One in every of Newcastle United’s stars discovered himself on the heart of Pat Nevin’s reward because the Magpies secured a 3-0 victory in regulation in opposition to PSV Eindhoven.
Newcastle simply win in opposition to PSV
It was removed from a basic on a wintry night time on Tyneside, however Eddie Howe’s facet did what they needed to do in entrance of a jubilant crowd of 52,076, with PSV wanting over their shoulder to face Bayern Munich as they secured a top-16 end and an opportunity for automated qualification.
The guests, who arrived with only one defeat of their earlier 21 video games, loved a shiny begin, nevertheless it was the Magpies who took the lead as Matej Kovar’s scuffed clearance gave Wissa an important opening objective.
Sven Botman then recycled Trippier’s free-kick with central defensive companion Malik Thiau earlier than firing an formidable volley broad of the goal, however the Magpies prolonged their lead on the half-hour mark as issues continued to get rougher, as soon as once more pleasing Gordon with a serving to hand.
The sample of the primary half was repeated after the restart, with the guests dominating possession and Barnes’ momentum plain. PSV captain Jerdi Schouten may solely assist Pope clear into his personal objective within the sixty fifth minute, however he ran in direction of the ball with good tempo and fired his twelfth highly effective shot of the season previous the stranded Kovar.
Pat Nevin admires ‘clever’ Newcastle star
All the things was refreshingly easy for the Magpies as they returned to profitable methods in fashion within the Champions League. Many, together with Joelinton, stood out at St James’ Park and acquired well-deserved reward.
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The Brazilian notably stunned Nevin, praising the previous Chelsea and Everton star on commentary for the BBC after the hosts’ first objective.
“When Newcastle obtained into midfield that they had the benefit. I used to be very impressed with Joelinton and thought he was going to get a shot and performed a wise ball, however Wissa may do nothing however faucet in.
“Eddie Howe has the look of a person who noticed it coming. He seems on the PSV gamers and throughout their shoulders as if their plans have already been dismantled.”
It is usually troublesome to argue with Nevin’s ruling. The Brazilian put in an amazing efficiency, creating an help and two probabilities all-round.
Joelinton vs PSV | statistics |
|---|---|
help | 1 |
A possibility has arisen | 2 |
acquire | 5 |
dribble cross | 0 |
To sum up how spectacular the midfielder has been going ahead, he created extra probabilities than Anthony Gordon and loved an amazing night time himself.
Howe’s facet will subsequent host Aston Villa at residence, aiming to proceed their Champions League type and qualify for the Champions League.
