Newcastle United claimed a 3-2 win (9-3 on combination) over Qarabag at St James’ Park to ship the Azerbaijani champions packing out of the UEFA Champions League.
Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, and Sven Botman scored as Newcastle superior comfortably on combination and into the final 16 of the match for the primary time.
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The Geordies had performed a lot of the work within the first leg and took the chance to relaxation a number of key gamers and blood some new ones.
With the Premier League run-in looming, Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe unsurprisingly rested first-choice left-back Lewis Corridor, beginning Alex Murphy in his place.
The 21-year-old has featured on the bench in a number of Newcastle video games this season however ultimately obtained the prospect to show his mettle. He grabbed it with each arms.
Murphy received 3/4 floor and a couple of/3 aerial duels. He made two interceptions and two clearances. He made 5 recoveries and 7 defensive contributions.
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On the offensive aspect, he made 13 carries and performed one key go. Tonali was the star of the present, however Murphy was simply pretty much as good.
Newcastle author Lee Ryder gave Murphy an 8/10 score, saying (by way of ), “Has waited patiently for his probability and did properly. Caught to his activity and didn’t shirk a deal with.”
Corridor has struggled with some damage setbacks this time period, however Murphy has proven that he can deputise for the England worldwide.
Newcastle’s coming video games are ridiculously troublesome, and it’s exhausting to envisage Murphy getting one other probability to strut his stuff anytime quickly.
The FA Cup would have been good for a run-out, however with Manchester Metropolis coming to St James’ Park, Howe would possibly go for the extra skilled .
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The Annaghdown native joined Newcastle from Galway United in Might 2022 and can hope to determine himself behind Corridor earlier than enjoying a extra distinguished function subsequent season.
Newcastle tackle Chelsea or Barcelona within the Champions League spherical of 16.