On 25 November, one of the matches of the 13th round of the English football championship took place. Newcastle (England) and Chelsea (London) met.
English Championship, 13th round
Newcastle (England) - Chelsea (London) - 4:1 (1:1)
Goals: Isak (13), Jamaal Lascelles (60), Joelinton (61), Anthony Gordon (83) - Sterling (23).
Warnings: Trippier (22), K. Ugochukwu (41), Joelinton (45+3), Jamaal Lascelles (46), James (55), Sterling (59), James (73), Mark Cucurella (77), L. Colwill (81)
Newcastle vs Chelsea match review:
Newcastle defeat Chelsea in stunning Premier League match at St James' Park In a thrilling Premier League encounter at St James' Park, Newcastle United and Chelsea gave fans a rollercoaster of emotions and incredible football. With the score at 1-1 at half-time, no one could have guessed that Newcastle would win a convincing 4-1 victory in the second half. The match started with a powerful strike when Newcastle's Aleksandar Isak opened the scoring in the 13th minute. The home fans erupted in cheers, but their joy was short-lived as Chelsea's Raheem Sterling equalised in the 23rd minute. From the outset, the game was fast-paced and tense, with both sides looking to gain an advantage.
The first half was marred by a number of yellow cards, which emphasised the intensity of the game. Newcastle's Kieran Trippier and Joelinton, as well as Chelsea's Conor Ugochukwu, saw their names in the referee's book. The physicality only added to the atmosphere in the stadium. At the start of the second half, Newcastle did not let up and continued to press Chelsea relentlessly. Captain Jamaal Lascelles showed his leadership qualities by scoring the decisive goal in the 60th minute to put Newcastle ahead. The home side picked up their spirits and a minute later Joelinton added to his tally, consolidating their lead. Chelsea tried to fight back and made a triple substitution in the 69th minute, bringing on Conor Gallagher, Marvin Ugochukwu and Nathan Jackson. However, their efforts were in vain as their problems were compounded when Reece James received a red card in the 73rd minute, leaving Chelsea with ten men. Chelsea's frustration was evident when Reece James, Mark Cucurella and Lewis Colville each received another yellow card. Newcastle took advantage of Chelsea's numerical advantage and struck again in the 83rd minute through Allan Gordon. This goal delighted the home crowd as they celebrated what was ultimately the final nail in Chelsea's coffin. Impressive teamwork and determination allowed Newcastle to take control of the game. Both teams made one more substitution each in the closing stages, but Newcastle had the final say. The match ended with a flurry of yellow cards, with Matt Ritchie and Luke Miley receiving cautions for Newcastle and Mason Palmer adding to Chelsea's tally. The final score of 4-1 was a testament to Newcastle's exceptional play and their ability to capitalise on Chelsea's mistakes. Newcastle's convincing win over a strong Chelsea side will certainly give confidence for the rest of the season. St James' Park fans hope that such performances will be useful for their team in the continuation of the campaign in the Premier League.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Newcastle - Man United, Chelsea - Brighton.
Statistics of the match Newcastle - Chelsea:
Newcastle | Chelsea | |
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5 | Kicks in the box | 4 |
14 | Kicks | 7 |
5 | Blocked shots | 0 |
9 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
5 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
13 | Offences | 19 |
4 | Corners | 2 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
54% | Ball possession | 46% |
4 | Yellow cards | 6 |
0 | Red cards | 1 |
3 | Keeper saves | 1 |
458 | Total assists | 396 |
395 | Accurate assists | 330 |
86% | Accuracy of passes | 83% |