FT Newcastle United 0 - 2
Chelsea
Commentary:
90+4' Chelsea with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Newcastle: 30%, Chelsea: 70%.
90+3' A shot by Mateo Kovacic is blocked.
90+3' Chelsea start a counter attack.
90+3' A shot by Fabian Schaer is blocked.
90+3' Olivier Giroud relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Sean Longstaff from Newcastle swings in the corner from the left.
90+3' Andy Carroll forces a good save from [goalkeeper] who turns the ball behind for a corner!
90+2' Newcastle with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+2' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Jamal Lewis from Newcastle trips Tammy Abraham
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Emerson from Chelsea trips Miguel Almiron
90' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Tammy Abraham puts in a cross...
90' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
90' Ball possession: Newcastle: 32%, Chelsea: 68%.
89' Olivier Giroud from Chelsea is ruled offside.
89' Reece James puts in a cross...
89' Chelsea start a counter attack.
89' Emerson relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Sean Longstaff sends a long ball upfield.
88' Reece James relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Miguel Almiron swings in a cross from the free kick.
88' The game is restarted.
88' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Reece James from Chelsea trips Sean Longstaff
87' Kurt Zouma relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Sean Longstaff from Newcastle swings in the corner from the left.
87' Hakim Ziyech is leaving the field to be replaced by Olivier Giroud in a tactical substitution.
87' Kurt Zouma clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
87' Jacob Murphy puts in a cross...
86' Joelinton from Newcastle passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
86' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Jamal Lewis from Newcastle tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
86' Emerson relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Sean Longstaff puts in a cross...
86' Jamal Lewis from Newcastle passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
86' Reece James relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Federico Fernandez puts in a cross...
85' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
85' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Newcastle: 32%, Chelsea: 68%.
85' Jamal Lewis from Newcastle crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
84' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
84' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
84' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
83' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
83' Emerson of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
82' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
82' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Ben Chilwell is leaving the field to be replaced by Emerson in a tactical substitution.
81' A shot by Callum Hudson-Odoi is blocked.
81' Some neat football here as Tammy Abraham from Chelsea plays a 1-2 with Callum Hudson-Odoi.
81' Chelsea start a counter attack.
81' Jamal Lewis from Newcastle directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
81' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
80' Ball possession: Newcastle: 32%, Chelsea: 68%.
80' Safe hands from Edouard Mendy as he comes out and claims the ball
80' Jacob Murphy puts in a cross...
80' Ben Chilwell relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Isaac Hayden puts in a cross...
80' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle takes a short corner kick from the left.
80' Miguel Almiron's shot takes a wicked deflection but the goalkeeper just reaches it and saves for a corner. Close save!
79' Joelinton of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
79' Goal kick for Newcastle.
78' How did he miss that? Mason Mount has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
78' Great skill from Mason Mount as he dribbles past his opponents
78' Could be a good chance here as Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
78' Goal kick for Newcastle.
77' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea passes the ball, but his team mate can't benefit from it.
77' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
77' Andy Carroll from Newcastle is ruled offside.
76' Timo Werner is leaving the field to be replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi in a tactical substitution.
75' Timo Werner from Chelsea is ruled offside.
75' Could be a good chance here as Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
75' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Newcastle: 33%, Chelsea: 67%.
75' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
74' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Allan Saint-Maximin is leaving the field to be replaced by Andy Carroll in a tactical substitution.
73' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
73' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
72' Goal kick for Chelsea.
72' CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Sean Longstaff strikes the crossbar!
72' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle takes a short corner kick from the right.
72' Jacob Murphy from Newcastle tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
71' Tammy Abraham from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Fabian Schaer
71' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
70' Hakim Ziyech is penalised for pushing Joelinton.
70' Ball possession: Newcastle: 33%, Chelsea: 67%.
69' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
69' Joelinton from Newcastle is ruled offside.
68' The referee signals a free kick as Ben Chilwell from Chelsea trips Miguel Almiron
68' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
67' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Reece James comes back onto the field.
67' The game is restarted.
66' Reece James is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
66' Reece James is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
66' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
65' Javier Manquillo is leaving the field to be replaced by Miguel Almiron in a tactical substitution.
65' Ball possession: Newcastle: 32%, Chelsea: 68%.
65' Timo Werner provided the assist for the goal.
65' G O O O A A A L - Tammy Abraham with the goal!65' Timo Werner of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
65' Timo Werner from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
65' Chelsea start a counter attack.
65' N'Golo Kante relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
64' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Jamal Lewis from Newcastle tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
64' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
63' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
63' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62' A shot by Tammy Abraham is blocked.
62' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
62' Goal kick for Chelsea.
62' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' The game is restarted.
61' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
61' Goal kick for Chelsea.
60' Joelinton from Newcastle sends a shot inches over the crossbar. Close!
60' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
60' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Ball possession: Newcastle: 30%, Chelsea: 70%.
59' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' The referee signals a free kick as Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea trips Joelinton
58' Isaac Hayden hand-balls.
58' Antonio Ruediger could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
58' Joelinton of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
58' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
57' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
57' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
57' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
57' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
56' Fabian Schaer is penalised for pushing Tammy Abraham.
56' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
56' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Goal kick for Newcastle.
55' A chance presents itself to Kurt Zouma from Chelsea but his header goes wide
55' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
55' Ball possession: Newcastle: 28%, Chelsea: 72%.
54' Jamal Lewis clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
54' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
54' Jacob Murphy from Newcastle directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
53' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
53' Reece James puts in a cross...
53' Timo Werner from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
53' Timo Werner from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
53' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
52' Tammy Abraham is penalised for pushing Jacob Murphy.
52' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
51' Great vision by Reece James from Chelsea as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
51' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
50' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Newcastle: 26%, Chelsea: 74%.
49' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
49' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea trips Isaac Hayden
48' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Mason Mount swings in a cross from the free kick.
48' The referee signals a free kick as Isaac Hayden from Newcastle trips Reece James
48' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
47' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Isaac Hayden is penalised for pushing Mason Mount.
46' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
46' Jamaal Lascelles is injured and is replaced by Fabian Schaer.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Chelsea has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Newcastle: 22%, Chelsea: 78%.
45+2' Timo Werner from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
45+2' Jamaal Lascelles comes back onto the field.
45+2' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' The game is restarted.
45+2' Jamaal Lascelles is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
45+1' Jamaal Lascelles is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45+1' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Yellow card for Jacob Murphy.
45' The referee signals a free kick as Jacob Murphy from Newcastle trips Mason Mount
45' Ball possession: Newcastle: 23%, Chelsea: 77%.
44' Kurt Zouma relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Jacob Murphy puts in a cross...
44' Jacob Murphy from Newcastle tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
44' Jamal Lewis puts in a cross...
44' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
43' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
42' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
42' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
41' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
41' Hakim Ziyech swings in a cross from the free kick.
40' Ball possession: Newcastle: 29%, Chelsea: 71%.
39' After a tactical foul, Isaac Hayden sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
39' The referee signals a free kick as Isaac Hayden from Newcastle trips Mateo Kovacic
39' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
39' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
39' Ciaran Clark is penalised for pushing Hakim Ziyech.
38' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
38' Jamaal Lascelles comes back onto the field.
38' Goal kick for Newcastle.
38' The game is restarted.
38' Jamaal Lascelles is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
37' Jamaal Lascelles is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
37' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
36' Hakim Ziyech fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
36' Great defending by Jamaal Lascelles from Newcastle to prevent his team conceding a goal.
36' Timo Werner from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
36' Chelsea start a counter attack.
36' Ben Chilwell relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Sean Longstaff from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
35' Allan Saint-Maximin sees his shot deflected off target
35' Great skill from Allan Saint-Maximin as he dribbles past his opponents
35' Newcastle start a counter attack.
35' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Newcastle: 27%, Chelsea: 73%.
34' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
34' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
33' A shot by Reece James is blocked.
33' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Mason Mount of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
33' Chelsea start a counter attack.
33' Edouard Mendy from Chelsea shows a great reflex and comes out with an excellent save!
33' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
33' Jacob Murphy of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
32' Javier Manquillo from Newcastle tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
32' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
32' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
31' Dangerous challenge by Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea. Joelinton on the receiving end of that.
31' Goal kick for Newcastle.
30' How did he miss that? Timo Werner has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
30' Tammy Abraham of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
30' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
30' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Ball possession: Newcastle: 26%, Chelsea: 74%.
29' Mason Mount from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' Isaac Hayden relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Reece James puts in a cross...
29' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
28' Goal kick for Chelsea.
28' Joelinton fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
28' Newcastle start a counter attack.
27' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
27' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
26' The referee signals a free kick as Tammy Abraham from Chelsea trips Jamaal Lascelles
25' Jacob Murphy is penalised for pushing Ben Chilwell.
25' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: Newcastle: 27%, Chelsea: 73%.
25' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
24' Goal kick for Newcastle.
24' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea passes the ball, but his team mate can't benefit from it.
24' Reece James from Chelsea crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
23' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
22' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Newcastle: 25%, Chelsea: 75%.
19' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
19' The match is very one-sided right now. Chelsea are clearly dominating possession
19' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
18' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Ben Chilwell puts in a cross...
18' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
17' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Javier Manquillo relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
16' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
15' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
15' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Timo Werner from Chelsea passes the ball, but his team mate can't benefit from it.
15' Great skill from Timo Werner as he dribbles past his opponents
15' Chelsea start a counter attack.
15' Ball possession: Newcastle: 30%, Chelsea: 70%.
14' A shot by Jacob Murphy is blocked.
14' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
14' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
13' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Jacob Murphy puts in a cross...
13' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Javier Manquillo from Newcastle sends a deflected cross into the box.
12' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
12' Ben Chilwell sends a long ball upfield.
12' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Newcastle: 18%, Chelsea: 82%.
10' OWN GOAL - Federico Fernandez sends the ball into his own net!10' Mason Mount from Chelsea puts in a great cross...
10' Mason Mount from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the right.
9' Tammy Abraham finds himself in acres of space, but his header is turned behind by [goalkeeper]! Corner kick...
9' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
9' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
9' Jacob Murphy is penalised for pushing Ben Chilwell.
8' Goal kick for Newcastle.
8' Mateo Kovacic goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
8' Tammy Abraham of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
7' Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
7' The away team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
5' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
5' A shot by Reece James is blocked.
5' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 37%, Chelsea: 63%.
5' Timo Werner forces a good save from [goalkeeper] who turns the ball behind for a corner!
5' Timo Werner from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
4' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
4' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Ben Chilwell puts in a cross...
3' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
3' Edouard Mendy relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Sean Longstaff from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
2' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
2' Sean Longstaff from Newcastle takes a short corner kick from the right.
2' Federico Fernandez from Newcastle tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
2' Jacob Murphy puts in a cross...
1' The referee signals a free kick as Tammy Abraham from Chelsea trips Isaac Hayden
1' The referee signals a free kick as Kurt Zouma from Chelsea trips Joelinton
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Chelsea kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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