The article discusses a tense match atmosphere for Newcastle, who are struggling with recent poor performances, having lost their last two league games. With the League Cup final on the horizon, every player is highly aware of the need to maintain fitness and regain momentum. Key moments in the match show attempts to progress offensively, despite missing opportunities and facing a strong defensive line from opponents. A notable play includes Hudson-Odoi capitalizing on a defensive error to score a surprising goal against Newcastle.
Newcastle have lost their last two league games, and will know that momentum is hard to gain but easy to lose. Big 82 minutes coming up.
A poor throw from Livramento, back to Murphy 35 yards from goal, and he dithers so is robbed by Hudson-Odoi who, with men over to his right, opts not to use either, instead using Burn as a screen to whip a surprise-finish inside the near post with the keeper expecting one to the far.
Corners flat to the near post are in danger of failing to beat the first man which, as we all know, is a waste.
Nice from Newcastle, Gordon into Isak and, on the half-turn and on the stretch, he allows the ball to run off him, feeding Lewis down the left; his cross is blocked behind.
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