‘Forget win over PSG’ – Howe warns his Newcastle side ahead of Dortmund visit
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Newcastle host Borussia Dortmund at St. James’ Park this evening as they aim to win consecutive matches in the Champions League this season.
The Magpies defeated Paris Saint-Germain at home last time out in what was their first European top-flight match at St James’ Park in 20 years. Miguel Almiron, Dan Burn, Sean Longstaff and Fabian Schar all got on the scoresheet as Newcastle sent four past the French champions to take control of their group with four matches to play.
Eddie Howe’s men are unbeaten in the group stages so far having also draw away at AC Milan in their opener but the face a difficult test against Dortmund tonight.
The Bundesliga club have lost just one game in 11 matches all season – away at PSG in their Group F opener – and have scored eight goals in the last four games. They are bottom of the table as it stands and will see tonight’s fixture as a valuable opportunity to get themselves back in the race to reach the knockouts.
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Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Dortmund
81 mins: That triple change for Dortmund has seen Giovanni Reyna, Sébastien Haller and Niklas Süle come on for Donyell Malen, Niclas Füllkrug and Felix Nmecha.
Bruno Guimaraes gets himself put in the book for a wayward tackle as Dortmund sweep forward through Marius Wolf.
He carries the ball into the box and squares it. Reyna looks to shoot but loses the ball before Newcastle win a free kick after a foul from Haller.
Mike Jones25 October 2023 21:43
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Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Dortmund
78 mins: Matt Targett and Anthony Gordon are linking up nicely on the left side of the pitch for Newcastle but neither man can work the ball into the penalty area despite having teammates waiting for it.
Another no nonsense clearance from Dortmund takes place before the manager makes a triple change. Will the fresh legs help out the visitors?
Mike Jones25 October 2023 21:39
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Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Dortmund
75 mins: 15 minutes to play at St. James’ Park. Anthony Gordon is a livewire for Newcastle and is sprinting up and down the pitch trying to make something happen.
A square pass across towards Callum Wilson doesn’t find the target and Dortmund clear their lines.
Mike Jones25 October 2023 21:37
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Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Dortmund
72 mins: There is a feel to the game that if Newcastle can get one they’ll go on to score another. Borussia Dortmund are keeping them quiet for the moment though with the substitutes attempting to feel their way into the match.
Mike Jones25 October 2023 21:33
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Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Dortmund
69 mins: This is worrying for Newcastle. Jacob Murphy takes a heavy hit and stays on the ground holding his shoulder. Eddie Hpwe takes no chances and whips him off immediately.
Dan Burn also departs with Matt Targett introduced and Joe Willock makes his first appearance of the season to replace Murphy.
Mike Jones25 October 2023 21:32
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Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Dortmund
66 mins: Sandro Tonali and Jacob Murphy are introduced into the game by Eddie Howe to replace Joelinton and Sean Longstaff. Can they have enough of an impact to get Newcastle back into this match?
Mike Jones25 October 2023 21:27
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Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Dortmund
63 mins: Newcastle are starting to up the tempo and pressure on Dortmund. Joelinton fizzes a pass into the box and finds Wilson. He shoots with his first touch but the ball is deflected out for a corner kick.
The Bundesliga side defend it well.
Mike Jones25 October 2023 21:23
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Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Dortmund
60 mins: Marco Reus releases Donyell Malen on the right side of the pitch and an injection in pace from the Dortmund forward sees his bomb down the wing.
Fabian Schar knows he can’t keep up but manages to close the gap to the forward and prod the ball into the stands with a well timed tackle.
Mike Jones25 October 2023 21:22
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Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Dortmund
57 mins: Chance! Wilson has to score here.
Newcastle get the fans excited with a lovely move that Fabian Schar starts thanks to a fine tackle inside his own half. The Magpies burst up the pitch and give the all to Anthony Gordon who carries it into the box and pulls one back to Callum Wilson.
Wilson takes a touch then pokes his effort at goal only to be denied by Gregor Kobel.
Mike Jones25 October 2023 21:19
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Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Dortmund
54 mins: Callum Wilson receives the ball and spins towards goal. He’s leading the charge on his own and is slowly swarmed by yellow shirts.
Anthony Gordon sprints up the pitch to provide him with an option to the left but Wilson can’t thread the pass through the defenders and the attack breaks down.
Mike Jones25 October 2023 21:17
