Newcastle 0-1 Everton: Barry's second-half strike condemns Magpies to another home defeat
Newcastle United's miserable run continued as Everton secured a 1-0 win at St James' Park, Thierno Barry's second-half goal proving the difference between the sides on a rain-soaked night on Tyneside.
The only goal came in the 49th minute when Barry turned home from close range following a set piece, with the goal confirmed after a VAR review. Chronicle Live reports that Barry appeared to catch Fabian Schär with an elbow in the build-up, though the goal was allowed to stand following the check (Chronicle Live).
The game was goalless at the break despite a stoppage-time delay for an injury to Newcastle's Lewis Hall, who needed treatment before half-time. Everton also had to deal with a fitness concern for James Garner later in the second half, while Barry himself needed attention after netting the winner before being replaced by Brennan Johnson in the 80th minute.
Newcastle's night went from bad to worse in stoppage time when Jacob Ramsey, on as a substitute, was shown a red card deep into added time. Shields Gazette notes that Ramsey was issued with a ban following the incident (Shields Gazette). Dan Burn had earlier been booked for a foul in the first half, with Tyrique George also picking up a yellow for Everton after the break.
Statistically it was a tight contest: Newcastle shaded possession at 51.6% to 48.4% and had more shots overall with 17 to Everton's 16, but managed just two efforts on target compared to Everton's five, a reflection of the visitors' greater cutting edge. Everton also won more corners, five to Newcastle's four, while Newcastle committed more fouls over the course of the match.
The result means Newcastle have now lost back-to-back 1-0 games at St James' Park, according to Shields Gazette, who describe the home side's displays as increasingly limp under Matthias Jaissle (Shields Gazette). The Guardian frames it as growing unrest among the Newcastle support, noting this was a second defeat in five days at the hands of Everton following a Carabao Cup meeting between the two sides (The Guardian). Chronicle Live also references the recent cup clash, suggesting Newcastle had gone into the match hoping to put that result behind them (Chronicle Live).
Coverage of the performance was unflattering for the home side. Chronicle Live's player ratings piece referenced a "disastrous" display and handed out low marks across the team (Chronicle Live), while Newcastle World's ratings included a "stupid" 2/10 and further scores for "anonymous" and "woeful" performers (Newcastle World). BBC Sport also carried player ratings from the match, framing the contest around which performers caught David Moyes's eye (BBC Sport). The Mag suggested the game was effectively lost in midfield, with Everton seeming to enjoy a spare man for long spells of the contest (The Mag).
For Everton, the win continues a solid run of form and will be seen as just reward for a disciplined display away from home. For Newcastle, the loss leaves Jaissle facing further questions after another below-par night in front of their own supporters.
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