Newcastle struggled to break down Bournemouth in a scoreless first half. The Magpies had the bulk of possession but were left frustrated by the Cherries. The performance has been uncharacteristically flat but the lads did surge late.
The Magpies were set up in the customary 4-3-3 with Pope behind a back four Trippier, Schar, Burn, and Targett. Bruno returned to anchor the midfield with Willock and Joelinton pushing forward. Isak led the line with Almiron to his right and Fraser on his left.
Newcastle dominated possession from the onset, often camped out in the Bournemouth end. However, it was the visitors with the first shot. Ryan Christie’s dribbling effort from outside the box was easily collected by Pope.
Bournemouth should have went ahead in the 15th minute. Jordan Zemura’s lofted cross sailed over Burn and met the head of Marcus Tavernier. The former Magpie youth product’s header was tame and drifted wide of the far post.
Newcastle’s first shot came moments later. Isak and Almiron worked well together outside of the area resulting in a shot from the Paraguayan. His low effort wasn’t well-struck and the ball dribbled into Neto’s waiting hands.
A well-worked free-kick in the 20th minute produced Newcastle’s second shot on target. Trippier lofted the ball to the right side of the box and Schar flashed a header towards the far post. Neto was there for a comfortable save.
Newcastle hit the woodwork in the 26th minute. Bruno won a free kick from 25-yards out. Trippier stepped up and curled a beauty that struck the far post and goes beyond for a goal-kick.
Newcastle were unfortunate not to move ahead with a flurry of thwarted shots in the 42nd minute. After a corner, Joelinton was expertly found inside the box. The Brazilian’s quick effort was denied by the far post. Then Neto made superb stops on follow-up blasts from Joelinton and Fraser.
Gary O’Neil will be the happier of the two managers at the break. His side have defended well and frustrated Newcastle, who need to pick up the tempo and find ways to get Isak more involved in the game.
202 comments so far
ottawageordie2
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:01 PM
Comment #1Let’s get it done!
ilovetoon8788
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:01 PM
Comment #2Isak has been very underwhelming so far. Very poor the last 2 games.
We simply lack attacking quality and depth upfront and wide.
Arthur Romsdale
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:02 PM
Comment #3We have been very poor in the final third.
Bruno and Trippier have played well. They rest have looked awful.
DKillers
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:03 PM
Comment #4Any reason given for Anderson not being in the squad?
Limping Toon
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:04 PM
Comment #5repost from other thread:
For all my whinging here I think it is actually bmouth doing well rather than us doing badly.
They are closing space, not giving us a chance. Playing a flat back 10 basically.
it is working for them and making us look bad.. we need to get used to teams playing like this.
We need a bit of luck. another day Joes and Trips goals would have gone in and we would be 2-0 up.
We still havent done much.
ottawageordie2
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Comment #6We need to press them more. I think they will make mistakes, defensive blunders and we can take advantage of that. If we score one early we will score more imo. We just need to get that first one.
The Last Jedi
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Comment #7Howe needs to move pieces around. Wood and Isak with Almiron behind. Maybe even go 532 Trippier and Targett or Lewis to bomb wings. Today Howe has to earn his crumbs and get a win.
Schar Botman Burn
Trippier Almiron Bruno Joe Targett
Wood Isak
DKillers
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Comment #8I’m surprised at the criticism of Isak. We have no one to create openings for him and no one is getting the ball to him. Almiron on the right continues to be useless. He needs to be off at the half. I’d rather see Murphy for the second half. At least he can use his right foot.
The Last Jedi
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:06 PM
Comment #9Mr Smith has got to Anderson I’m afraid
Toon fans bad
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Comment #10Should open up a bit more 2nd half and Isak can stretch them legs.
Limping Toon
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Comment #11DKillers
I have no idea what people expect Isak to actually do.
* He has no space
* he has not been given the ball
* the crosses are crap
if you are going to say he is playing bad, explain what he could be doing?
Getting on the end of what?
DrGloom
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Comment #12Need to give Isak time, new league and we have asm and Wilson out … hopefully he’ll shin one … weird to hear people.saying put wood on
Romford mag
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Comment #13HWTL !!!
DKillers
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:09 PM
Comment #14DrGloom, bringing Wood on would be the worst possible move. Another guy that would add nothing to the attack.
DKillers
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:09 PM
Comment #15Totally agree, Limping Toon.
Toon fans bad
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:09 PM
Comment #16Nice 1st that Ottawa by the way. Respect
WLtoon
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Comment #17I predicted 2-0 but at this rate ide settle for a dodgy 1-0.
Very poor.
DKillers
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Comment #18Sadly, the only positive move I see from the bench is Murphy on for Almiron.
IrishRob
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:11 PM
Comment #19Fraser is playing well for Bournemouth tbf to him.
DKillers
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:12 PM
Comment #20Fraser, at least force a save. Jeez.
Toon fans bad
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:13 PM
Comment #21Good start
Limping Toon
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:13 PM
Comment #22When you see the ball slowly rolling towards Fraser you know exactly what is going to happen.
Arthur Romsdale
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:13 PM
Comment #23Isaks hold up play doesn’t look great
daztoon
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:14 PM
Comment #24Anderson took a knock in training.
DKillers
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:15 PM
Comment #25We look so slow with every decision.
Limping Toon
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:16 PM
Comment #26looking better
DKillers
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:16 PM
Comment #27Once again, Almiron ruins an opportunity because he tries to switch feet. Enough is enough. Take him off!!
Munster Mag
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:17 PM
Comment #28Limping Toon…… That’s what I want from Isak.
Limping Toon
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:17 PM
Comment #29wtf does miggy need 5 touches before he does anything… really gone right off that guy
DrGloom
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:17 PM
Comment #30I guess we’re going to get a lot of teams defending with 10 behind ball and hoping to catch us on the counter
Munster Mag
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:19 PM
Comment #31IsK is far more involved this half
DKillers
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:21 PM
Comment #32Limping, Miggy is a move killer. He’s like an extra defender for Bournemouth.
Toon fans bad
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:21 PM
Comment #33Great how Bruno passes it where you have to cross it!
Tyran21
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:21 PM
Comment #34Newcastle’s attacking tempo need improvement, too slow…..
Arthur Romsdale
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:21 PM
Comment #35Fraser is just a sh1te footballer
DKillers
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:22 PM
Comment #36Once again, Almiron kills a possession.
Toon fans bad
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:22 PM
Comment #37A Fraser goal is required!
Limping Toon
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Comment #38DKillers
You are right.. he manages to keep the ball in play there to set up bmouth on a counter.
IrishRob
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Comment #39Sad to say it but I’d take your hand off forca 1 nil win now if ye offered it to me.
ottawageordie2
Sep 17, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Comment #40We need to be quicker. Their players are getting too much time on the ball.