FT Newcastle United 2 - 1
Everton
Commentary:
90+7' Callum Wilson from Newcastle United is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+7' Both teams could have won today but Newcastle United just managed to carve out the victory
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 37%, Everton: 63%.
90+7' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
90+7' Gylfi Sigurdsson from Everton swings in the corner from the right.
90+6' Karl Darlow clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+6' Bernard puts in a cross...
90+6' Bernard from Everton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+6' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
90+6' Michael Keane from Everton sends an effort wide of target
90+5' Ryan Fraser hand-balls.
90+5' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+5' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 38%, Everton: 62%.
90+5' Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United receives a yellow card for time wasting.
90+4' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
90+4' Poor play by Andy Carroll as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
90+3' Gylfi Sigurdsson from Everton swings in the corner from the left.
90+3' Gylfi Sigurdsson sees his shot deflected off target
90+3' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Danger! Abdoulaye Doucoure from Everton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
90+2' Everton is trying to create something here.
90+2' G O O O A A A L - Dominic Calvert-Lewin reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!90+1' Alex Iwobi from Everton sends a deflected cross into the box.
90+1' Everton is trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
90' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 38%, Everton: 62%.
90' Gylfi Sigurdsson fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Everton is in control of the ball.
88' After a tactical foul, Abdoulaye Doucoure sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
88' Abdoulaye Doucoure from Everton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ryan Fraser
88' Newcastle United start a counter attack.
88' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Fabian Delph puts in a cross...
88' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
87' Callum Wilson is leaving the field to be replaced by Andy Carroll in a tactical substitution.
87' How did he miss that? Dominic Calvert-Lewin has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
87' Could be a good chance here as Alex Iwobi from Everton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
86' Everton is trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 38%, Everton: 62%.
84' GOAL! It's an easy finish as Callum Wilson from Newcastle United taps the ball into an open goal!84' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle United sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
84' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
84' Could be a good chance here as Jamal Lewis from Newcastle United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
84' Gylfi Sigurdsson has a shot on target from outside the box...
84' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Miguel Almiron is leaving the field to be replaced by Isaac Hayden in a tactical substitution.
83' Fabian Delph from Everton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
82' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Alex Iwobi puts in a cross...
82' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Fabian Delph from Everton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
81' Everton is trying to create something here.
81' Jeff Hendrick from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
80' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 38%, Everton: 62%.
80' Fabian Delph is penalised for pushing Ryan Fraser.
79' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
78' A chance presents itself to Michael Keane from Everton but his header goes wide
78' Gylfi Sigurdsson swings in a cross from the free kick.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Jeff Hendrick from Newcastle United trips Alex Iwobi
77' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Jonjoe Kenny is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Iwobi in a tactical substitution.
77' Jonjoe Kenny from Everton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
77' Could be a good chance here as Allan from Everton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
76' A shot by Abdoulaye Doucoure is blocked.
76' Cenk Tosun of Everton passes the ball to a team mate.
76' Could be a good chance here as Gylfi Sigurdsson from Everton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
75' Everton is trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 40%, Everton: 60%.
75' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
74' Goal kick for Everton.
74' Allan Saint-Maximin is leaving the field to be replaced by Ryan Fraser in a tactical substitution.
74' Jacob Murphy goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
74' Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the right.
73' Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
73' Miguel Almiron puts in a cross...
73' Jonjoe Kenny relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Sean Longstaff swings in a cross from the free kick.
72' After a tactical foul, Allan sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
72' Obstruction as Allan cuts off the run of Jacob Murphy. A free-kick is awarded.
71' Goal kick for Everton.
71' Jacob Murphy goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
71' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 39%, Everton: 61%.
70' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69' After a tactical foul, Yerry Mina sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
69' Obstruction as Yerry Mina cuts off the run of Allan Saint-Maximin. A free-kick is awarded.
69' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Niels Nkounkou is leaving the field to be replaced by Cenk Tosun in a tactical substitution.
68' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Fabian Delph puts in a cross...
68' Everton is trying to create something here.
67' Niels Nkounkou from Everton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
67' Everton is trying to create something here.
67' Michael Keane relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Jamal Lewis puts in a cross...
66' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
66' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
65' Niels Nkounkou fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
65' Everton is trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 39%, Everton: 61%.
65' Dominic Calvert-Lewin sends a header towards goal, but Karl Darlow is there to comfortably save it
64' Gylfi Sigurdsson swings in a cross from the free kick.
64' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle United commits a foul by elbowing Bernard
63' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Jonjoe Kenny from Everton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
63' Everton is trying to create something here.
62' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
62' Niels Nkounkou from Everton crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
62' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
61' Everton is trying to create something here.
61' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Andre Gomes is injured and is replaced by Bernard.
60' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 40%, Everton: 60%.
60' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
60' Gylfi Sigurdsson fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
60' Everton is trying to create something here.
59' A shot by Allan Saint-Maximin is blocked.
59' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
59' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59' Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the left.
58' Should have been a goal! Sean Longstaff gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Robin Olsen!
58' Callum Wilson of Newcastle United passes the ball to a team mate.
58' Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United passes the ball to a team mate.
58' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
57' Everton is in control of the ball.
56' G O O O A A A L - Callum Wilson from Newcastle United puts it away from the penalty spot!56' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for Newcastle United!
56' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
55' The referee shows Callum Wilson the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
55' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 39%, Everton: 61%.
54' PENALTY - Andre Gomes from Everton concedes a penalty for tripping Callum Wilson.
54' Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the right.
54' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
53' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
52' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
52' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
52' Jonjoe Kenny puts in a cross...
51' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' The referee signals a free kick as Jamal Lewis from Newcastle United trips Dominic Calvert-Lewin
51' Michael Keane relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Jamal Lewis puts in a cross...
51' Niels Nkounkou relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Poor play by Yerry Mina as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
50' Jamal Lewis puts in a cross...
50' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 35%, Everton: 65%.
49' The game is restarted.
49' Dominic Calvert-Lewin 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' A shot by Gylfi Sigurdsson is blocked.
48' Dominic Calvert-Lewin from Everton heads the ball to a team mate.
48' Jonjoe Kenny puts in a cross...
48' Dominic Calvert-Lewin from Everton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
47' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
47' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Everton is in control of the ball.
46' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 34%, Everton: 66%.
45+2' Everton 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+1' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+1' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 35%, Everton: 65%.
45' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Niels Nkounkou puts in a cross...
45' Jeff Hendrick relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Gylfi Sigurdsson puts in a cross...
45' A shot by Dominic Calvert-Lewin is blocked.
44' Everton is having a good opportunity to score.
44' Everton is in control of the ball.
43' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
43' Fabian Delph fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
43' A shot by Dominic Calvert-Lewin is blocked.
43' Great skill from Dominic Calvert-Lewin as he dribbles past his opponents
43' Everton is in control of the ball.
42' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Safe hands from Robin Olsen as he comes out and claims the ball
41' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
41' Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the left.
41' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
40' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 36%, Everton: 64%.
39' Jamal Lewis from Newcastle United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
39' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
39' Good effort by Abdoulaye Doucoure as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
38' Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton passes the ball to a team mate.
38' Everton is having a good opportunity to score.
38' Sean Longstaff relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Gylfi Sigurdsson from Everton swings in the corner from the left.
37' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Niels Nkounkou puts in a cross...
37' Everton is trying to create something here.
36' Everton is in control of the ball.
35' Everton is in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 35%, Everton: 65%.
34' Sean Longstaff swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate and it goes out of the field.
34' Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' A shot by Jeff Hendrick is blocked.
33' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Newcastle United!
33' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
32' Niels Nkounkou pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked.
32' Niels Nkounkou from Everton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Allan Saint-Maximin
32' Robin Olsen saved a certain goal there! Allan Saint-Maximin found himself in a great scoring position but Robin Olsen denied him with a great save
32' Could be a good chance here as Callum Wilson from Newcastle United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
32' Newcastle United start a counter attack.
32' Karl Darlow relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Gylfi Sigurdsson from Everton swings in the corner from the left.
31' Andre Gomes from Everton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 39%, Everton: 61%.
30' The referee signals a free kick as Gylfi Sigurdsson from Everton trips Jeff Hendrick
30' Sean Longstaff relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Jonjoe Kenny puts in a cross...
29' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Everton is trying to create something here.
29' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
28' Everton is in control of the ball.
28' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
27' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Gylfi Sigurdsson puts in a cross...
26' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 44%, Everton: 56%.
25' Callum Wilson is penalised for pushing Yerry Mina.
25' Everton is trying to create something here.
24' Everton is in control of the ball.
24' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
24' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
23' Jonjoe Kenny from Everton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
23' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Everton is in control of the ball.
22' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Everton is having a good opportunity to score.
21' Everton is trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 44%, Everton: 56%.
20' Everton is in control of the ball.
20' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Dangerous challenge by Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle United. Yerry Mina on the receiving end of that.
19' Everton is in control of the ball.
18' The referee signals a free kick as Jeff Hendrick from Newcastle United trips Dominic Calvert-Lewin
17' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Everton is in control of the ball.
16' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 48%, Everton: 52%.
14' The referee signals a free kick as Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United trips Fabian Delph
14' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
13' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
13' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Everton is having a good opportunity to score.
11' Miguel Almiron is penalised for pushing Abdoulaye Doucoure.
10' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 43%, Everton: 57%.
9' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Everton is trying to create something here.
7' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Goal kick for Everton.
7' Callum Wilson from Newcastle United sends an effort wide of target
6' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
6' The referee signals a free kick as Gylfi Sigurdsson from Everton trips Miguel Almiron
6' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Everton is trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 37%, Everton: 63%.
4' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Everton is in control of the ball.
3' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
2' Dangerous challenge by Niels Nkounkou from Everton. Sean Longstaff on the receiving end of that.
2' Yerry Mina from Everton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Callum Wilson
1' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Everton kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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