Newcastle United locked horns with Sheffield Wednesday at the Hillsborough Stadium earlier today as they looked to secure a positive result on the road. The Magpies made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.
Josh Windass scored a quick-fire brace in the second half which put Newcastle in a world of trouble. The Magpies got a goal back via Bruno Guimaraes’ effort in the 69th minute. However, Eddie Howe’s men failed to make a comeback and suffered a poor 2-1 defeat away from home in the FA Cup.
Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player performed during the match against Sheffield Wednesday.
GK: Martin Dubravka – 6/10
He made a couple of crucial saves at the back but won’t be happy after shipping in a couple of goals early in the second half.
RB: Javier Manquillo – 6.5/10
Manquillo made one crucial clearance at the back and had a lively game in the opponent’s half.
CB: Jamaal Lascelles – 7/10
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive third of the pitch and was a strong presence in the air.
CB: Sven Botman – 6.5/10
Botman made a couple of important defensive contributions and was a threat at the other end of the field as well.
LB: Jamal Lewis – 5.5/10
Lewis struggled to get into the flow of the game and looked shaky at the back.
CM: Joelinton – 6.5/10
The Brazilian talent earned the ball back twice and was a threat going forward.
CM: Sean Longstaff – 6/10
Longstaff produced a lackluster display at the centre of the park and got replaced in the 59th minute.
CM: Elliot Anderson – 6/10
He failed to offer enough protection for his teammates at the back but caused a few problems for the opposition defenders.
RW: Matt Ritchie – 7/10
Ritchie earned the ball back once and created a few decent chances in the final third.
ST: Alexander Isak – 6/10
He had a few strikes at goal but failed to finish off his chances.
LW: Jacob Murphy – 6.5/10
Murphy showed a few flashes of what he is capable of and did well to last 59 minutes.
Substitutes:
ST: Chris Wood – 6/10
Wood failed to find the back of the net.
CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 7/10
He got his name on the scoresheet in the 69th minute.
RW: Miguel Almiron – 6/10
Almiron made two good chances in the final third.
CM: Joe Willock – 6.5/10
He had a few bright moments in the opponent’s half.
RB: Kieran Trippier – 7/10
The England international was solid at the back and made one good chance from the right flank.
