Fabian Schar sent the team into the dressing room on a high note after scoring his fifth goal with an excellent finish inside the box. It was a disjointed performance from the lads in the first half as they were sloppy in possession at times.
Newcastle started the first half giving away a poor goal in the second minute. A shot by Tom Cleverly took a few deflections and fell into the path of Will Hughes, who put the ball past Martin Dubravka. It was an abysmal start for Newcastle.
Newcastle would respond with an excellent chance, but a poor touch from Miguel Almiron allowed Ben Foster to collect the ball. It would continue as end to end stuff for the first ten minutes with Christian Atsu and Jetro Willems looking particularly active for Newcastle down the left.
However, Newcastle were far too impatient in their build-up play by conceding possession on some speculative long balls. The attackers also did not make enough runs and lacked movement. We also thought they played too narrowly at times with hardly any presence from the right flank.
It looked like Newcastle would end the half trailing, but Fabian Schar was able to level the game in the 41st minute with his strike.
Watford were all too happy to sit back for long periods in the first half, but Newcastle lacked a bit poise when attempting to break them down.
Watford are here for the taking, and we expect them to be a bit more open in the second half. The lads need to get it together, and they can get a victory today.
87 comments so far
Ron Knee
Aug 31, 2019 at 5:01 PM
Comment #81Giddy heights!
nufcursed
Aug 31, 2019 at 5:02 PM
Comment #82We lack quality and creativity. And also technique, pace, awareness, passing skills, vision and players who can finish. A bit too much to be a midtable team
Jib
Aug 31, 2019 at 5:03 PM
Comment #83Wooooooooooo the Mackems got scudded 3 – 0 !!!!!
davetoon
Aug 31, 2019 at 5:03 PM
Comment #84Chelsea blew a 2 goal lead 😀
toonbrother
Aug 31, 2019 at 5:04 PM
Comment #85Williams’ performance showed us what a good left wing back looks like
Well done jethro
willowdalerez
Aug 31, 2019 at 5:05 PM
Comment #86Chelsea and Manu did us no favours today.
Jib
Aug 31, 2019 at 5:07 PM
Comment #87Bring on the international break