3 – 2
“Sandro Tonali pounces on a rebound to give Newcastle the perfect start with a close-range finish”
Pivotal“Joelinton doubles Newcastle's lead with a spectacular right-footed shot into the top corner”
Pivotal“Camilo Durán pulls one back for Qarabağ with a well-placed finish from Joni Montiel's assist”
“Elvin Cafarquliyev scores from a tight angle after Aaron Ramsdale saves Jankovic's penalty”
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Newcastle United
Qarabağ
Outstanding performance
Newcastle United•MidfielderNewcastle United secured a comfortable 3-2 victory over Qarabağ at St. James' Park to advance 9-3 on aggregate to the next round of the Champions League. The Magpies exploded out of the gates with Sandro Tonali and Joelinton finding the net within the opening six minutes, capitalizing on Harvey Barnes' creative play down the left flank. Despite a spirited second-half fightback from the Azerbaijani visitors, including Camilo Durán's clinical finish and Elvin Cafarquliyev's opportunistic rebound after Aaron Ramsdale saved Marko Jankovic's penalty, Sven Botman's towering header from a corner kick proved decisive. The result maintains Newcastle's impressive European campaign and provides valuable momentum ahead of their domestic fixtures, while Qarabağ can take pride in their resilient performance despite the aggregate defeat.
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Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United earned a free kick on the right flank.
Substitution for Newcastle United: Leo Shahar is coming on to replace Jacob Murphy.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Musa Qurbanli from Qarabag takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Aaron Ramsdale, the goalkeeper for Newcastle United, makes a save right down the middle. The assist came from Kady Borges.
Missed opportunity. Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United attempted a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide. The assist came from Alex Murphy.
Opportunity wasted! Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide. The assist came from Alex Murphy.
Fouled by Matheus Silva from Qarabag.
Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Pedro Bicalho of Qarabag has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Mateusz Kochalski, the goalkeeper for Qarabag, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Anthony Gordon.
Substitution for Qarabag: Toral Bayramov replaces Elvin Cafarquliyev.
Substitution for Qarabag: Musa Qurbanli is coming on to replace Marko Jankovic.
Substitution for Qarabag: Musa Qurbanli is coming on to replace Marko Jankovic.
Corner awarded to Newcastle United after a deflection off Kevin Medina.
The attempt is thwarted. Joe Willock from Newcastle United fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Anthony Gordon.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Nick Woltemade of Newcastle United takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Anthony Gordon.
Opportunity wasted! Abdellah Zoubir from Qarabag took a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal. The assist came from Kady Borges following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Qarabag after Dan Burn allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for Newcastle United: Yoane Wissa comes on to replace William Osula.
Opportunity wasted. Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal. The assist came from Harvey Barnes.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Substitution for Qarabag: Oleksii Kashchuk replaces Camilo Durán due to an injury.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Camilo Durán from Qarabag.
Kevin Medina from Qarabag has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Dan Burn commits a foul for Newcastle United.
Corner awarded to Newcastle United after Badavi Hüseynov allowed the ball to go out.
A shot is deflected. Nick Woltemade from Newcastle United attempted a header from within the six-yard area on the left side, but it was blocked. The assist came from Sandro Tonali, who delivered a cross.
Corner kick awarded to Newcastle United after Mateusz Kochalski allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but the attempt is thwarted by the goalkeeper.
Substitution for Qarabag: Kady Borges replaces Joni Montiel.
Corner awarded to Qarabag, following a defensive play by Aaron Ramsdale.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Abdellah Zoubir from Qarabag takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Aaron Ramsdale of Newcastle United makes a fantastic save, denying him in the top left corner.
assist: Marko Jankovic
Goal! Newcastle United 3, Qarabag 2. Elvin Cafarquliyev from Qarabag takes a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left side and finds the bottom corner.
Goal! Newcastle United 3, Qarabag 2. Elvin Cafarquliyev from Qarabag takes a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left side.
Penalty denied! Marko Jankovic from Qarabag took a left-footed shot, but Aaron Ramsdale of Newcastle United made a fantastic save, diving to his right to keep the ball out.
Dan Burn of Newcastle United has given away a penalty due to a handball inside the box.
Kevin Medina from Qarabag has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
William Osula of Newcastle United committed a foul.
Substitution for Newcastle United: Anthony Gordon comes on to replace Joelinton.
Substitution for Newcastle United: Joe Willock comes on to replace Sven Botman.
Substitution for Newcastle United: Lewis Hall comes on to replace Kieran Trippier.
assist: Kieran Trippier
Goal! Newcastle United leads Qarabag 3-1. Sven Botman scores with a header from the center of the box following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Newcastle United after a foul by Elvin Cafarquliyev.
assist: Joni Montiel
Goal! Newcastle United 2, Qarabag 1. Camilo Durán from Qarabag scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Joni Montiel.
Joni Montiel from Qarabag has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Joelinton from Newcastle United committed a foul.
Marko Jankovic from Qarabag has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Newcastle United after Kevin Medina allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Newcastle United after Kevin Medina's defensive play.
Marko Jankovic from Qarabag earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Joelinton commits a foul for Newcastle United.
The second half is underway with the score at Newcastle United 2, Qarabag 0.
The first half has concluded with Newcastle United leading Qarabag 2-0.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be no additional time added.
Opportunity wasted. Pedro Bicalho from Qarabag attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but sent it wide to the left.
Kevin Medina from Qarabag was awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Joelinton commits a foul for Newcastle United.
Offside call against Qarabag. Elvin Cafarquliyev has been caught offside.
Missed opportunity! Badavi Hüseynov from Qarabag attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The chance was set up by Joni Montiel, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Qarabag after a deflection off Aaron Ramsdale.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Camilo Durán from Qarabag takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. The attempt is expertly saved by Aaron Ramsdale of Newcastle United, who positions himself well to deny the strike aimed at the top center of the goal. The assist comes from Joni Montiel.
Another offensive effort underway. Sven Botman of Newcastle United heads the ball from the middle of the box, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
Corner awarded to Newcastle United after Kevin Medina allowed the ball to go out.
Matheus Silva from Qarabag has been awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United earned a free kick on the right flank.
Kevin Medina from Qarabag committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Qarabag after Joelinton's defensive play.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Matheus Silva from Qarabag heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but his shot is blocked. The cross was delivered by Marko Jankovic.
Corner awarded to Qarabag after Aaron Ramsdale allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity squandered. Elvin Cafarquliyev from Qarabag attempted a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left but failed to find the target. The assist came from Joni Montiel.
Offside call against Qarabag. Camilo Durán has been caught offside.
Kevin Medina from Qarabag has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Kevin Medina from Qarabag has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner kick awarded to Newcastle United after Kevin Medina allowed the ball to go out.
Kevin Medina from Qarabag has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United committed a foul.
assist: Harvey Barnes
Goal! Newcastle United leads Qarabag 2-0. Joelinton scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the top right corner. The assist comes from Harvey Barnes.
assist: William Osula
Goal! Newcastle United takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Qarabag. Sandro Tonali scores with a right-footed shot from close range, finding the center of the net.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as William Osula from Newcastle United heads the ball from close range, but Mateusz Kochalski of Qarabag makes a fantastic save in the upper center of the net. The assist came from Harvey Barnes, who delivered a precise cross.
The attempt is thwarted. Dan Burn of Newcastle United takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Nick Woltemade.
Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Dani Bolt from Qarabag committed a foul.
The first half is underway...
Newcastle United return to St. James' Park with a commanding 6-1 aggregate lead over Qarabağ in their Champions League playoff second leg. Anthony Gordon's four-goal first leg heroics have effectively sealed progression to the round of 16, making Tuesday's clash a formality.
