FT Newcastle United 0 - 1
Liverpool
Commentary:
90+5' Naby Keita from Liverpool is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Liverpool with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 34%, Liverpool: 66%.
90+5' Goal kick for Newcastle.
90+5' Fabinho goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
90+3' Joelinton from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Diogo Jota
90+3' Liverpool start a counter attack.
90+3' Great defending by Andrew Robertson from Liverpool to prevent his team conceding a goal.
90+3' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
90+3' Goal kick for Newcastle.
90+3' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+3' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
90+2' Reckless challenge there. Jonjo Shelvey commits a rough foul on Fabinho
90+1' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle is ruled offside.
90+1' Could be a good chance here as Jacob Murphy from Newcastle cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+1' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Today's attendance is 52281.
90' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle is ruled offside.
90' Could be a good chance here as Chris Wood from Newcastle cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90' Ball possession: Newcastle: 31%, Liverpool: 69%.
90' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
90' CHANCE! Mohamed Salah finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
90' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
89' Liverpool start a counter attack.
89' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Joseph Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Matt Targett swings in a cross from the free kick.
89' Naby Keita hand-balls.
88' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Luis Diaz hand-balls.
87' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
87' Bruno Guimaraes shoots from outside the box, but Alisson Becker has it under control
87' Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
87' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Chris Wood is penalised for pushing Thiago Alcantara.
86' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Goal kick for Newcastle.
85' Emil Krafth is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Murphy in a tactical substitution.
85' Ball possession: Newcastle: 31%, Liverpool: 69%.
84' How did he miss that? Luis Diaz has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
84' A chance opens up as Naby Keita from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
84' Naby Keita from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
84' Liverpool start a counter attack.
84' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
83' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
82' Goal kick for Newcastle.
82' Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
81' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
81' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Allan Saint-Maximin comes back onto the field.
80' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle is leaving the pitch because he needs to change boots.
80' Ball possession: Newcastle: 31%, Liverpool: 69%.
80' Goal kick for Newcastle.
80' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
80' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
79' Diogo Jota forces a good save from Martin Dubravka who turns the ball behind for a corner!
79' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
79' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' James Milner is leaving the field to be replaced by Thiago Alcantara in a tactical substitution.
77' Chris Wood from Newcastle is ruled offside.
77' Danger! Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
77' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
76' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
76' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
75' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Newcastle: 31%, Liverpool: 69%.
75' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
74' Goal kick for Newcastle.
73' Liverpool are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
73' Martin Dubravka saved a certain goal there! Diogo Jota found himself in a great scoring position but Martin Dubravka denied him with a great save
73' James Milner carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
73' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
72' Good effort by Mohamed Salah as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
72' Luis Diaz puts in a cross...
72' Luis Diaz from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
72' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
71' Goal kick for Newcastle.
71' A chance presents itself to Mohamed Salah from Liverpool but his header goes wide
71' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
71' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
70' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
70' A shot by Luis Diaz is blocked.
70' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
70' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Ball possession: Newcastle: 32%, Liverpool: 68%.
69' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
69' Jordan Henderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Fabinho in a tactical substitution.
69' Sadio Mane is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed Salah in a tactical substitution.
68' Yellow card for Sadio Mane.
68' Dangerous challenge by Sadio Mane from Liverpool. Martin Dubravka on the receiving end of that.
68' Virgil van Dijk sends a header towards goal, but Martin Dubravka is there to comfortably save it
68' James Milner from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
68' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
68' Danger! Naby Keita from Liverpool successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
67' Liverpool start a counter attack.
67' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Joseph Willock is leaving the field to be replaced by Chris Wood in a tactical substitution.
67' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
66' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: Newcastle: 32%, Liverpool: 68%.
65' Daniel Burn from Newcastle is ruled offside.
65' Jonjo Shelvey swings in a cross from the free kick.
64' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Miguel Almiron
64' Good effort by Luis Diaz as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
64' A shot by Sadio Mane is blocked.
64' Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle concedes a foul on James Milner but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
64' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
63' Goal kick for Newcastle.
63' How did he miss that? Sadio Mane has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
63' A chance opens up as Joseph Gomez from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
63' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
63' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
62' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
62' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
61' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' The game is restarted.
61' Fabian Schaer is injured and is replaced by Jamaal Lascelles.
60' Fabian Schaer is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
60' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
60' Ball possession: Newcastle: 31%, Liverpool: 69%.
59' Good effort by Andrew Robertson as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
59' Diogo Jota releases a shot, it's parried by Martin Dubravka but he can't hold onto it...
59' James Milner sends a long ball upfield.
59' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
58' The referee signals a free kick as Emil Krafth from Newcastle trips Diogo Jota
57' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Goal kick for Liverpool.
57' That's a great ball by Miguel Almiron from Newcastle. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
57' James Milner comes back onto the field.
57' Joelinton from Newcastle tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Bruno Guimaraes puts in a cross...
56' Ball possession: Newcastle: 31%, Liverpool: 69%.
56' The match resumes with a drop ball.
56' James Milner is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
55' James Milner is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
55' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
55' Jonjo Shelvey takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
54' The referee signals a free kick as Joel Matip from Liverpool trips Joseph Willock
53' The referee signals a free kick as Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle trips Joel Matip
53' Great vision by Joel Matip from Liverpool as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
53' Danger! Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
53' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
52' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Daniel Burn from Newcastle is ruled offside.
52' Matt Targett swings in a cross from the free kick.
51' After a tactical foul, Joseph Gomez sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
51' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joseph Willock
51' Newcastle start a counter attack.
50' Ball possession: Newcastle: 30%, Liverpool: 70%.
50' A shot by Naby Keita is blocked.
50' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
50' James Milner from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
50' Luis Diaz sees his shot deflected off target
50' A chance opens up as Diogo Jota from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
49' Diogo Jota from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
49' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
49' Joseph Willock is penalised for pushing Naby Keita.
48' Joel Matip relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Miguel Almiron puts in a cross...
48' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
48' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The referee signals a free kick as Naby Keita from Liverpool trips Joseph Willock
46' Luis Diaz from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
46' Joseph Gomez puts in a cross...
46' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
46' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The only goal scored by Liverpool gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Newcastle: 28%, Liverpool: 72%.
45+2' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Joseph Willock from Newcastle directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
45+1' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
45' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Ball possession: Newcastle: 26%, Liverpool: 74%.
45' Goal kick for Newcastle.
45' James Milner from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
44' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Naby Keita from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
44' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
44' The game is restarted.
43' The referee shows Joelinton the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
43' The referee shows Diogo Jota the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
43' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
43' Joelinton from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Luis Diaz
43' Goal kick for Newcastle.
42' James Milner sends a shot inches wide. Close!
42' Poor play by Daniel Burn as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
42' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
41' Diogo Jota directs a header goal-bound but it's saved to a corner-kick by Martin Dubravka!
41' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
41' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
41' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
40' Naby Keita is penalised for pushing Bruno Guimaraes.
40' Ball possession: Newcastle: 28%, Liverpool: 72%.
39' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle is ruled offside.
39' Could be a good chance here as Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
39' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
38' Goal kick for Newcastle.
38' Jordan Henderson goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
37' Bruno Guimaraes is penalised for pushing Sadio Mane.
36' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Newcastle: 27%, Liverpool: 73%.
34' Sadio Mane has a great chance to score, but Martin Dubravka comes out strongly to save!
34' A chance opens up as Luis Diaz from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
34' Luis Diaz from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
34' Liverpool start a counter attack.
34' Joel Matip relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Fabian Schaer swings in a cross from the free kick.
34' Luis Diaz from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bruno Guimaraes
34' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
33' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' James Milner heads the ball back across goal...
33' Jonjo Shelvey relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
32' Daniel Burn clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
32' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
32' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Joseph Gomez puts in a cross...
32' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
31' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
30' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Newcastle: 28%, Liverpool: 72%.
29' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle is ruled offside.
29' Newcastle start a counter attack.
29' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
29' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Jonjo Shelvey swings in a cross from the free kick.
28' The referee signals a free kick as James Milner from Liverpool trips Bruno Guimaraes
28' Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
28' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
28' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
27' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' The referee signals a free kick as Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle trips Joseph Gomez
26' Newcastle start a counter attack.
26' Luis Diaz from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26' Luis Diaz from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
25' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
25' The referee signals a free kick as Joelinton from Newcastle trips Naby Keita
25' Ball possession: Newcastle: 25%, Liverpool: 75%.
24' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
24' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Fabian Schaer swings in a cross from the free kick.
23' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joelinton
23' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
22' Fabian Schaer comes back onto the field.
22' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
22' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Liverpool stands.
22' Fabian Schaer is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
21' Fabian Schaer is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
21' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
20' Ball possession: Newcastle: 24%, Liverpool: 76%.
19' Diogo Jota provided the assist for the goal.
19' G O O O A A A L - Naby Keita scores with the left foot!19' CHANCE! Naby Keita finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
19' Naby Keita from Liverpool plays a cheeky 1-2 with Diogo Jota.
19' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
19' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
17' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
17' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Alisson Becker relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Newcastle start a counter attack.
17' Sadio Mane from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
17' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
17' Joelinton from Newcastle is ruled offside.
17' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
16' Sadio Mane from Liverpool is ruled offside.
16' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box.
15' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Newcastle: 36%, Liverpool: 64%.
14' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
12' Goal kick for Newcastle.
12' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
11' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
10' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Newcastle: 36%, Liverpool: 64%.
10' Goal kick for Newcastle.
10' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
10' James Milner from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
9' Daniel Burn clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
9' A player from Liverpool takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
8' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
8' Goal kick for Newcastle.
8' Naby Keita from Liverpool tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
8' Diogo Jota from Liverpool sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
8' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
7' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
6' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
6' Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle is ruled offside.
6' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 60%, Liverpool: 40%.
5' Goal kick for Newcastle.
5' Diogo Jota from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
5' Poor play by Daniel Burn as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
5' Poor play by Emil Krafth as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
5' Andrew Robertson swings in a cross from the free kick.
4' The referee signals a free kick as Fabian Schaer from Newcastle trips Diogo Jota
4' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Goal kick for Newcastle.
3' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
2' Jonjo Shelvey shoots from outside the box, but Alisson Becker has it under control
2' Emil Krafth from Newcastle passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
2' Newcastle with a potentially dangerous attack.
2' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
1' Joel Matip relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
1' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Newcastle kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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