live score An unexpected hero led Newcastle to a precious victory
Newcastle achieved one of their most important victories since the start of the season in the Premier League. Rafael Benitez`s team defeated Cardiff City 3-0 and climbed to 17th place, displacing the Blue Birds.
Defender Fabian Cher was the great hero for the hosts. He scored the first two goals, having never scored in the English football elite so far. Agios Perez completed the guests in the extra time.
Newcastle had not won any of their previous 5 games and were in the relegation zone, less than their rivals today. However, the Blues were hoping to continue the tradition of starting the season with no loss against another of the last 7 teams in the standings.
The Benitez team made a dramatic 4-2 victory over Blackburn in the FA Cup third round replay this week, but made a lot of efforts and important figures were injured. To the delight of the Spanish manager, Jamal Lasels and Fabian Cher recovered quickly and took their places at the heart of the defense. Isaac Hayden was also in the title lineup, ranked 5-4-1. The only striker was Jose Salomon Rondon, and Agios Perez and Christian Atsu acted on both flanks.
Cardiff City arrived at St James` Park as the only team that has failed to take the lead in the break in any of the games according
contacts with live games so far. The Welsh, however, have kept their door clear of being hit in 3 of the last 4 Premier League matches, and this has been a source of optimism.
Guest manager Neil Warnock had an ambition to end his 10-game winless streak against Newcastle, and was also looking for first success in his seventh clash with Benitez. The news in Cardiff was the appearance of the first minute of new recruit Umar Niase, who came to rent from Everton. However, Captain Sean Morrison was absent.
In the first minutes, violations prevailed and guests relied mainly on long passes to the powerful physical Niase. Newcastle tried to operate at high speed on both flanks. After Matt Ricci`s centering, the ball reached Agios Perez, but his header did not hamper Neil Etridge. In the 16th minute, a heavily kicked ball from Cardiff`s guard reached Junior Hoylet, who shot inaccurately with his left foot.
In the 24th minute, Fabiash Cher turned forward and crossed a large space, entering the penalty area. There was a moderate blow to the beam, which proved to be insurmountable for Etheridge - 1:0.
Shortly after the goal Cher suffered a single fight and needed medical attention, but returned to the pitch. There, his team was already acting with more confidence, and Cardiff, despite his efforts to move the game forward, did not create anything that threatened Martin Dubravka. Victor Camaras was the only relatively good opportunity in the 44th minute, but he sent the ball high in the outfield.
Immediately after the break, Rondon could score a second goal for the hosts, but his shot did not work. Previously, Camaras received the first yellow card in a deliberate hand-to-hand duel.
Newcastle was definitely in the lead, and Rondon once again got away with a goal. Ayose Perez`s shot was saved too, but the hosts still came to it
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