FT Newcastle United 2 - 1
West Bromwich Albion
Commentary:
90+7' Miguel Almiron 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: 46%, West Bromwich Albion: 54%.
90+6' Dara O'Shea is penalised for pushing Callum Wilson.
90+6' A silly yellow card for Callum Wilson there as he kicks the ball away in frustration
90+6' The referee signals a free kick as Callum Wilson from Newcastle United trips Romaine Sawyers
90+5' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 45%, West Bromwich Albion: 55%.
90+5' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+5' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Kieran Gibbs from West Bromwich Albion trips Callum Wilson
90+4' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Matthew Phillips is penalised for pushing Matt Ritchie.
90+3' Callum Wilson relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Kamil Grosicki from West Bromwich Albion swings in the corner from the right.
90+2' Darnell Furlong from West Bromwich Albion tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+2' West Bromwich Albion is trying to create something here.
90+1' West Bromwich Albion is in control of the ball.
90+1' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Sam Johnstone sends a long ball upfield.
90' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 47%, West Bromwich Albion: 53%.
90' West Bromwich Albion is in control of the ball.
90' Charlie Austin from West Bromwich Albion directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
89' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
88' The game is restarted.
88' VAR - CARD ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card situation.
88' After a tactical foul, Branislav Ivanovic sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
88' Obstruction as Branislav Ivanovic cuts off the run of Callum Wilson. A free-kick is awarded.
87' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Charlie Austin comes back onto the field.
86' The referee signals a free kick as Matthew Phillips from West Bromwich Albion trips Dwight Gayle
86' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' The game is restarted.
86' It doesn't look good here as Charlie Austin is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
86' Miguel Almiron is leaving the field to be replaced by DeAndre Yedlin in a tactical substitution.
85' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 46%, West Bromwich Albion: 54%.
84' Charlie Austin is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
84' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
84' Charlie Austin from West Bromwich Albion is ruled offside.
84' Darnell Furlong puts in a cross...
84' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United looks to have committed a foul on Romaine Sawyers but the referee is not having it and waves play on!
83' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' West Bromwich Albion is in control of the ball.
82' Jacob Murphy provided the assist for the goal.
82' G O O O A A A L - Dwight Gayle from Newcastle United heads the ball home!82' Jacob Murphy puts in a cross...
81' A shot by Jonjo Shelvey is blocked.
81' Callum Wilson from Newcastle United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
81' Jacob Murphy relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Darnell Furlong puts in a cross...
80' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 45%, West Bromwich Albion: 55%.
80' Goal kick for West Bromwich Albion.
80' Conor Gallagher is leaving the field to be replaced by Kamil Grosicki in a tactical substitution.
80' Emil Krafth is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Murphy in a tactical substitution.
79' A shot by Miguel Almiron is blocked.
79' Callum Wilson from Newcastle United directs a ball squarely in the box.
79' Dwight Gayle of Newcastle United passes the ball to a team mate.
79' Matt Ritchie puts in a cross...
78' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
78' Dara O'Shea comes back onto the field.
78' The match resumes with a drop ball.
78' It doesn't look good here as Dara O'Shea is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
77' Dara O'Shea is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
77' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
77' Sam Johnstone relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
76' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
76' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
76' Conor Gallagher goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
76' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Kieran Gibbs puts in a cross...
75' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 44%, West Bromwich Albion: 56%.
75' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' West Bromwich Albion is trying to create something here.
74' Callum Wilson from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
74' Matt Ritchie puts in a cross...
74' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
73' Sean Longstaff is penalised for pushing Charlie Austin.
73' A shot by Dwight Gayle is blocked.
73' Emil Krafth puts in a cross...
72' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
72' Great defending by Matthew Phillips from West Bromwich Albion to prevent his team conceding a goal.
71' So close! A header from Dwight Gayle is cleared just as it is about to cross the goal line!
71' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the right.
71' Callum Wilson from Newcastle United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
71' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 43%, West Bromwich Albion: 57%.
70' Dwight Gayle from Newcastle United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
70' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
70' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
69' Semi Ajayi commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
69' Jamal Lewis is leaving the field to be replaced by Dwight Gayle in a tactical substitution.
69' That's a great ball by Semi Ajayi from West Bromwich Albion. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
69' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Dara O'Shea puts in a cross...
68' West Bromwich Albion is trying to create something here.
68' Semi Ajayi relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Matt Ritchie puts in a cross...
67' Conor Gallagher from West Bromwich Albion directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67' West Bromwich Albion is trying to create something here.
66' Darnell Furlong from West Bromwich Albion looks to have committed a foul on Ciaran Clark but the referee is not having it and waves play on!
65' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 42%, West Bromwich Albion: 58%.
65' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64' West Bromwich Albion is in control of the ball.
64' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
63' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
63' Semi Ajayi puts in a cross...
63' Kieran Gibbs from West Bromwich Albion directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63' Some neat football here as Kieran Gibbs from West Bromwich Albion plays a 1-2 with Filip Krovinovic.
63' West Bromwich Albion is trying to create something here.
62' Callum Wilson is penalised for pushing Sam Johnstone.
62' Sean Longstaff shoots from outside the box, but Sam Johnstone has it under control
62' Semi Ajayi relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the right.
61' Branislav Ivanovic clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
61' Isaac Hayden relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Matthew Phillips puts in a cross...
61' Safe hands from Sam Johnstone as he comes out and claims the ball
60' Emil Krafth puts in a cross...
60' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 42%, West Bromwich Albion: 58%.
60' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
59' A shot by Charlie Austin is blocked.
59' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' West Bromwich Albion is in control of the ball.
58' Goal kick for West Bromwich Albion.
58' Jamal Lewis from Newcastle United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
57' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
57' Good effort by Conor Gallagher as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
56' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' The referee signals a free kick as Joelinton from Newcastle United trips Conor Gallagher
55' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 41%, West Bromwich Albion: 59%.
55' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Callum Wilson from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
54' Could be a good chance here as Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
54' The referee signals a free kick as Romaine Sawyers from West Bromwich Albion trips Matt Ritchie
54' Darnell Furlong from West Bromwich Albion tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
53' The referee signals a free kick as Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United trips Filip Krovinovic
53' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Goal kick for West Bromwich Albion.
52' Matt Ritchie from Newcastle United takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
52' The ref blows his whistle. Branislav Ivanovic charged Callum Wilson from behind and it's a free-kick
50' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 43%, West Bromwich Albion: 57%.
50' Matthew Phillips provided the assist for the goal.
50' G O O O A A A L - Darnell Furlong volleys the ball into the back of the net. A great finish!50' Matthew Phillips puts in a cross...
50' Charlie Austin from West Bromwich Albion passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
50' West Bromwich Albion is in control of the ball.
50' Callum Wilson is penalised for pushing Dara O'Shea.
49' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
48' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
48' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Callum Robinson is leaving the field to be replaced by Kieran Gibbs in a tactical substitution.
46' Karlan Grant is leaving the field to be replaced by Charlie Austin in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Newcastle United has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 43%, West Bromwich Albion: 57%.
45+1' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
45+1' Isaac Hayden relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Matthew Phillips from West Bromwich Albion swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 44%, West Bromwich Albion: 56%.
45' A shot by Conor Gallagher is blocked.
45' Darnell Furlong from West Bromwich Albion passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
44' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Darnell Furlong puts in a cross...
44' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
44' Conor Gallagher from West Bromwich Albion sends an effort wide of target
44' Poor play by Ciaran Clark as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
44' Poor play by Isaac Hayden as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
43' Matthew Phillips puts in a cross...
43' The referee signals a free kick as Callum Wilson from Newcastle United trips Romaine Sawyers
42' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' The game is restarted.
42' The game is stopped.
41' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Miguel Almiron relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Poor play by Ciaran Clark as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
41' Darnell Furlong puts in a cross...
40' West Bromwich Albion is trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 45%, West Bromwich Albion: 55%.
40' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
39' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
39' Conor Gallagher fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
39' Karlan Grant from West Bromwich Albion directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
38' Could be a good chance here as Semi Ajayi from West Bromwich Albion cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
38' Matthew Phillips shoots from outside the box, but Karl Darlow has it under control
38' Conor Gallagher from West Bromwich Albion directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
38' Jamal Lewis relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Karlan Grant puts in a cross...
37' West Bromwich Albion is in control of the ball.
36' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
36' Callum Robinson from West Bromwich Albion is ruled offside.
36' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Darnell Furlong puts in a cross...
35' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 46%, West Bromwich Albion: 54%.
35' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' The game is restarted.
35' The referee shows Darnell Furlong the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
35' The referee shows Jamal Lewis the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
34' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
34' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' West Bromwich Albion is trying to create something here.
33' Branislav Ivanovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the left.
33' Joelinton forces a good save from Sam Johnstone who turns the ball behind for a corner!
33' Could be a good chance here as Matt Ritchie from Newcastle United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
32' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
32' The referee signals a free kick as Darnell Furlong from West Bromwich Albion trips Matt Ritchie
32' West Bromwich Albion is in control of the ball.
32' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
31' Joelinton from Newcastle United heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
31' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the left.
30' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 42%, West Bromwich Albion: 58%.
30' Dara O'Shea clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
30' Emil Krafth from Newcastle United directs a ball squarely in the box.
30' Callum Wilson of Newcastle United passes the ball to a team mate.
30' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' West Bromwich Albion is in control of the ball.
29' Goal kick for West Bromwich Albion.
29' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
29' Dara O'Shea relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
28' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
28' Darnell Furlong relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Miguel Almiron puts in a cross...
27' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
27' Goal kick for West Bromwich Albion.
27' Emil Krafth from Newcastle United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
26' West Bromwich Albion is trying to create something here.
26' Miguel Almiron shoots from outside the box, but Sam Johnstone has it under control
26' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 45%, West Bromwich Albion: 55%.
25' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Darnell Furlong from West Bromwich Albion tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
25' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' West Bromwich Albion is in control of the ball.
24' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' West Bromwich Albion is trying to create something here.
22' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
22' Matthew Phillips fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
22' Isaac Hayden relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Semi Ajayi puts in a cross...
22' West Bromwich Albion is trying to create something here.
21' Karlan Grant is penalised for pushing Emil Krafth.
21' A shot by Semi Ajayi is blocked.
21' Matthew Phillips from West Bromwich Albion swings in the corner from the left.
20' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 51%, West Bromwich Albion: 49%.
20' Karlan Grant sees his shot deflected off target
19' Miguel Almiron is penalised for pushing Filip Krovinovic.
18' West Bromwich Albion is trying to create something here.
18' Matthew Phillips is penalised for pushing Emil Krafth.
17' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' A shot by Filip Krovinovic is blocked.
17' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Good effort by Miguel Almiron as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
16' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
16' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 55%, West Bromwich Albion: 45%.
15' West Bromwich Albion is in control of the ball.
15' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
14' Filip Krovinovic is penalised for pushing Jonjo Shelvey.
14' West Bromwich Albion is in control of the ball.
13' Safe hands from Karl Darlow as he comes out and claims the ball
13' Conor Gallagher puts in a cross...
13' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' West Bromwich Albion is in control of the ball.
12' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
11' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' West Bromwich Albion take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 58%, West Bromwich Albion: 42%.
10' Danger averted there as Semi Ajayi from West Bromwich Albion clears the danger with a good tackle
9' Joelinton from Newcastle United passes the ball in the box, but Sam Johnstone comes out to smother the ball.
9' Could be a good chance here as Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
9' Matthew Phillips relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Matt Ritchie swings in a cross from the free kick.
8' Semi Ajayi is penalised for pushing Matt Ritchie.
8' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
7' A shot by Conor Gallagher is blocked.
7' Callum Wilson relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Matthew Phillips swings in a cross from the free kick.
6' Matt Ritchie is penalised for pushing Darnell Furlong.
6' West Bromwich Albion is trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 62%, West Bromwich Albion: 38%.
5' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
4' The referee signals a free kick as Conor Gallagher from West Bromwich Albion trips Sean Longstaff
4' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' West Bromwich Albion is trying to create something here.
2' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
2' The game is restarted.
2' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
2' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
2' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Joelinton provided the assist for the goal.
1' G O O O A A A L - Miguel Almiron with the goal!1' Could be a good chance here as Joelinton from Newcastle United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
1' West Bromwich Albion kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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