On 28 October, one of the matches of the 10th round of the English football championship took place. Wolverhampton (England) and Newcastle (England) met.
English Championship, 10th round
Wolverhampton (England) - Newcastle (England) - 2: 2 (1:2)
Goals: Mario Lemina (36), Hwang Hee-Chan (71) - C. Wilson (22), C. Wilson (45+4).
Warnings: Byrne (66), Jamaal Lascelles (70), Trippier (82), R. Ait Nuri (83), Longstaff (90+6).
Review of the match Wolverhampton - Newcastle:
A tense Premier League clash between Wolves and Newcastle took place at the Molineux Stadium and kept the fans on edge from start to finish. With the score at 1-2 in Newcastle's favour, it looked like the game was slipping away from Wolves, but a late score in the second half secured them a deserved draw. Both teams showed high levels of energy and determination at the start of the match. However, Newcastle were the first to score as Callum Wilson struck in the 22nd minute. The striker demonstrated his skill, putting his team in the lead. However, the Wolves did not back down. They struggled to get back into the game and their efforts were rewarded in the 36th minute when Mario Lemina equalised with a well-taken goal. Momentum swung in the Wolves' favour, but their joy was short-lived: shortly before the half-time whistle, Newcastle were awarded a penalty, again converted by Callum Wilson. He made no mistake and confidently headed the ball into the Wolves goalkeeper, giving his team a 2-1 lead before the break. The second half started with both teams determined to get back into the game. In the 54th minute, Wolves made their first substitution, bringing on Adamu Traore, who became a more attacking player. This substitution gave Wolves more pace and creativity, destabilising the Newcastle defence. With every minute on the pitch, tension was building.
In the 66th minute, Newcastle's Dwight Byrne received a yellow card, followed four minutes later by his team-mate Jamaal Lascelles. Wolves capitalised on the opportunity and equalised in the 71st minute thanks to a great strike from Hwang Hee-Chan. Both teams continued to strive for victory, making tactical substitutions to freshen up the line-ups. In the 72nd minute, Newcastle introduced Miguel Almiron in place of Joe Willock to give the attack more momentum. The Wolves responded by bringing on Pedro Neto in place of Sam Kalajdzic in the 77th minute. As time went on, the game became increasingly heated, with yellow cards being given to Newcastle's Kieran Trippier in the 82nd minute and Wolves' Rayan Ait Nouri in the 83rd minute. This signalled a competitive match. As the half drew to a close, Wolves made one last substitution, with Joao Gomes replacing Mario Lemina in the 86th minute. As tension mounted, Newcastle's Shaun Longstaff was yellow carded in the 90th minute, which was the last highlight of a thrilling encounter. In the end, both teams had to settle for a hard-fought 2-2 draw. The match demonstrated the competitive nature of the Premier League, the skill and commitment of the players. This game, undoubtedly, gave the fans an exciting spectacle and made them look forward to future meetings between the Wolves and Newcastle.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Sheffield United - Wolverhampton, Newcastle - Arsenal.
Statistics of the match Wolverhampton - Newcastle:
Wolverhampton | Newcastle | |
---|---|---|
6 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
11 | Kicks | 13 |
3 | Blocked shots | 5 |
6 | Penalty kicks | 11 |
5 | Penalty kicks | 2 |
13 | Offences | 15 |
8 | Corner | 7 |
2 | Offsides | 0 |
44% | Ball possession | 56% |
1 | Yellow cards | 4 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
2 | Keeper saves | 4 |
383 | Total assists | 498 |
313 | Accurate assists | 427 |
82% | Accuracy of passes | 86% |