FT Newcastle United 3 - 0
Aston Villa
Commentary:
90+6' Newcastle with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Newcastle: 63%, Aston Villa: 37%.
90+6' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
90+5' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
90+4' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
90+3' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
90+3' Bruno Guimaraes is leaving the field to be replaced by Lewis Miley in a tactical substitution.
90+3' Alexander Isak is leaving the field to be replaced by William Osula in a tactical substitution.
90+2' Amadou Onana with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
90+1' G O O O A A A L! - Joelinton from Newcastle scores after his effort with the right foot is deflected past the goalkeeper.90+1' Emiliano Buendia successfully blocks the shot
90+1' A shot by Bruno Guimaraes is blocked.
90+1' Newcastle start a counter attack.
90+1' Bruno Guimaraes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90' Ball possession: Newcastle: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
90' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
89' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
89' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle is ruled offside.
87' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
87' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
87' Martin Dubravka from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
87' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
87' Matt Targett relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Newcastle: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Alexander Isak from Newcastle trips Amadou Onana
84' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
83' Bruno Guimaraes fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
83' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Newcastle is revoked due to a previously committed foul.
82' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Newcastle.
81' Bruno Guimaraes hand-balls.
81' G O O O O A A A L! Newcastle score! Bruno Guimaraes is on the scoresheet.
81' A shot by Harvey Barnes is blocked.
81' Newcastle are satisfied with the result up to the point.
81' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
80' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
80' Amadou Onana relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
80' Ball possession: Newcastle: 63%, Aston Villa: 37%.
80' Goal kick for Newcastle.
80' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
80' John McGinn is leaving the field to be replaced by Emiliano Buendia in a tactical substitution.
80' A chance presents itself to Pau Torres from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
79' The cross by Lucas Digne from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
79' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
79' The game is restarted.
79' Anthony Gordon is leaving the field to be replaced by Joseph Willock in a tactical substitution.
79' Jacob Murphy is leaving the field to be replaced by Harvey Barnes in a tactical substitution.
79' Kieran Trippier is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Matt Targett.
78' Kieran Trippier 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' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
77' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
76' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
76' Amadou Onana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
75' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
75' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
75' Ball possession: Newcastle: 63%, Aston Villa: 37%.
74' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
74' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
74' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' Anthony Gordon swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
73' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
72' Joelinton from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
72' Alexander Isak from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
71' Jacob Murphy relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
71' Daniel Burn from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71' Martin Dubravka from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71' Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
70' Ball possession: Newcastle: 65%, Aston Villa: 35%.
70' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
69' Morgan Rogers is leaving the field to be replaced by Leon Bailey in a tactical substitution.
69' Matty Cash is leaving the field to be replaced by Kosta Nedeljkovic in a tactical substitution.
69' Boubacar Kamara is leaving the field to be replaced by Ross Barkley in a tactical substitution.
68' The referee signals a free kick as Sandro Tonali from Newcastle trips Morgan Rogers
68' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
68' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
68' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' Lewis Hall swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
67' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
67' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
67' Kieran Trippier wins an air challenge against Ollie Watkins
66' Anthony Gordon from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Morgan Rogers
66' Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' The match is very one-sided right now. Newcastle are clearly dominating possession
66' Daniel Burn wins an air challenge against Ollie Watkins
66' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
66' Alexander Isak from Newcastle sends an effort wide of target
65' Oooh... that was a sitter! Jacob Murphy should have scored from that position
65' CROSSBAR! A shot from Jacob Murphy stings the crossbar!
65' Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
65' A shot by Joelinton is blocked.
65' Emiliano Martinez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
65' Ball possession: Newcastle: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
65' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
64' Alexander Isak from Newcastle takes a short corner kick from the left.
64' A shot by Alexander Isak is blocked.
64' Lewis Hall from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
64' Boubacar Kamara successfully blocks the shot
64' A shot by Bruno Guimaraes is blocked.
63' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
63' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
63' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Newcastle.
62' Alexander Isak from Newcastle is ruled offside.
62' Jacob Murphy creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
62' John McGinn could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
62' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
62' The referee signals a free kick as Anthony Gordon from Newcastle trips John McGinn
61' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
61' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
61' Today's attendance is 52168.
61' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
60' Ball possession: Newcastle: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
60' Bruno Guimaraes made the key pass for the goal!
59' Jacob Murphy provided the assist for the goal.
59' G O O O A A A L - Alexander Isak from Newcastle taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Alexander Isak59' Jacob Murphy creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
59' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
59' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
59' Martin Dubravka from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
59' Joelinton from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Kieran Trippier from Newcastle trips Morgan Rogers
57' Amadou Onana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
57' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
56' Anthony Gordon from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Matty Cash
56' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
56' Alexander Isak from Newcastle is ruled offside.
56' The cross by Kieran Trippier from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box.
55' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
55' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
55' Ball possession: Newcastle: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
55' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
55' Kieran Trippier relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
54' Good effort by Alexander Isak as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
54' Bruno Guimaraes creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
53' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
53' Amadou Onana relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
53' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
53' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sandro Tonali
52' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
52' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
52' Joelinton from Newcastle sends an effort wide of target
52' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' Newcastle with a potentially dangerous attack.
51' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
51' Lewis Hall from Newcastle takes a short corner kick from the right.
50' Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
50' A shot by Jacob Murphy is blocked.
50' John McGinn could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
50' Ball possession: Newcastle: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%.
50' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa trips Sandro Tonali
48' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
48' Kieran Trippier swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
48' Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' John McGinn from Aston Villa concedes a foul on Lewis Hall but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
47' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
47' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
46' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
46' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
46' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
46' Youri Tielemans is leaving the field to be replaced by Ollie Watkins in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' The only goal scored by Newcastle gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%.
45+5' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
45+4' Lewis Hall makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+4' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+4' Bruno Guimaraes is penalised for pushing Amadou Onana.
45+3' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+3' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
45+3' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
45+2' Joelinton from Newcastle is ruled offside.
45+2' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
45+2' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+2' Fabian Schaer wins an air challenge against Morgan Rogers
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Yellow card for Joelinton.
45' Joelinton from Newcastle commits a foul by elbowing Morgan Rogers
45' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45' Kieran Trippier swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
45' Ball possession: Newcastle: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
45' Emiliano Martinez makes a crucial save!
45' Good effort by Sandro Tonali as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
44' Bruno Guimaraes creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
44' Bruno Guimaraes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
44' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
43' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
43' The cross by Lewis Hall from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box.
42' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
42' Morgan Rogers wins an air challenge against Daniel Burn
42' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
41' Fabian Schaer fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
41' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
41' Alexander Isak is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa.
40' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
40' The cross by Fabian Schaer from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box.
40' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
40' Ball possession: Newcastle: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%.
39' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
38' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
38' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
37' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
37' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
36' Joelinton from Newcastle heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
36' The cross by Sandro Tonali from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box.
36' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
35' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
35' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
35' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
35' Ball possession: Newcastle: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%.
35' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
34' The game is restarted.
33' Fabian Schaer is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
33' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
32' He's off! The referee shows Jhon Duran the red card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
32' Jhon Duran is penalised for pushing Fabian Schaer.
32' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
31' Fabian Schaer sends a direct free kick on target, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
30' Ball possession: Newcastle: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%.
30' Matty Cash from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Fabian Schaer
28' The referee signals a free kick as Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa trips Sandro Tonali
28' Sandro Tonali from Newcastle is ruled offside.
28' Lewis Hall from Newcastle takes a short corner kick from the right.
27' Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
27' Newcastle start a counter attack.
26' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
26' Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
26' Jhon Duran from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
26' Joelinton sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it
25' The cross by Anthony Gordon from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box.
25' Newcastle with a potentially dangerous attack.
25' Ball possession: Newcastle: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%.
25' Amadou Onana is penalised for pushing Bruno Guimaraes.
24' Kieran Trippier relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Yellow card for Kieran Trippier.
23' Reckless challenge there. Kieran Trippier commits a rough foul on Amadou Onana
23' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
23' Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sandro Tonali
22' Goal kick for Newcastle.
22' Matty Cash from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
22' Lucas Digne sends a direct free kick on target, but Martin Dubravka has it under control
21' The referee signals a free kick as Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle trips Jhon Duran
20' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
20' The referee signals a free kick as Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa trips Bruno Guimaraes
20' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Newcastle: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
20' Lucas Digne wins an air challenge against Kieran Trippier
19' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
19' John McGinn from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
19' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
19' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
18' Anthony Gordon from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
18' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
17' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
17' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
17' Martin Dubravka from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
16' Kieran Trippier relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Jacob Murphy from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
16' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
15' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: Newcastle: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%.
14' Yellow card for Matty Cash.
14' Reckless challenge there. Matty Cash commits a rough foul on Anthony Gordon
14' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
14' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
14' Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa concedes a foul on Joelinton but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
13' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
13' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
12' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
12' Anthony Gordon fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
11' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
11' Sandro Tonali successfully blocks the shot
11' A shot by Boubacar Kamara is blocked.
10' The referee signals a free kick as Joelinton from Newcastle trips John McGinn
10' Ball possession: Newcastle: 71%, Aston Villa: 29%.
10' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
10' Daniel Burn from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
9' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
9' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
9' Anthony Gordon relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' John McGinn from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
8' Daniel Burn from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
8' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
8' Obstruction as John McGinn cuts off the run of Anthony Gordon. A free-kick is awarded.
7' Joelinton from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Boubacar Kamara
7' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Morgan Rogers
7' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
6' Joelinton wins an air challenge against Boubacar Kamara
6' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Jhon Duran from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
6' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
6' A chance presents itself to Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle but his header goes wide
5' The cross by Anthony Gordon from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box.
5' Anthony Gordon from Newcastle takes a short corner kick from the left.
5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 73%, Aston Villa: 27%.
5' Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
5' A shot by Jacob Murphy is blocked.
5' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
4' Goal kick for Newcastle.
4' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
4' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
4' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
3' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
3' Newcastle managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
2' A great goal by Anthony Gordon
2' Joelinton provided the assist for the goal.
2' G O O O A A A L - Anthony Gordon scores with the right foot!2' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
2' Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Newcastle kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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