Although Newcastle got off to a good start this afternoon with a goal by Charles N’Zogbia after just 11 minutes, Spurs were all square after 28 minutes when Luka Modric raced through and slotted past keeper Shay Given, and the score remained at 1-1 at half time.
So once again the Newcastle defense is unable to hold onto a lead at home, and it’s food for thought for Joe Kinnear and the coaches.
The first goal seemed very easy for Newcastle as Given collected a free-kick and booted the ball down-field.
And Charles N’Zogbia was clear through with Essou-Ekotto covering for Spurs, but the Spurs defender misjudged the ball and got under it, and was brushed aside by the 22 year-old Frenchman who spun nicely before firing right-footed past Gomes from just eight yards out.
A nicely taken goal by the youngster.
With all the heroics of the defense and three clean sheets in three of our last four games, it must have gone through Newcastle fans’ minds that this could be the goal that got us all 3 points today, but it was not to be.
While the home side were having most of the play Spurs equalized, and there was a hint of offside with the goal.
On 28 minutes center-half Dawson dispossessed Ameobi on the halfway line, and booted down-field, and the Newcastle players appealed for offside.
However, plat was waved on and Luka Modric raced through on goal and slotted beneath Given for the Spurs’ equalizer, and once again we failed to keep the score clean at home.
The goal initially looked offside, but the TV replays were indecisive, and in that case the advantage is supposed to go to the attacking side, but rarely does.
But this time Spurs got the advantage and the scores were all level.
Just after the goal Ameobi was injured and replaced by Mark Viduka, so it’s a chance for the Aussie to show what he can do for the club.
After the goal (goals change games) Spurs have a renewed confidence and are taking the game to Newcastle.
The game is still anybody’s to win, and while Newcastle have played well and are well organized, we must try to keep a clean sheet in the second half and one of the boys up front can slot in a goal or two.
A win is what we need.
TEAMS
<strong>Newcastle United:</strong> Shay Given, Habib Beye, Jose Enrique, Sebastien Bassong, Fabricio Coloccini, Danny Guthrie, Nicky Butt, Jonas Gutierrez, Charles N’Zogbia, Shola Ameobi, Michael Owen (c)
Subs: Steve Harper, Damien Duff, Geremi, Steven Taylor, David Edgar, Mark Viduka, Andy Carroll
<strong>Tottenham:</strong> Gomes, Didier Zokora, David Bentley, Tom Huddlestone, Aaron Lennon, Roman Pavlyuchenko, Luka Modric, Michael Dawson, Verdan Corluka, Ledley King (c), Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Subs: Gareth Bale, Chris Gunter, Fraizer Campbell, Adel Taarabt, Cesar Sanchez, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Jamie O’Hara
Referee: Andre Marriner
Attendance: tbc
108 comments so far
Patrick
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:11 PM
Comment #1Lads, try this link.
http://www.justin.tv/widgets/jtv_player.r7c1cced1bfcd14f1ab670d6356a9fae2bcc4412a.swf?channel=mysportsthree
beyethegreat
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Comment #2here is justin.tv i know arsenal is on but if you look about the site i a m sure youll find the toon
http://www.justin.tv/footballlive009
Fans Should Own the Club
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Comment #3Hello all,
I’ve found a working link here:
http://www.justin.tv/iraqgoals8/popout
Patrick
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Comment #4This one as well.
http://www.justin.tv/widgets/jtv_player.r7c1cced1bfcd14f1ab670d6356a9fae2bcc4412a.swf?channel=mysportsthree
najikhin
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:14 PM
Comment #5what is the access code??? quick
Steve
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:14 PM
Comment #6Enrique is horrible
najikhin
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Comment #7problem solved!
O'Hurley
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Comment #8Wish I could watch the rest of this, lads. But me hinney is takin’ me to the Titans game today in an hour. The Titans are an American professional “football” team based in Nashville. It’s where I’m from, so my heart goes out to them, but I’ll be wearing my Black and White to the stadium today!
HOWAY THE LADS!!
Toon Indonesia
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Comment #9c’mon guys.. tell me what’s going on..
richie
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:18 PM
Comment #10duff perhaps??
Steve
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:24 PM
Comment #11toonindonesia: back and forth, both sides giving the ball away, no sustained attacks
Spyro
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Comment #12Enrique has played well and Bassong is class
Mac
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Comment #13Watching the link. It is only a matter of time until spurs score again
Spyro
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Comment #14Owen should have scored
indian toon
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Comment #15owens missed a sitter! shit
Toon Indonesia
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:30 PM
Comment #16thanks steve.. i really appreciate it.. because now i’m only online from my mobile phone.. i’m away from tv or computers
Spyro
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:32 PM
Comment #17Thats better lads, we are playing now
Steve
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:35 PM
Comment #18this is dangerous from bentley
Steve
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Comment #19enrique gives it away too easily
Mac
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Comment #20It’s coming
Toon Indonesia
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Comment #21owen will score..
indian toon
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Comment #22spurs are dominating us .!
indian toon
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:41 PM
Comment #23the zog is class
Timmers
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:42 PM
Comment #24We’re getting a mentallity of being “scared to lose” rather than wanting to win, which when your at home there is no excuses i’m afraid, the attacking and dominating should be by us not the other way round, I get so annoyed!
Toon Indonesia
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:44 PM
Comment #255 more minutes..
how is it going?
indian toon
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:44 PM
Comment #26ameobi cost us the win!
Steve
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Comment #27duff for enrique
indian toon
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Comment #28jose out. duffer in. good move but too late
Toon Indonesia
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Comment #29we’re not attacking? where’s guthrie, jonas, zoggy?
Steve
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Comment #30we’ve got the pressure, need to be careful for the counters
Steve
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Comment #31DUFFFFFF!!!!!!
dubsea
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Comment #32oh my god…..dufff!!!!
Spyro
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Comment #33YESSSSSSSSSS!!!! DUFF!!!!!!!!
Sonix
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Comment #34goal….duff is best today……….
dougnufc
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Comment #35DUFF!
ToonRich
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Comment #36Amazing the DUKE 😀
Hadrian
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Comment #37class by viduka and duff !
TheGreatOba
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Comment #38DUFFFF YOU BEAUT!!!!!
GET INNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
2-1 LADS
obamagic
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Comment #39ldfkjadshfoi adshifojadsiofj di;lsjaf ojds;fjdasi !!!!!!!!!!!! DUFFER with the winner
azim
Dec 21, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Comment #402-1……..duffff