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12/09/2056, The Shay Stadium, Halifax, England
EFL Cup, Round 3
Halifax Vs Newcastle

Halifax play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: S Coey (GK) , G MacGeorge (CB) , A Wyllie (CB) , A McPeters (CB) , P Gwenn (RB) , P McCreadie (LB) , M Brown (CDM) , L Argall (CAM) , N McAlister (RM) , E Bennett (LM) , A Valentine (ST) And the subs are: N Beth (CB) , D Agbebi (CB) , L Weale (CM) , J McWilliam (CM) , M Cadwallader (ST)

Newcastle play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: N Cavanagh (GK) , L George (CB) , S Callacghan (CB) , D Alison (RB) , B Farrell (LB) , A Whitfield (CM) , J Buik (CM) , C Kavanagh (CAM) , R Matthew (RW) , G Pritchett (LW) , G Madoc (ST) And the subs are: J McAleese (CB) , S Semple (CB) , K Cadigan (CM) , R Ellis (CM) , A Ewen (ST)
Welcome to The Shay Stadium in Halifax, England where FC Halifax will face Newcastle.  This is round 3 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 24835.

1' - Halifax kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Nicholas McAlister plays the ball to Malcolm Brown.  Malcolm Brown plays a short pass to Nicholas McAlister.  Nicholas McAlister hits the ball long to Phylip Gwenn.  Phylip Gwenn whips in a cross, but Dave Alison intercepts the ball.  

8' - Paul McCreadie hits the ball long to Nicholas McAlister.  Nicholas McAlister tries to use ball skills to beat Leeroy George and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

9' - Nicholas McAlister spots a run from Leighton Argall.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Leighton Argall is able to control the ball.  Leighton Argall tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Nick Cavanagh manages to stop the shot!  

10' - Nick Cavanagh spots a run from Anthony Whitfield.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

15' - Leighton Argall finds Gordon MacGeorge with a long pass.  Gordon MacGeorge finds Edward Bennett with a short pass.  Edward Bennett tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

21' - Nick Cavanagh plays the ball to Leeroy George.  Leeroy George plays the ball to Sam Callacghan.  Sam Callacghan plays a long ball to John Buik.  John Buik spots a run from Anthony Whitfield.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Anthony Whitfield is able to control the ball.  Anthony Whitfield looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

22' - Spencer Coey sees Leighton Argall making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

26' - Paul McCreadie passes to Leighton Argall.  Leighton Argall speeds past Chris Kavanagh.  

28' - Leighton Argall spots a run from Aeron Valentine.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

32' - Glynn Pritchett passes a long ball to Anthony Whitfield.  Anthony Whitfield slides the ball to Glynn Pritchett.  Glynn Pritchett tries to beat Leighton Argall using his ball skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

34' - Glynn Pritchett takes a shot from distance...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Leighton Argall is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

42' - Paul McCreadie finds Gordon MacGeorge with a short pass.  Gordon MacGeorge passes the ball to Antwan Wyllie.  Antwan Wyllie finds Paul McCreadie with a long pass.  Paul McCreadie spots a run from Aeron Valentine.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Newcastle kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - Antwan Wyllie plays a long pass to Malcolm Brown.  Malcolm Brown spots a run from Aeron Valentine.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Aeron Valentine is able to take the ball.  Aeron Valentine tries to place the ball past the keeper...but Nick Cavanagh performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gordon MacGeorge is going to be taken off.  Nicholas Beth is brought on from the bench.  

56' - Phylip Gwenn spots a run from Leighton Argall.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Leighton Argall is able to control the ball.  Leighton Argall takes a shot...but Nick Cavanagh gets down to stop the shot!  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sam Callacghan is going to be taken off.  Sam Semple joins the game from the bench.  

63' - Nick Cavanagh passes to Sam Semple.  Sam Semple hits the ball long to Chris Kavanagh.  Angus McPeters dispossesses Chris Kavanagh and the ball goes loose.  Paul McCreadie finds Edward Bennett with a long ball.  Leeroy George successfully tackles Edward Bennett and the ball goes loose.  Paul McCreadie tackles John Buik and the ball goes loose.  Nicholas Beth finds Spencer Coey with a short pass.  Spencer Coey sees a run from Aeron Valentine.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Aeron Valentine is going to be taken off.  Marc Cadwallader is brought on from the bench.  

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Gareth Madoc is going to be taken off.  Andrew Ewen is brought on from the bench.  

66' - Angus McPeters sees Edward Bennett making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Edward Bennett is caught offside!  

70' - Glynn Pritchett passes a long ball to Sam Semple.  Sam Semple finds Rob Matthew with a short pass.  Rob Matthew spots a run from Chris Kavanagh.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

72' - Leighton Argall passes a long ball to Paul McCreadie.  Paul McCreadie tries to beat Leeroy George using his ball skills, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Halifax.  

73' - Leighton Argall prepares to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but John Buik intercepts and takes possession.  

75' - John Buik finds Dave Alison with a long pass.  Dave Alison attempts to use his skills to beat Phylip Gwenn and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Malcolm Brown is going to be taken off.  Jim McWilliam is going to be brought on.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Leeroy George will come off.  Johnny McAleese is brought on from the bench.  

80' - Antwan Wyllie passes the ball to Jim McWilliam.  Jim McWilliam hits the ball long to Paul McCreadie.  Paul McCreadie spots a run from Leighton Argall.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Leighton Argall has strayed offside!  

86' - John Buik chips a long ball to Bryn Farrell.  Bryn Farrell plays the ball to Chris Kavanagh.  Chris Kavanagh spots a run from Anthony Whitfield.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

90' - Leighton Argall finds Angus McPeters with a long ball.  Angus McPeters sees Marc Cadwallader making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Marc Cadwallader has strayed offside!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

92' - Halifax kick the ball off for the restart.  

94' - Jim McWilliam plays a short pass to Phylip Gwenn.  Phylip Gwenn slides the ball to Paul McCreadie.  Paul McCreadie takes the ball past Andrew Ewen with a turn of pace.  

95' - Paul McCreadie sees Nicholas McAlister making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Nicholas McAlister is able to take the ball.  Nicholas McAlister hits the ball...but the shot goes wide!

96' - Nick Cavanagh spots a run from Anthony Whitfield.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

101' - Chris Kavanagh attempts to use his skills to beat Phylip Gwenn, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Newcastle.  

102' - Glynn Pritchett prepares to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but Antwan Wyllie intercepts and takes possession.  

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

107' - Newcastle kick the ball off for the restart.  

110' - Paul McCreadie sees a run from Edward Bennett.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Edward Bennett runs on to the ball.  Edward Bennett attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

116' - Nick Cavanagh passes to Bryn Farrell.  Bryn Farrell hits the ball long to Sam Semple.  Sam Semple plays the ball to Andrew Ewen.  Andrew Ewen curls in a cross, but the ball goes over everyone.  

120' - Anthony Whitfield sees Rob Matthew making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Rob Matthew runs on to the ball.  Rob Matthew hits a shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

122' - Anthony Whitfield tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Nicholas Beth manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

122' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Paul McCreadie will step up to take the first penalty for FC Halifax.  And its in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  That's 1 - 0.
Chris Kavanagh will take the next penalty for Newcastle.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!
Jim McWilliam will take the next penalty for Halifax.  And he scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  Now we are on 2 - 0.
Bryn Farrell will take the next penalty for Newcastle.  But the shot is wide of the target!
Phylip Gwenn will take the next penalty for Halifax.  And Phylip Gwenn puts it in!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  So its now 3 - 0.
Rob Matthew will take the next penalty for Newcastle.  And Rob Matthew puts it in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  Now we are on 3 - 1.
Marc Cadwallader will take the next penalty for Halifax.  But he is unable to beat the keeper!
Dave Alison will take the next penalty for Newcastle.  And he scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  Now we are on 3 - 2.
Leighton Argall will take the next penalty for Halifax.  And Leighton Argall puts it in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  It is now 4 - 2.
Johnny McAleese will take the next penalty for Newcastle.  But he is unable to beat the keeper!


The match has ended FC Halifax 0 - 0 Newcastle.  After a penalty shootout, FC Halifax are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 4 - 2.