On 19 August, one of the matches of the 2nd round of the English football championship took place. Man City (England) and Newcastle (England) met.
Ман.Сити - Ньюкасл - 1:0. Чемпионат Англии, 2-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаEnglish Championship, 2nd round
Man.City (England) - Newcastle (England) - 1:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: J. Alvarez (31)
Warnings: Anthony Gordon (24), Sandro Tonali (34), J. Alvarez (46), Joelinton (53), Harvey Barnes (58), Bruno Guimarães (71).
Man City vs Newcastle match review:
In a tense Premier League match, Manchester City secured an emphatic 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium. The game provided plenty of drama and excitement for fans of both teams, but in the end all three points went to Manchester City. The first half started with both teams looking to succeed. Manchester City possessed the ball and put pressure on the Newcastle defence. In the 24th minute, Newcastle's A. Gordon made a rash tackle which resulted in a yellow card from the referee. Seven minutes later Manchester City equalised. J. Alvarez headed the ball into the net, causing the crowd to cheer. The goal gave Manchester City a 1-0 lead before the break, but Newcastle were determined to get back into the game. The second half started with Manchester City looking to increase their lead and Newcastle looking to equalise. However, both teams were unable to get a shot on goal. In the 46th minute, the referee showed a yellow card to Manchester City's Alvarez, thus equalising Manchester City's chances of success. Newcastle then received two yellow cards as S Tonali and Joelinton were cautioned in the 53rd and 58th minutes respectively.
The pressure continued to build, with Newcastle looking for a break, leading to two quick substitutions in the visitors' line-up. In the 56th minute A. Gordon was replaced by H. Barnes and in the 57th minute Joelinton replaced S. Longstaff. Newcastle's frustration continued to grow and in the 58th minute the referee felt that H. Barnes' challenge deserved a yellow card. The teams continued to battle, with Manchester City trying to hold on to their lead and Newcastle desperately looking to equalise. Trying to change the dynamics of the game, Newcastle made two more substitutions. In the 66th minute A. Isak came on the pitch instead of K. Wilson, and a minute later S. Tonali was replaced by E. Anderson. These changes gave the Newcastle team new vigour, but they failed to turn the tide. In the 71st minute, Newcastle's frustration reached boiling point: B. Guimaraes received a yellow card. Despite their best efforts, Newcastle failed to score and the match ended with an unchanged score of 1-0 in favour of Manchester City. Both teams showed their determination, but it was Manchester City's clinical play and resolute defence that were the deciding factors. The victory allowed Manchester City to maintain their lead in the Premier League standings, while Newcastle can only regret the missed opportunities.
In the next round of matches await the rivals: Sheffield United - Man City, Newcastle - Liverpool.
Ман.Сити - Ньюкасл - 1:0. Чемпионат Англии, 2-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаMan City vs Newcastle match statistics:
| Manchester City | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
| 14 | Kicks | 7 |
| 7 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 12 | Offences | 11 |
| 3 | Corner | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 4 |
| 60% | Ball possession | 40% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 680 | Total assists | 452 |
| 608 | Accurate assists | 387 |
| 89% | Accuracy of passes | 86% |
