FT Newcastle United 3 - 1
Burnley
Commentary:
90+5' Newcastle with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 48%, Burnley: 52%.
90+4' Callum Wilson from Newcastle is ruled offside.
90+4' Goal kick for Burnley.
90+4' Sean Longstaff fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+3' Goal kick for Newcastle.
90+3' Joelinton is leaving the field to be replaced by Sean Longstaff in a tactical substitution.
90+3' Kevin Long from Burnley fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
90+3' Josh Brownhill from Burnley heads the ball to a team mate.
90+3' A header from James Tarkowski is blocked by the keeper and bounces back into play!
90+3' Dwight McNeil swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Javier Manquillo from Newcastle trips Matej Vydra
90+1' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
90+1' Ashley Westwood puts in a cross...
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
90' Ball possession: Newcastle: 49%, Burnley: 51%.
89' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
89' Phil Bardsley puts in a cross...
89' Isaac Hayden is penalised for pushing Josh Brownhill.
88' Burnley take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Burnley are in control of the ball.
87' Burnley take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Josh Brownhill relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Ryan Fraser puts in a cross...
86' Chris Wood from Burnley is ruled offside.
85' Joelinton from Newcastle directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
85' Newcastle start a counter attack.
85' The game is in a period of relative inactivity, with neither side able to apply pressure.
85' Ball possession: Newcastle: 49%, Burnley: 51%.
85' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
84' Burnley are in control of the ball.
83' Goal kick for Burnley.
83' Matej Vydra from Burnley is ruled offside.
82' Goal kick for Burnley.
82' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
82' Phil Bardsley is penalised for pushing Callum Wilson.
82' Javier Manquillo from Newcastle crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
81' Reckless challenge there. Josh Brownhill commits a rough foul on Javier Manquillo
81' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
80' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle takes a short corner kick from the right.
80' Nick Pope clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
80' A lob by Ryan Fraser from Newcastle goes wide.
80' Newcastle start a counter attack.
80' Emil Krafth comes back onto the field.
80' Ball possession: Newcastle: 49%, Burnley: 51%.
79' Burnley take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' The match resumes with a drop ball.
79' Emil Krafth is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
79' Emil Krafth is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
78' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
77' Ashley Barnes is leaving the field to be replaced by Matej Vydra in a tactical substitution.
77' G O O O A A A L - Callum Wilson from Newcastle puts it away from the penalty spot!76' PENALTY - Nick Pope from Burnley concedes a penalty for tripping Ryan Fraser.
76' Nick Pope could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
75' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Newcastle: 51%, Burnley: 49%.
75' Burnley take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Karl Darlow relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Phil Bardsley puts in a cross...
75' Karl Darlow relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Dwight McNeil swings in a cross from the free kick.
74' Isaac Hayden is penalised for pushing Ashley Barnes.
74' Burnley take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' The game is restarted.
73' Allan Saint-Maximin is injured and is replaced by Ryan Fraser.
73' Allan Saint-Maximin is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
73' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
72' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
72' Charlie Taylor puts in a cross...
72' Javier Manquillo relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Dwight McNeil puts in a cross...
71' Isaac Hayden shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
71' The referee signals a free kick as Phil Bardsley from Burnley trips Callum Wilson
71' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Phil Bardsley puts in a cross...
70' Ball possession: Newcastle: 51%, Burnley: 49%.
70' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' After a tactical foul, Dwight McNeil sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
69' Dwight McNeil from Burnley goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Allan Saint-Maximin
69' Emil Krafth relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Dwight McNeil swings in a cross from the free kick.
68' Dale Stephens is leaving the field to be replaced by Johann Berg Gudmundsson in a tactical substitution.
68' The referee signals a free kick as Jeff Hendrick from Newcastle trips Dwight McNeil
67' Callum Wilson from Newcastle is ruled offside.
67' Goal kick for Newcastle.
67' Chris Wood from Burnley is ruled offside.
67' Dwight McNeil puts in a cross...
66' That goal for Newcastle came against the run of play
65' Allan Saint-Maximin provided the assist for the goal.
65' G O O O A A A L - Callum Wilson from Newcastle taps the ball in! An easy finish for Callum Wilson65' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle puts in a great cross...
65' Ball possession: Newcastle: 50%, Burnley: 50%.
65' A shot by Javier Manquillo is blocked.
65' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
63' Ashley Barnes from Burnley sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
63' Josh Brownhill from Burnley directs a ball squarely in the box.
63' Ashley Westwood of Burnley passes the ball to a team mate.
63' Burnley are trying to create something here.
63' Burnley take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
61' G O O O A A A L - Ashley Westwood reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!61' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Phil Bardsley puts in a cross...
61' Karl Darlow relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Ashley Westwood from Burnley swings in the corner from the left.
60' Karl Darlow clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
60' Poor play by Joelinton as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
60' Ashley Westwood from Burnley swings in the corner from the left.
60' Emil Krafth clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
60' Ball possession: Newcastle: 52%, Burnley: 48%.
59' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
59' Karl Darlow comes out of his goal to claim the ball but he can't hold onto it...
59' Dwight McNeil puts in a cross...
58' Danger averted there as Kevin Long from Burnley clears the danger with a good tackle
58' Great skill from Allan Saint-Maximin as he dribbles past his opponents
58' Newcastle start a counter attack.
58' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Charlie Taylor puts in a cross...
57' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Ashley Westwood puts in a cross...
57' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
57' Ashley Westwood puts in a cross...
56' Burnley take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
55' Goal kick for Newcastle.
55' Fabian Schaer is injured and is replaced by Javier Manquillo.
55' Ball possession: Newcastle: 56%, Burnley: 44%.
54' Great defending by Emil Krafth from Newcastle to prevent his team conceding a goal.
54' A chance opens up as Ashley Barnes from Burnley successfully finds a team mate in the area...
54' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Dale Stephens puts in a cross...
53' Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball
53' Jamal Lewis puts in a cross...
53' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
52' A header from Chris Wood is blocked by the keeper and bounces back into play!
52' Ashley Barnes puts in a cross...
52' Burnley are trying to create something here.
51' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Burnley take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Newcastle: 56%, Burnley: 44%.
50' Oh no. From a promising position Ashley Barnes from Burnley miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
50' A shot by Ashley Barnes is blocked.
50' Emil Krafth relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Karl Darlow comes out of his goal to claim the ball but he can't hold onto it...
50' Ashley Westwood swings in a cross from the free kick.
49' Yellow card for Jamal Lewis.
49' Dangerous challenge by Jamal Lewis from Newcastle. Ashley Barnes on the receiving end of that.
49' Burnley take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Burnley take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Goal kick for Newcastle.
48' That's a great ball by Charlie Taylor from Burnley. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
47' Dangerous challenge by Kevin Long from Burnley. Federico Fernandez on the receiving end of that.
47' Jonjo Shelvey relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Dwight McNeil swings in a cross from the free kick.
47' Dangerous challenge by Jeff Hendrick from Newcastle. Dwight McNeil on the receiving end of that.
46' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Burnley are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 60%, Burnley: 40%.
45+4' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Long from Burnley trips Allan Saint-Maximin
45+3' Goal kick for Burnley.
45+3' Jeff Hendrick from Newcastle sends an effort wide of target
45+2' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+2' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
45+2' Burnley take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Allan Saint-Maximin comes back onto the field.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' The game is restarted.
45' Allan Saint-Maximin is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
45' Ball possession: Newcastle: 62%, Burnley: 38%.
44' Allan Saint-Maximin is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
44' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
43' Phil Bardsley is penalised for pushing Allan Saint-Maximin.
43' James Tarkowski from Burnley tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' Ashley Westwood swings in a cross from the free kick.
42' Isaac Hayden is penalised for pushing Ashley Barnes.
41' Burnley take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41' Burnley are in control of the ball.
40' Yellow card for Ashley Barnes.
40' The ref blows his whistle. Ashley Barnes charged Isaac Hayden from behind and it's a free-kick
40' Ball possession: Newcastle: 64%, Burnley: 36%.
40' Joelinton sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
40' Emil Krafth puts in a cross...
39' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
39' The game is restarted.
38' Emil Krafth is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
38' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
37' Yellow card for James Tarkowski.
37' James Tarkowski from Burnley commits a foul by elbowing Emil Krafth
37' The referee is not having the complaints from Joelinton who is given a yellow card for dissent
37' Jonjo Shelvey is penalised for pushing Ashley Westwood.
36' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' The game is restarted.
36' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
36' Ashley Barnes from Burnley is ruled offside.
36' A shot by Dale Stephens is blocked.
36' Dwight McNeil of Burnley passes the ball to a team mate.
36' Ashley Barnes of Burnley passes the ball to a team mate.
35' Charlie Taylor puts in a cross...
35' Burnley are trying to create something here.
35' Fabian Schaer comes back onto the field.
35' Ball possession: Newcastle: 67%, Burnley: 33%.
34' Burnley take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' The game is restarted.
34' Fabian Schaer is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
33' Fabian Schaer is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
32' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
32' James Tarkowski from Burnley tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Phil Bardsley puts in a cross...
32' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' James Tarkowski from Burnley tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Dwight McNeil from Burnley swings in the corner from the right.
31' Ashley Barnes from Burnley directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
31' Goal kick for Burnley.
30' Ball possession: Newcastle: 64%, Burnley: 36%.
30' A chance presents itself to Callum Wilson from Newcastle but his header goes wide
30' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
30' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
29' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
28' Callum Wilson from Newcastle is ruled offside.
28' Burnley take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Ashley Barnes is penalised for pushing Federico Fernandez.
27' Phil Bardsley from Burnley goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Allan Saint-Maximin
27' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
26' James Tarkowski relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Emil Krafth puts in a cross...
26' Kevin Long relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Jamal Lewis puts in a cross...
25' James Tarkowski from Burnley is ruled offside.
25' Dwight McNeil swings in a cross from the free kick.
25' Ball possession: Newcastle: 67%, Burnley: 33%.
24' Fabian Schaer is penalised for pushing Ashley Barnes.
24' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' Great vision by Kevin Long from Burnley as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
23' Joelinton from Newcastle had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
23' Fabian Schaer sends a long ball upfield.
23' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
21' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Jamal Lewis is penalised for pushing Kevin Long.
21' Danger averted there as Kevin Long from Burnley clears the danger with a good tackle
21' Could be a good chance here as Joelinton from Newcastle cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
20' Dangerous challenge by Ashley Westwood from Burnley. Jonjo Shelvey on the receiving end of that.
20' Ball possession: Newcastle: 68%, Burnley: 32%.
20' Obstruction as Chris Wood cuts off the run of Karl Darlow. A free-kick is awarded.
19' Charlie Taylor puts in a cross...
19' Joelinton relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Ashley Westwood swings in a cross from the free kick.
18' Federico Fernandez from Newcastle commits a foul by elbowing Ashley Barnes
18' Josh Brownhill fouls Jamal Lewis.
17' Burnley take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
16' Jeff Hendrick from Newcastle directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
16' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Newcastle: 67%, Burnley: 33%.
15' A fantastic individual effort by Allan Saint-Maximin!
14' Callum Wilson provided the assist for the goal.
14' G O O O A A A L - Allan Saint-Maximin with the goal!14' Great skill from Allan Saint-Maximin as he dribbles past his opponents
14' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
14' Dwight McNeil relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
14' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle takes a short corner kick from the right.
14' Charlie Taylor clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
13' Callum Wilson of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
13' Jonjo Shelvey sends a long ball upfield.
13' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
13' Chris Wood from Burnley sends an effort wide of target
13' Ashley Barnes of Burnley passes the ball to a team mate.
13' Poor play by Federico Fernandez as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
12' The referee signals a free kick as Isaac Hayden from Newcastle trips Ashley Barnes
12' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Chris Wood from Burnley goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Federico Fernandez
10' Jamal Lewis from Newcastle is ruled offside.
10' Ball possession: Newcastle: 71%, Burnley: 29%.
9' Goal kick for Newcastle.
9' Charlie Taylor from Burnley crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
9' Burnley are trying to create something here.
8' Phil Bardsley from Burnley goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Allan Saint-Maximin
7' James Tarkowski sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
7' Dwight McNeil from Burnley swings in the corner from the right.
7' Dwight McNeil from Burnley passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
7' Dwight McNeil from Burnley takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
7' Burnley start a counter attack.
7' Kevin Long relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Fabian Schaer puts in a cross...
6' Charlie Taylor relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
6' Isaac Hayden from Newcastle tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
5' Burnley take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Burnley take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 69%, Burnley: 31%.
5' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Goal kick for Burnley.
4' Nick Pope could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
4' Burnley take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' James Tarkowski from Burnley tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
3' Ashley Westwood swings in a cross from the free kick.
2' Federico Fernandez is penalised for pushing Ashley Barnes.
2' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is wet and slippery and it is not helping the players.
1' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
1' Newcastle kick-off, and the game is underway.
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