FT Newcastle United 3 - 0
Sheffield United
Commentary:
90+4' Newcastle United with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 46%, Sheffield United: 54%.
90+3' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
90+3' Matt Ritchie is leaving the field to be replaced by DeAndre Yedlin in a tactical substitution.
90+2' Jack Robinson fouls Fabian Schaer.
90+2' A shot by Luke Freeman is blocked.
90+2' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
90+1' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 44%, Sheffield United: 56%.
90' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
89' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
88' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
86' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
86' Chris Basham from Sheffield United directs a ball squarely in the box.
86' Sheffield United is having a good opportunity to score.
86' Andy Carroll fouls Chris Basham.
85' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 44%, Sheffield United: 56%.
85' Jonjo Shelvey is leaving the field to be replaced by Fabian Schaer in a tactical substitution.
85' Miguel Almiron is leaving the field to be replaced by Valentino Lazaro in a tactical substitution.
85' Oliver McBurnie is leaving the field to be replaced by Kieron Freeman in a tactical substitution.
84' Jack Robinson relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Javier Manquillo puts in a cross...
84' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
83' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
82' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Oliver McBurnie puts in a cross...
82' Richairo Zivkovic fouls Federico Fernandez.
81' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
80' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
80' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 42%, Sheffield United: 58%.
80' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Allan Saint-Maximin is leaving the field to be replaced by Nabil Bentaleb in a tactical substitution.
79' Joelinton is leaving the field to be replaced by Andy Carroll in a tactical substitution.
78' Miguel Almiron provided the assist for the goal.
78' G O O O A A A L - Joelinton with the goal!78' Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United passes the ball to a team mate.
78' Could be a good chance here as Joelinton from Newcastle United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
78' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
77' Matt Ritchie shoots from outside the box, but Dean Henderson has it under control
75' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
75' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 43%, Sheffield United: 57%.
75' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Billy Sharp is leaving the field to be replaced by Richairo Zivkovic in a tactical substitution.
73' John Fleck is leaving the field to be replaced by Luke Freeman in a tactical substitution.
73' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
73' How did he miss that? Enda Stevens has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
73' Billy Sharp of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
73' Sheffield United is having a good opportunity to score.
72' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
71' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' After a tactical foul, Jamaal Lascelles sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Jamaal Lascelles from Newcastle United trips Billy Sharp
70' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 44%, Sheffield United: 56%.
69' Isaac Hayden provided the assist for the goal.
69' G O O O A A A L - Matt Ritchie from Newcastle United beats the keeper from outside the box!69' Matt Ritchie from Newcastle United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
69' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
69' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' The game is restarted.
66' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
66' Sander Berge is leaving the field to be replaced by John Lundstram in a tactical substitution.
65' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Allan Saint-Maximin
65' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 46%, Sheffield United: 54%.
65' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' George Baldock from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
64' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
63' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
62' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
62' The referee signals a free kick as Isaac Hayden from Newcastle United trips Oliver Norwood
61' Sander Berge relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Matt Ritchie swings in a cross from the free kick.
61' Sander Berge fouls Danny Rose.
61' Miguel Almiron has a great chance to score, but Dean Henderson comes out strongly to save!
61' Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United passes the ball to a team mate.
61' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
60' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
60' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 46%, Sheffield United: 54%.
60' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
59' What a miss! Billy Sharp has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
59' George Baldock puts in a cross...
59' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
58' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
57' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
56' Joelinton from Newcastle United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
55' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 46%, Sheffield United: 54%.
55' Matt Ritchie provided the assist for the goal.
55' G O O O A A A L - Allan Saint-Maximin with the goal!55' Enda Stevens could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
55' Matt Ritchie puts in a cross...
54' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
54' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Sander Berge comes back onto the field.
54' Joelinton sends a header towards goal, but Dean Henderson is there to comfortably save it
53' Isaac Hayden puts in a cross...
53' The game is restarted.
53' It doesn't look good here as Sander Berge is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
52' Sander Berge is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
52' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
51' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
51' Jonjo Shelvey goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
50' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 47%, Sheffield United: 53%.
50' SENT OFF! - After a tactical foul, John Egan gets his second yellow card.50' John Egan from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joelinton
50' Newcastle United start a counter attack.
50' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
50' Jamaal Lascelles could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
49' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' George Baldock from Sheffield United sends a deflected cross into the box.
48' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
47' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Joelinton from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
46' Jack Robinson is penalised for pushing Joelinton.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 47%, Sheffield United: 53%.
45+1' John Fleck from Sheffield United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 51%, Sheffield United: 49%.
45' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
44' Sander Berge from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
44' Jack Robinson from Sheffield United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
44' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Obstruction as Jamaal Lascelles cuts off the run of Oliver Norwood. A free-kick is awarded.
42' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 51%, Sheffield United: 49%.
41' John Egan from Sheffield United heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
40' John Fleck from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the right.
40' Federico Fernandez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
40' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
40' Isaac Hayden clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
40' Sheffield United is having a good opportunity to score.
39' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
38' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
37' Matt Ritchie from Newcastle United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down John Fleck
37' Sander Berge from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Allan Saint-Maximin
37' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
36' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
35' Oliver McBurnie relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Matt Ritchie from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the right.
35' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 50%, Sheffield United: 50%.
35' Jack Robinson clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
34' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
34' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Oliver Norwood swings in a cross from the free kick.
33' Allan Saint-Maximin is penalised for pushing George Baldock.
33' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Oliver Norwood puts in a cross...
32' The game is restarted.
31' The referee shows John Egan the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
31' The referee shows Joelinton the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
31' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
31' Joelinton from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
30' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
30' Chris Basham of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
30' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
30' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 53%, Sheffield United: 47%.
29' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' John Fleck puts in a cross...
29' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
28' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
27' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Sander Berge from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
27' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Miguel Almiron puts in a cross...
26' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 49%, Sheffield United: 51%.
25' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
25' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
25' George Baldock puts in a cross...
24' The game is restarted.
23' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
23' The referee signals a free kick as Sander Berge from Sheffield United trips Danny Rose
22' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
22' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
21' The home team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
21' Safe hands from Dean Henderson as he comes out and claims the ball
21' Matt Ritchie puts in a cross...
21' A shot by Jonjo Shelvey is blocked.
20' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 51%, Sheffield United: 49%.
20' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Jonjo Shelvey swings in a cross from the free kick.
19' Enda Stevens is penalised for pushing Matt Ritchie.
19' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
18' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Good effort by Joelinton as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
18' Joelinton from Newcastle United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
18' Could be a good chance here as Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
17' Newcastle United start a counter attack.
17' Sander Berge from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
17' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
16' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 39%, Sheffield United: 61%.
15' Jack Robinson relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Jonjo Shelvey swings in a cross from the free kick.
15' The referee signals a free kick as Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United trips Danny Rose
14' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
14' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
13' Matt Ritchie tests Dean Henderson with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
13' Newcastle United start a counter attack.
13' Oliver Norwood could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
13' Oliver McBurnie sends a header towards goal, but Martin Dubravka is there to comfortably save it
12' George Baldock puts in a cross...
12' Matt Ritchie relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' George Baldock puts in a cross...
12' Jamaal Lascelles from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
11' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
11' Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United passes the ball to a team mate.
11' A shot by Joelinton is blocked.
11' Poor play by Chris Basham as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
11' Matt Ritchie from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the right.
11' Chris Basham clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
10' Javier Manquillo puts in a cross...
10' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
10' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 42%, Sheffield United: 58%.
10' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
10' John Fleck from Sheffield United takes a short corner kick from the right.
9' Danny Rose clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
9' George Baldock from Sheffield United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
9' John Egan sends a long ball upfield.
9' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
8' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
8' That's a great ball by Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
8' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
8' Chris Basham puts in a cross...
7' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
6' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
6' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
6' Jonjo Shelvey relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' John Fleck swings in a cross from the free kick.
5' The referee signals a free kick as Danny Rose from Newcastle United trips George Baldock
5' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 44%, Sheffield United: 56%.
4' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
3' Joelinton from Newcastle United sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
3' Newcastle United start a counter attack.
2' Martin Dubravka relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Oliver Norwood swings in a cross from the free kick.
1' Dangerous challenge by Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United. Oliver McBurnie on the receiving end of that.
1' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Newcastle United kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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