Chris Hughton is very content as he folds his arms on the touchline, with his side keeping possession.
    • 56' Barton shows good resolve in pursuing a loose ball down the right, but his cross comes after the ball had drifted out of play.
    • 55' Federici punts the ball upfield to Church, but the Welshman cannot bring it down in his stride.
    • 56' Barton walks over to take a corner from the right with Nolan charging into the penalty area ready to meet it.
    • 53' Newcastle are pressing very high up the field and applying pressure on their opponents even when they do not have the ball.
    • 52' Shane Long is increasingly isolated up front for Reading and the striker is very obviously frustrated with his lack of support.
    • 51' Ameobi does superbly to bustle his way through on goal and he steps inside to curl a shot to the back post, but it drifts narrowly wide.
    • 50' Bertrand wins the ball in his half and plays the ball wide to Kebe, but Nolan is swiftly in to clear.
    • 49' Cisse is caught offside at the back post and that will frustrate the Reading boss because it was utterly needless.
    • 48' Simon Church forces his way down the right for Reading and wins a free kick at the expense of Jose Enrique - neat play from the Welshman.
    • 47' Carroll almost manages to carve out an opportunity around the Reading box, but his touch fails him at the crucial moment.
    • 46' The second half is underway at St James' Park, and the crowd are urging the Arsenal players to build on their 1-0 lead.
    • - This is how Shola Ameobi celebrated his goal
    • 45+2' Smith takes the ball down coolly for Newcastle on the edge of his area, and as the half-time whistle goes, debate will centre around whether the midfielder should have been sent off. In any case, Ameobi's 38th-minute strike separates the sides at St James' Park.
    • 45+1' Gutierrez shields the ball out on the left for Newcastle to keep possession and deny Reading a late attack.
    • 45' Two minutes will be added at the end of this first half. Jay Tabb attempts to deliver a defence-splitting through ball to Long, but his pass goes awry.
    • 44' Ryan Bertrand does superbly to power his way to the byline out on the left, but his cut-back cross is intercepted by Steven Taylor in the nick of time.
    • 43' Chris Hughton is out on the touchline urging his players to keep possession and consolidate their lead going into half-time.
    • 42' Nolan has another shot from outside the box, and the Newcastle players are increasingly confident in attack.
    • 41' Barton has a drive from distance which was not too far from testing Federici. Ameobi's body language is much better since the goal.
    • 40' What a chance to equalise! Scott Davies gets down the left and slides a probing pass across the face of the goal which Shane Long comes tantalisingly close to converting! His slide was not quite quick enough.
    • 39' The home fans are in raptures after their side's goal and Ameobi and Carroll have looked a potent threat in attack for the hosts.
    • 38' GOAL!!!! Shola Ameobi scores for Newcastle! The imposing striker steals a yard of space at the back post and heads Jose Enrique's pinpoint cross past Federici! It is no less than Newcastle deserve, and they lead 1-0!
    • 37' A fierce strike from Gutierrez at close range forces Adam Federici into a point-blank save, and that was a terrific stop from the 'keeper.
    • 36' Shane Long appeals bitterly to the referee after being clattered from behind by Enrique, and the little striker is having a torrid evening so far.
    • 35' Coloccini wins two more headers in quick succession as Reading's diminutive strike force struggle to compete.
    • 34' Gutierrez receives a crisp pass from Taylor down the left, with Pearce coming across to make a timely challenge.
    • 33' Barton clips a delicate pass out to Ameobi on the right, but the striker cannot get the ball down in his stride.
    • 32' Joey Barton loses the ball in midfield as Jimmy Kebe breaks for Reading. Smith makes another big challenge, and he is living very dangerously!
    • 31' Carroll and Rosenior challenge for a high ball from Enrique, but neither player manages to gain full control.
    • 30' Kalifa Cisse clears from alongside the back post and that was a fine piece of defending with Carroll in close attendance.
    • 29' Gutierrez enjoys a lot of the ball out on the left as Newcastle spread the play effectively. Jay Tabb is working incredibly hard in midfield for Reading.
    • 28' Coloccini jostles with Long and ends with the ball at his feet after out-muscling his opponent.
    • 27' The home fans are very buoyant after their side's fast and ultra-aggressive start, but they have nothing to show for it yet.
    • 26' Karacan is again the victim as a very poor challenge comes in from Joey Barton - the referee again is very lenient, but that was poor.
    • 25' Fine defending from Steven Taylor gives Newcastle a reprieve as an excellent delivery from Davies is driven to the back post.
    • 24' A superb delivery from Tabb is whipped devilishly to the back post but not a single Reading player makes the run to meet it - that could have been a very good opportunity.
    • 23' Smith is extremely fortunate not to be sent off for a late lunge on Karacan, and that was certainly worth a booking, but not a red card in referee Anthony Taylor's view.
    • 22' Alan Smith is booked for a robust, and pretty reckless challenge on Simon Church, and the Reading striker is lying on a heap on the floor.
    • 21' Newcastle have won just one of their last 14 games at home, but they continue to look very bright this evening.
    • 20' Jem Karacan plays a slick one-two with Jimmy Kebe in midfield before emerging with the ball himself and firing a speculative shot over the bar.
    • 19' Coloccini slows down possession for Newcastle in defence with Long closing him down with real endeavour.
    • 18' Taylor takes the ball down in his path coolly on the right for Newcastle, and Ameobi cannot collect his cross at the back post.
    • 17' Brendan Rodgers is very animated on the touchline as he urges his Reading players to establish themselves in this match.
    • 16' Reading are beginning to finally find their feet in this first half with a neat spell of possession. Shane Long and Simon Church look pretty isolated in attack, however.
    • 15' Ameobi plays a neat pass behind the Reading defence for Nolan, who has looked very sharp in these opening 15 minutes, but it is slightly over-hit.
    • 14' Gutierrez takes a stunning pass from Nolan down into his path, but stumbles over the ball and Barton cannot salvage the opportunity with a scuffed shot - what an opportunity!
    • 13' Ameobi is stalking around in a deep position, attempting to receive the ball from the Newcastle midfield with Carroll in behind him.
    • 12' Joey Barton, making his second start in nine months, gathers the ball well after a challenge with Jay Tabb in midfield before releasing Smith.
    • 11' Carroll does very well to win a corner with a fierce shot being deflected wide of goalkeeper Adam Federici's near post.
    • 10' Alex Pearce, Reading's young skipper, holds his ground superbly to dispossess Gutierrez, who was looking to nip around the defender.
    • 9' Ryan Bertrand - on loan from Chelsea - makes a fine challenge on Nolan who was looking to move forward from midfield.
    • 8' Reading keep possession for a good period to settle the game down slightly after a frenetic start.
    • 7' Gutierrez marauds down the left for Newcastle, who look very bright in these early stages. Mike Ashley, the Newcastle owner, is present.
    • 6' Carroll holds the ball up well for Newcastle with Ryan Taylor raiding down the right in support once more.
    • 5' Shane Long does well to evade the challenge of Enrique down the Reading right, and his cross almost finds Church.
    • 4' The pitch looks pristine at St James' Park with Reading in lurid orange shirts and blue shorts.
    • 3' Jose Enrique whips a fierce cross into the box and the ball drops out to Ryan Taylor who lashes his shot wide.
    • 2' Alan Smith sets the tone with a hard but fair tackle on Scott Davies - the home fans are in full voice.
    • 1' The first half is underway at St James' Park, and Newcastle are straight into the match with good intensity as Reading chase the ball.
    • - Joey Barton starts a match at this level for the first time, with Steve Harper ousting Tim Krul. Shane Long and Simon Church begin up front for the Royals. Now, a minute's applause in memory of the great Sir Bobby Robson...
    • 17:20 After Newcastle's 1-1 draw at West Brom on the opening day of the Championship season, the hosts will be desperate to get their first win of the campaign against Brendan Rodgers's side.
    • 17:15 Newcastle: Harper, Ryan Taylor, Steven Taylor, Coloccini, Jose Enrique, Nolan, Barton, Smith, Gutierrez, Ameobi, Carroll. Subs: Krul, Xisco, Geremi, LuaLua, Kadar, Ranger, Donaldson
    • - Reading: Federici, Rosenior, Cisse, Pearce, Bertrand, Tabb, Karacan, Davies, Kebe, Church, Long. Subs: Hamer, Mills, Gunnarsson, Noel Hunt, Harper, Robson-Kanu, Sigurdsson
    • 17:10 Newcastle will be looking to give the fans at St James' Park something to cheer about as they host Reading in the day's late Championship fixture.

  • Summary

    • 75' GOAL!!! Ameobi shows great composure in slotting home the penalty to Federici's right, sending the keeper the wrong way - that's his hat-trick!
    • 73' PENALTY! The referee's assistant gives a penalty after the ball strikes Shane Long's arm, and Shola Ameobi will now have the opportunity to score his hat-trick!
    • 68' Ameobi almost grabs his hat-trick with a bullet header from the resulting corner, with Federici making a fantastic point-blank save.
    • 60' GOAL!!!! Shola Ameobi grabs his second of the match to double Newcastle's lead! Superb battling from Nolan in chasing a ball others left for dead sees the ball whipped in for Ameobi and he finishes crisply at the back post!
    • 40' What a chance to equalise! Scott Davies gets down the left and slides a probing pass across the face of the goal which Shane Long comes tantalisingly close to converting! His slide was not quite quick enough.
    • 38' GOAL!!!! Shola Ameobi scores for Newcastle! The imposing striker steals a yard of space at the back post and heads Jose Enrique's pinpoint cross past Federici! It is no less than Newcastle deserve, and they lead 1-0!
    • 37' A fierce strike from Gutierrez at close range forces Adam Federici into a point-blank save, and that was a terrific stop from the 'keeper.
    • 24' A superb delivery from Tabb is whipped devilishly to the back post but not a single Reading player makes the run to meet it - that could have been a very good opportunity.
    • 23' Smith is extremely fortunate not to be sent off for a late lunge on Karacan, and that was certainly worth a booking, but not a red card in referee Anthony Taylor's view.
    • 14' Gutierrez takes a stunning pass from Nolan down into his path, but stumbles over the ball and Barton cannot salvage the opportunity with a scuffed shot - what an opportunity!
    • 17:15 Newcastle: Harper, Ryan Taylor, Steven Taylor, Coloccini, Jose Enrique, Nolan, Barton, Smith, Gutierrez, Ameobi, Carroll. Subs: Krul, Xisco, Geremi, LuaLua, Kadar, Ranger, Donaldson
    • - Reading: Federici, Rosenior, Cisse, Pearce, Bertrand, Tabb, Karacan, Davies, Kebe, Church, Long. Subs: Hamer, Mills, Gunnarsson, Noel Hunt, Harper, Robson-Kanu, Sigurdsson

Live Team Line-Up

  • Newcastle United

    Manager: Chris Hughton

    Starting line-up

    • S. Harper
    • R. Taylor
    • S. Taylor
    • F. Coloccini
    • José Enrique
    • J. Barton Yellow Card Substitution Out (83′)
    • A. Smith Yellow Card Substitution Out (78′)
    • K. Nolan
    • J. Gutiérrez
    • S. Ameobi Goals×2 Substitution Out (77′)
    • A. Carroll Yellow Card

    Subs

    • T. Krul
    • T. Kádár
    • R. Donaldson
    • N. Ranger
    • G. Njitap Substitution In78′
    • Xisco Substitution In77′
    • K. Lualua Substitution In83′

    Injured

    None

    Suspended

    None

  • Reading

    Manager: Brendan Rodgers

    Starting line-up

    • A. Federici
    • L. Rosenior
    • K. Cissé
    • A. Pearce
    • R. Bertrand
    • J. Karacan
    • S. Davies
    • J. Tabb Substitution Out (66′)
    • J. Kebe Substitution Out (66′)
    • S. Church Substitution Out (54′)
    • S. Long

    Subs

    • J. Harper Substitution In66′
    • M. Mills
    • B. Hamer
    • B. Gunnarsson
    • N. Hunt Substitution In66′
    • H. Robson-Kanu Substitution In54′
    • G. Sigurdsson

    Injured

    None

    Suspended

    None

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  1. dont them silly geordie tickos realise that they better­ get used to the championship . if they spend as much­ time looking for a job as they do in caring about those­ uselessmoney grabbing players , i might feel sorry for­ them .

    From patrick, on Sat 15 Aug 7:42PM

  2. just look at newcastle playing championship football­ how does it feel

    From Edward, on Sat 15 Aug 7:42PM

  3. 36, 944 what happened to the so called loyal toon­ (cartoon more like) army today???????????????

    From Bernie, on Sat 15 Aug 7:35PM

  4. Sean A: You really are a dumb fu.ck!

    From Bobby Robson A Legend, on Sat 15 Aug 7:34PM

  5. I'm over the moon with the toon.

    From fenton516, on Sat 15 Aug 7:31PM

  6. Edwardcraig31 get a life! Neither Leeds or Newcastle­ deserve to be where they are. Both brought down by­ greedy fat cats in offices!!!

    From lotieqotlm, on Sat 15 Aug 7:29PM

  7. reply to david sunderland have been in FA cup final­ four times wining it twice
    ­ newcastle ten times winning it six

    From MD, on Sat 15 Aug 7:28PM

  8. srbwilkie1, is the word you blocked out­ "nice" or "cool"

    From david k, on Sat 15 Aug 7:28PM

  9. Beating Reading isn't going to help you get­ promotion, you have a long way to go yet Newcastle­ United. So has Reading, I just hope this isn't the­ way the season is going to go for them, early days yet.­ We will have to see.

    From Lizzy Ingram, on Sat 15 Aug 7:26PM

  10. Magpies you worry too much, the quality differences in­ the Championship are vast. Newcastle are at the top of­ the tree just got to keep winning.

    From Tab N, on Sat 15 Aug 7:25PM

  11. Never mind the Makems. Who gives a @#$% about them!­ @#$% team from a @#$% town!!!

    From malcolm, on Sat 15 Aug 7:23PM

  12. Well done the Toon!!! Same again on Wednesday! Toon­ Army!!!

    From malcolm, on Sat 15 Aug 7:21PM
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    look at that all of the mackums on the site. 37000. ­ Instead of being on here annoing us. You should all­ maybe get your dole money to buy a ticket and make up­ the numbers....

    From asqs342, on Sat 15 Aug 7:18PM

  14. NUFC R THE BEST BEATING READING 3-0 COME ON THE TOON

    From Shaun, on Sat 15 Aug 7:18PM

  15. Comment 74 Sunderland have appeared in 4 fa cup finals­ winnig 2 losing 2, Newcastle have appeared in 13 FA cup­ finals winning 6

    From Chopper, on Sat 15 Aug 7:15PM

  16. well done geordies

    From SHARP AS A NEEDLE, on Sat 15 Aug 7:15PM

  17. reading should win: it's not fair!!!

    From Robert, on Sat 15 Aug 7:13PM

  18. well said steven!

    From joanneskilton, on Sat 15 Aug 7:08PM

  19. go on newcastle sad to see you go last season hope to­ see you back in the prem next season From a LIVERPOOL­ FAN : )

    From Alicia W, on Sat 15 Aug 7:07PM
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    newcstle is @#$%

    From srbwilkie1, on Sat 15 Aug 7:07PM
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