Match Timeline

Newcastle United
Tottenham Hotspur
  • KO
  • HT
  • 54
  • 68
  • 71
  • 76
  • 80
  • 85
  • 86
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Tottenham, though, will feel hard done-by. Their lack of a top striker was clear and Modric was missed, but there were encouraging signs there for Villas-Boas.
90'
<b>FULL-TIME: Newcastle 2-1 Toottenham</b> - Alan Pardew takes the spoils on the opening day, as goals from Demba Ba and Hatem Ben Arfa help the Magpies to a win.
90'
Van der Vaart crosses well and there are two players over at the back post, but Krul bravely punches clear.
Match Stats
NEWTOT
Possession
51.9%
48.151.9
48.1%
Shots on Goal
3
4
Shot Attempts
7
15
Yellow Cards
2
2
Corner Kicks
3
5
Saves
3
1