Ze German outfit are a full month ahead in their own pre-season preparations and that showed on a fine evening at the 16,061 capacity Stadion an der Gellertstraße as the hosts ran out 1-0 winners against a largely second string United side.
The home side dominated the opening exchanges and went ahead within ten minutes courtesy of a smart finish from Anton Fink following on from good work on the German right-wing from Sascha Pferffer. The lead was very nearly doubled soon after but for a smart save from Rob Elliot who palmed away a goalbound header as a result of an efficient German set piece.
However Newcastle soon clicked into gear and Sammy Ameobi created an opening for Dan Gosling who saw his shot denied by the post, and by the offside flag. Ameobi then found himself also denied by the offside flag after his header found the back of the net before Gosling again and Haris Vuckic both forced fine saves from Phillipp Pentke in the home goal.
United emerged unchanged in the second half but there was no notable action until Romain Amalfitano sent over a corner which Sammy Ameobi headed onto the roof of the net. That was in the 58th minute, and just two minutes later United were nearly level after the home ‘keeper missed a backpass although he managed to get back and scramble the ball off the line. Gosling once again went close soon after but his goalbound effort was deflected wide.
Newcastle brought on some more familiar names in the shape of Shola Ameobi, Danny Simpson, Davide Santon, Demba Ba, Jonas Gutierrez along with new boy Gael Bigirimana but it was to no avail and the score remained at 1-0.
At this stage of the season it’s not the result that is the most important although it is always nice to win games obviously. What was pleasing was seeing so many fringe players involved with so many players who have had injury problems coming through unscathed, the likes of Dan Gosling, Haris Vuckic and Sammy Ameobi I’m referring to.
Next up we face AS Monaco on Monday evening – a game that is, apparently anyway, being featured live on ESPN – where the hard work can hopefully continue ahead of what is a monumental season for us.
Howay the lads!
Chemnitzer FC: Philipp Pentke (G), Fabian Stenzel, Marcel Wilke, Toni Wachsmuth, Thomas Birk, Sascha Pfeffer, Maik Kegel, Carsten Sträßer, Josip Landeka, Benjamin Förster, Anton Fink
Newcastle: Rob Elliot (G), James Tavernier (Danny Simpson 65), Mike Williamson, James Perch, Ryan Taylor (Davide Santon 65), Gabriel Obertan (Jonas Gutierrez, 77), Mehdi Abeid (Gael Bigirimana 65), Dan Gosling, Romain Amalfitano, Haris Vuckic (Shola Ameobi 65), Sammy Ameobi (Demba Ba, 77)
Attendance: 6,700 (featuring approximately 150 NUFC diehards!)
I see west brom have released Somen Tchoyi.. he would be a handy pick up on a free.. He always played well against us…
aussie magpie fan(Quote)
Daily Mirror today and Pardew reckons the club can sign 2-3 players without having to sell anyone.
Debuchy is obviously one, so who will the 1 or 2 be?
AMF – I think he was only ever played against us!, don’t ever remember seeing him play for WBA against anyone else – he destroyed us a couple of times. Don’t fancy him much myself like and he’s 29.
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All he would cost is wages Sharpy, he would be good back up tho… plenty of experience which could come in handy..
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Aussie – not convinced mate, if he were that handy a squad player, WBA wouldn’t have let him go. Don’t think he’s good enough to take us forward and we’ve just let players go who – in my opinion – are better than this lad.
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Sharpy @34 Al Habisi for keeper after Krul ,hows that sound ?. 😉
Sharpy@68 They are after all our targets ,lazy feckers can’t be arsed to do their own scouting . 👿
Dave & ice ,What about dear old Henry ,always liked him he put Ali on the canvas too 😎 I liked boxing back then, always on regular t.v ,non of this pay per view nonsense .Like football too much money in it now .
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How are we today? Love toonsy’s quote of ‘****’
Immature? Yes
Constructive? No
Brilliant? Yes
How’s rod? You working mate?
I think this was a good run out for the lads, by all accounts sammy had a good game and I don’t think the score line reflects anything pre season
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I actually enjoy this time of year when the friendlies start, there’s a great deal of anticipation in the air and it’s nice to feel like we’re tinkering
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Toonsy have you ever thought about getting an app made up for the site? (check me out. I’m proper ‘down with kids’ with me new iPhone)
Nobby(Quote)
NOBBYYYYYYYYYY@81 on the ‘Chemnitzer FC 1-0 Newcastle – Match report and highlights’ thread. Just checked back to see what bollocks I said on Satdi. No mate, not yet. Not for the fucking want of trying though. Got fingers in pies a plenty, which is always nice. Still playing the game mate. It’s a fucking jungle out there….
…cheers for asking though. 😎
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