“Micky van de Ven picks up an early yellow card for a foul, setting a physical tone in the opening minutes.”
“Anthony Elanga fires Newcastle into the lead with a left-footed finish from the center of the box, capitalizing after Tottenham had just gone close through Marmoush and Willock had a shot of his own moments before.”
Pivotal“Yoane Wissa doubles Newcastle's advantage with a close-range finish from a corner, punishing Tottenham defensively just after Mateus Fernandes had gone close at the other end.”
Pivotal
Tottenham Hotspur
Newcastle United
Outstanding performance
Newcastle United•DefenderTottenham dominated the underlying numbers - 58% possession, 17 shots to 11, and nearly double the dangerous attacks - but couldn't translate that pressure into goals, while Newcastle made their limited opportunities count. Anthony Elanga's 62nd-minute strike came almost out of nothing after Spurs had just missed from distance through Omar Marmoush, and within ten minutes Yoane Wissa doubled the lead from a corner as Tottenham's defense switched off following their own missed chance moments earlier. Spurs made a flurry of changes from the 68th minute trying to force a way back, but Newcastle's four saves and disciplined defensive shape held firm. For Tottenham, sitting mid-table with modest form heading in, this will sting as a missed opportunity given their control of the game; for Newcastle, it's a statement road win that showcases the clinical edge that can carry them into the title conversation.
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Omar Marmoush from Tottenham Hotspur has his left-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Mikey Moore from Tottenham Hotspur misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. He was assisted by Mateus Fernandes.
Tottenham Hotspur win a corner after Amar Dedic concedes.
Jacob Murphy's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Newcastle United is blocked.
Substitution for Newcastle United: Jacob Ramsey comes on for Yoane Wissa.
Substitution for Newcastle United: Jacob Murphy comes on for Anthony Elanga.
Harvey Barnes is caught offside for Newcastle United.
Tottenham Hotspur win a corner after Sean Steur concedes.
Sven BotmanYellow CardSven Botman of Newcastle United receives a yellow card.
Harvey Barnes of Newcastle United commits a foul.
Dominic Solanke of Tottenham Hotspur wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mikey Moore of Tottenham Hotspur is caught offside.
Substitution for Tottenham Hotspur: Dominic Solanke comes on for Sandro Tonali.
Yoane Wissa from Newcastle United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rodrigo Bentancur from Tottenham Hotspur commits a foul.
Lewis Miley from Newcastle United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Omar Marmoush from Tottenham Hotspur commits a foul.
Nick Woltemade's header from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Lewis Hall's cross.
assist: Nick Woltemade
Goal! Newcastle United lead 2-0 as Yoane Wissa scores with a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box after a corner.
Newcastle United win a corner after Micky van de Ven concedes.
Substitution for Newcastle United: Sean Steur comes on for Nico González.
Attempt missed. Mateus Fernandes from Tottenham Hotspur takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right after a corner.
Substitution for Newcastle United: Nick Woltemade comes on for Joe Willock.
Attempt missed. Pedro Porro from Tottenham Hotspur takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes just over the bar.
Tottenham Hotspur win a corner after Lukás Hornícek concedes.
Substitution for Tottenham Hotspur: Mikey Moore comes on for Archie Gray.
Substitution for Tottenham Hotspur: Destiny Udogie comes on for Andy Robertson.
Substitution for Tottenham Hotspur: Mohammed Kudus comes on for Mathys Tel.
Attempt missed. Mathys Tel from Tottenham Hotspur takes a right-footed shot from outside the box following a direct free kick.
Nico González from Newcastle United commits a foul.
Sandro Tonali from Tottenham Hotspur wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Anthony Elanga of Newcastle United.
Archie Gray from Tottenham Hotspur wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Omar Marmoush from Tottenham Hotspur commits a foul.
assist: Amar Dedic
Goal! Newcastle United takes the lead 1-0 with a left-footed shot from Anthony Elanga from the center of the box.
Attempt missed. Joe Willock from Newcastle United takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Omar Marmoush from Tottenham Hotspur misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from over 35 yards.
Joe Willock from Newcastle United commits a foul.
Pedro Porro from Tottenham Hotspur wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sven Botman's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Nico González.
Newcastle United wins a corner, conceded by Rodrigo Bentancur.
Yoane Wissa of Newcastle United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mateus Fernandes from Tottenham Hotspur commits a foul.
Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Archie Gray of Tottenham Hotspur.
Mathys Tel from Tottenham Hotspur has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Yoane Wissa of Newcastle United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lewis Hall from Newcastle United misses an attempt, sending a right-footed shot high and wide to the right from the left side of the box. Harvey Barnes provided the assist.
Pedro Porro of Tottenham Hotspur commits a foul.
The second half begins with the score at Tottenham Hotspur 0, Newcastle United 0.
The first half ends with Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United tied at 0-0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Anthony Elanga from Newcastle United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rodrigo Bentancur commits a foul for Tottenham Hotspur.
Pedro Porro's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Sandro Tonali.
Tottenham Hotspur win a corner after Amar Dedic concedes.
Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Omar Marmoush from Tottenham Hotspur commits a foul.
Attempt saved. Jan Paul van Hecke's header from the right side of the six-yard box is saved in the top center of the goal by Lukás Hornícek. The cross was assisted by Mateus Fernandes.
Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham Hotspur win a corner after Nico González concedes.
Attempt saved. Andy Robertson from Tottenham Hotspur has a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but Lukás Hornícek from Newcastle United saves it in the bottom left corner. The shot was assisted by Omar Marmoush.
Tottenham Hotspur win a corner after Lewis Hall concedes.
Attempt missed. Yoane Wissa from Newcastle United heads the ball from the right side of the six-yard box after a corner.
Joe Willock's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left for Newcastle United is blocked.
Newcastle United win a corner after Jan Paul van Hecke concedes.
Omar Marmoush from Tottenham Hotspur misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left after a corner.
Tottenham Hotspur win a corner after Lewis Miley concedes.
Newcastle United win a corner after Andy Robertson concedes.
Newcastle United win a corner after Rodrigo Bentancur concedes.
Attempt missed. Joe Willock from Newcastle United takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Newcastle United win a corner after Jan Paul van Hecke concedes.
Attempt missed. Pedro Porro of Tottenham Hotspur takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes just a bit too high after a corner.
Tottenham Hotspur win a corner after Amar Dedic concedes.
Sandro Tonali is caught offside for Tottenham Hotspur.
Foul committed by Malick Thiaw of Newcastle United.
Omar Marmoush from Tottenham Hotspur wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lewis Hall from Newcastle United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jan Paul van Hecke of Tottenham Hotspur.
Attempt missed. Sandro Tonali from Tottenham Hotspur takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes to the right.
Pedro Porro's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Sandro Tonali.
Tottenham Hotspur win a corner after Lewis Hall concedes.
Attempt saved. Mathys Tel from Tottenham Hotspur has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Lukás Hornícek from Newcastle United saves it in the top right corner. The assist came from Omar Marmoush.
Lewis Hall from Newcastle United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rodrigo Bentancur from Tottenham Hotspur commits a foul.
Nico GonzálezYellow CardNico González of Newcastle United receives a yellow card for a foul.
Nico González from Newcastle United commits a foul.
Archie Gray from Tottenham Hotspur is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Joe Willock from Newcastle United commits a foul.
Sandro Tonali from Tottenham Hotspur wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes close and misses the top right corner. Yoane Wissa provided the assist.
Foul committed by Joe Willock of Newcastle United.
Micky van de Ven from Tottenham Hotspur wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lewis Hall of Newcastle United.
Pedro Porro from Tottenham Hotspur wins a free kick on the right wing.
Micky van de Ven Yellow CardMicky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Micky van de Ven commits a foul for Tottenham Hotspur.
Yoane Wissa of Newcastle United wins a free kick on the right wing.
Mateus Fernandes from Tottenham Hotspur commits a foul.
Amar Dedic from Newcastle United wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Anthony Elanga from Newcastle United has a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right.
Newcastle United wins a corner after Archie Gray concedes.
First half begins.
Tottenham begin life at home in desperate need of points after a chastening 3-0 opening-day defeat at Brentford, but they do so with an injury list that could stretch to ten players. Newcastle arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with confidence lifted by a gutsy 2-2 draw with Liverpool, making this a genuinely compelling early-season clash.
