FT Sheffield United 0 - 2
Newcastle United
Commentary:
90+7' Newcastle United with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 66%, Newcastle United: 34%.
90+6' John Fleck is penalised for pushing Christian Atsu.
90+6' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6' Luke Freeman puts in a cross...
90+5' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+5' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
90+5' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 66%, Newcastle United: 34%.
90+5' Martin Dubravka from Newcastle United is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+4' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+4' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+3' Javier Manquillo from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
90+3' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Danger averted there as Jack O'Connell from Sheffield United clears the danger with a good tackle
90+2' Joelinton from Newcastle United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+2' Newcastle United start a counter attack.
90+2' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 66%, Newcastle United: 34%.
90' David McGoldrick from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
90' Oliver McBurnie heads the ball back across goal...
90' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
89' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
89' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
89' Christian Atsu from Newcastle United sends an effort wide of target
88' Newcastle United with a clear defensive substitution.
88' Miguel Almiron is leaving the field to be replaced by Emil Krafth in a tactical substitution.
87' After a tactical foul, Luke Freeman sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
87' Luke Freeman from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Miguel Almiron
87' Newcastle United start a counter attack.
87' Miguel Almiron relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Luke Freeman from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the right.
87' Lys Mousset sees his shot deflected off target
87' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' George Baldock puts in a cross...
86' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
86' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' John Lundstram from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
86' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 67%, Newcastle United: 33%.
85' Miguel Almiron shoots from outside the box, but Dean Henderson has it under control
85' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
85' Newcastle United start a counter attack.
84' Today's attendance is 30409.
84' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
84' Dean Henderson sends a long ball upfield.
83' Jonjo Shelvey sends a direct free kick on target, but Dean Henderson has it under control
83' John Egan is penalised for pushing Christian Atsu.
82' David McGoldrick from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Miguel Almiron
82' Jetro Willems relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
82' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
81' Could be a good chance here as Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
81' Allan Saint-Maximin is leaving the field to be replaced by Christian Atsu in a tactical substitution.
80' David McGoldrick goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
80' Luke Freeman puts in a cross...
80' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 67%, Newcastle United: 33%.
80' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
79' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
79' A chance presents itself to Lys Mousset from Sheffield United but his header goes wide
79' Jack O'Connell puts in a cross...
79' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78' Paul Dummett relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
78' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
77' Allan Saint-Maximin fouls George Baldock.
76' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
76' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Sheffield United with an attacking substitution here.
75' Chris Basham is leaving the field to be replaced by Luke Freeman in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 67%, Newcastle United: 33%.
74' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
73' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
72' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
72' Oliver Norwood is leaving the field to be replaced by David McGoldrick in a tactical substitution.
72' Andy Carroll is leaving the field to be replaced by Joelinton in a tactical substitution.
70' Andy Carroll provided the assist for the goal.
70' G O O O A A A L - Jonjo Shelvey with the goal!70' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Newcastle United stands.
70' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 67%, Newcastle United: 33%.
70' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
69' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
69' John Egan volleys a shot on target, but Martin Dubravka is on hand to save it
69' Isaac Hayden relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' John Fleck from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the right.
68' Chris Basham from Sheffield United sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
68' Lys Mousset from Sheffield United directs a ball squarely in the box.
67' Danger averted there as Enda Stevens from Sheffield United clears the danger with a good tackle
67' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
67' Newcastle United start a counter attack.
67' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Miguel Almiron relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' John Fleck from Sheffield United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
66' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' George Baldock puts in a cross...
66' The match is very one-sided right now. Sheffield United are clearly dominating possession
66' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
65' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 67%, Newcastle United: 33%.
64' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Javier Manquillo
64' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Paul Dummett relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' John Lundstram puts in a cross...
63' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
63' Billy Sharp is leaving the field to be replaced by Lys Mousset in a tactical substitution.
62' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
62' John Lundstram puts in a cross...
62' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
62' Oliver Norwood puts in a cross...
61' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' The referee signals a free kick as Jetro Willems from Newcastle United trips George Baldock
61' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
60' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Jetro Willems swings in a cross from the free kick.
60' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 66%, Newcastle United: 34%.
59' The referee signals a free kick as Chris Basham from Sheffield United trips Jetro Willems
59' Newcastle United start a counter attack.
59' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
59' Danger averted there as John Egan from Sheffield United clears the danger with a good tackle
58' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
58' The match resumes with a drop ball.
58' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
57' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
57' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' The game is restarted.
56' Martin Dubravka is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
56' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
56' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
56' Oliver Norwood sends a long ball upfield.
56' A shot by Enda Stevens is blocked.
56' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United heads the ball to a team mate.
55' George Baldock puts in a cross...
55' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 67%, Newcastle United: 33%.
55' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
54' Andy Carroll sends a header towards goal, but Dean Henderson is there to comfortably save it
54' A player from Newcastle United takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
54' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
54' John Fleck from Sheffield United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
53' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the right.
53' Oliver McBurnie directs a header goal-bound but it's saved to a corner-kick by Martin Dubravka!
53' George Baldock puts in a cross...
53' Martin Dubravka relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
52' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
52' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
51' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
51' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Javier Manquillo comes back onto the field.
51' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Andy Carroll from Newcastle United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
50' Jonjo Shelvey swings in a cross from the free kick.
50' The game is restarted.
50' It doesn't look good here as Javier Manquillo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
50' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 68%, Newcastle United: 32%.
49' Billy Sharp commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
49' Javier Manquillo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
49' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Billy Sharp from Sheffield United trips Javier Manquillo
48' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
47' The referee signals a free kick as Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United trips Allan Saint-Maximin
47' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 72%, Newcastle United: 28%.
45+2' A direct free kick from Oliver Norwood is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
45+1' Miguel Almiron fouls John Fleck.
45+1' Oliver Norwood puts in a cross...
45+1' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' The match resumes with a drop ball.
44' Isaac Hayden is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
44' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
44' Ciaran Clark from Newcastle United directs a ball squarely in the box, but Dean Henderson runs out to collect the ball
44' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' A player from Newcastle United takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
43' John Lundstram relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' A player from Newcastle United takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
43' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
42' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
42' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
42' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
42' Jack O'Connell puts in a cross...
41' Dangerous challenge by Andy Carroll from Newcastle United. Oliver McBurnie on the receiving end of that.
41' Andy Carroll from Newcastle United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Federico Fernandez swings in a cross from the free kick.
40' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Miguel Almiron
40' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 74%, Newcastle United: 26%.
39' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
38' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
38' Chris Basham from Sheffield United crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
38' The home team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
38' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Jack O'Connell from Sheffield United passes the ball, but his team mate can't benefit from it.
37' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
37' George Baldock puts in a cross...
36' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Andy Carroll relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
35' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 74%, Newcastle United: 26%.
35' Paul Dummett relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Poor play by Martin Dubravka as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
35' Poor play by Andy Carroll as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
35' John Fleck from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the right.
34' John Lundstram from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
33' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Oliver McBurnie relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Jonjo Shelvey swings in a cross from the free kick.
32' John Egan fouls Andy Carroll.
31' John Egan sends a header towards goal, but Martin Dubravka is there to comfortably save it
31' John Fleck swings in a cross from the free kick.
31' Federico Fernandez is penalised for pushing Billy Sharp.
30' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 73%, Newcastle United: 27%.
30' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Jack O'Connell puts in a cross...
29' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
29' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
28' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United sends an effort wide of target
28' Could be a good chance here as Enda Stevens from Sheffield United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
28' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
28' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' The match resumes with a drop ball.
27' The game is stopped.
27' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
26' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
26' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 72%, Newcastle United: 28%.
25' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
24' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
23' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' George Baldock puts in a cross...
23' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
22' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United takes a short corner kick from the left.
21' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
20' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' John Lundstram puts in a cross...
20' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 66%, Newcastle United: 34%.
19' Martin Dubravka from Newcastle United makes a great save.
19' A header from Oliver McBurnie is blocked by the keeper and bounces back into play!
19' Chris Basham from Sheffield United puts in a great cross...
19' Federico Fernandez fouls Billy Sharp.
18' Jetro Willems from Newcastle United passes the ball in the box, but Dean Henderson comes out to smother the ball.
18' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the right.
17' Javier Manquillo from Newcastle United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
17' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
16' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
15' Javier Manquillo provided the assist for the goal.
15' G O O O A A A L - Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle United heads the ball home!15' Javier Manquillo from Newcastle United puts in a great cross...
15' A shot by Isaac Hayden is blocked.
15' Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United passes the ball to a team mate.
15' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
15' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 69%, Newcastle United: 31%.
15' Oliver McBurnie fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
15' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
14' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
14' Safe hands from Dean Henderson as he comes out and claims the ball
14' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
14' Great skill from Allan Saint-Maximin as he dribbles past his opponents
13' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
13' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
13' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
12' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' John Fleck from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
11' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
11' Great vision by Federico Fernandez from Newcastle United as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
11' Oliver Norwood puts in a cross...
10' Martin Dubravka relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
10' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 65%, Newcastle United: 35%.
10' Ciaran Clark clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
10' John Fleck puts in a cross...
10' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
9' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
7' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
7' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
6' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
6' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
6' Martin Dubravka from Newcastle United makes a great save.
6' Enda Stevens's shot takes a wicked deflection but the goalkeeper just reaches it and saves for a corner. Close save!
6' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
5' George Baldock puts in a cross...
5' A shot by John Lundstram is blocked.
5' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 43%, Newcastle United: 57%.
5' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
4' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
3' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
2' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
2' That's a great ball by Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
1' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
1' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' There is a strong crosswind.
1' Newcastle United kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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