Sports Direct Arena
Barclays Premier League
(Attendance: 52,388)
Newcastle 1 Sunderland 1
By Anthony Marshall - Newcastle United Club Reporter
At the Sports Direct Arena
Newcastle United 1 (Ameobi 90)
Sunderland 1 (Bendtner 24pen)
Shola Ameobi netted a stoppage time equaliser as Newcastle United secured a 1-1 draw against local rivals Sunderland at the Sports Direct Arena on Sunday.
It looked as though the hosts were heading for defeat but Ameobi popped up with time ticking away to finish from close range and net the seventh Tyne-Wear derby goal of his career.
Before that, it was a tale of two penalties between United and the ten-man Black Cats - Nicklas Bendtner made no mistake with a first half spot kick to put the visitors ahead, but Demba Ba missed an 82nd-minute one of his own as United's luck appeared to have run out.
Sunderland's penalty was conceded by Mike Williamson for a shirt tug on Michael Turner, and Bendtner had a good chance to make it two soon after, but United came into the game late in the half and Ba struck the crossbar, with Yohan Cabaye and Fabricio Coloccini also threatening.
Substitute Hatem Ben Arfa gave the Magpies an added attacking threat after the break and Sunderland's cause was not helped by the dismissal of Stephane Sessegnon for an elbow on Cheick Tiote.
The hosts pressed and pressed for an equaliser and thought they had the chance when Ameobi was chopped down by Fraizer Campbell, but Ba was unable to beat Mignolet from the penalty spot.
However, Ameobi latched on to a ball at the far post to level things up and maintain Newcastle's unbeaten home record in 2012.
The contest was always going to be ferocious, and Sunderland skipper Lee Cattermole set the tone inside 41 seconds with a late lunge on Tiote that earned the midfielder a very early booking.
Sebastian Larsson was lucky to escape the same action after bringing down Davide Santon wide on the left just a couple of minutes later, but the visitors managed to head clear the resulting in-swinging free-kick from Ryan Taylor.
But it was the Black Cats who created the first real opening on 12 minutes. Bendtner and Larsson combined down the right flank before the latter raced into the area and flashed a low ball right across the face of goal, with no-one able to get a crucial touch on it.
Tempers flared even further soon after when James McClean caught Danny Simpson late with a sliding tackle, causing a melee involving nearly every player, and ending with cautions for both McClean and Simpson.
Additional bookings for Cabaye and Ba saw five yellow cards issued inside the opening 23 minutes, and referee Mike Dean immediately played an even bigger role, awarding Sunderland a penalty for a tug by Williamson on Turner as United defended a free-kick.
Williamson also went into the book and Bendtner cooly stroked the spot-kick past Tim Krul to put the visitors one up.
Only a superb full-length stop from Krul prevented Bendtner from doubling the Black Cats' advantage in the 32nd minute. There looked to be little on when the on-loan Arsenal man received the ball with his back to goal around 20 yards out, but he span and got a shot away which was heading for the bottom corner until Krul's intervention.
The pressure continued and a strike from Craig Gardner took a wicked deflection off Jonas Gutierrez, looping up and just over the bar with Krul completely wrong-footed.
It took 39 minutes for Newcastle to fashion their first chance of the game, and it came through captain Coloccini. Having forced a corner with a deep cross from the right, Taylor delivered the set piece on to the head of Coloccini at the far post, but the defender's effort was well kept out by Sunderland keeper Mignolet.
The Magpies were suddenly fired up and both Cabaye and Taylor saw shots blocked before Ba thundered a header against the crossbar from close range, with Coloccini unable to put the rebound on target, and that was that for first half action.
In a bid to improve his side's fortunes, Newcastle manager Alan Pardew made a change at the break, introducing French forward Ben Arfa for Santon, meaning Taylor slotted into the left-back role that he had occupied during the first half of the season.
Ben Arfa instantly set about making an impact, forcing a corner within seconds of the restart, and it was from this that the hosts carved out a goalscoring opportunity for Ba.
With Sunderland unable to clear their lines properly, Papiss Cisse put over a cross which Ba rose well to meet, but could only direct his header narrowly wide of the upright. And United's top scorer soon put a shot in exactly the same place as the hosts made an impressive start to the second half.
The pressure was incessant as the Magpies forced corner after corner, and Turner was fortunate not to head past his own keeper as yet another ball was slung into the danger zone.
Despite having spent much of the half on the back foot, it was Sunderland who almost snatched a two-goal lead. First, Krul did well to parry an effort from Gardner, and with the loose ball falling kindly at the feet of McClean, the Dutch stopper somehow managed to scramble back to his line to clear with his feet.
Newcastle's task was given a huge boost on 58 minutes when Sessegnon was given his marching orders by Mr Dean. Having been involved in a tussle with Tiote, the front man then swung an arm, catching Tiote in the face, and the referee duly produced a red card.
Chances came and went. Cabaye drove an effort just off target, before midfield partner Tiote had the same outcome from 25 yards, and it was one-way traffic in favour of the side with a one-man advantage.
With just under 20 minutes remaining, Pardew threw on experienced striker Ameobi in place of Cisse, hoping the Academy-bred front man could add to his tally of six Tyne-Wear derby goals and get United back in the contest.
But it was Tiote who was next to try his luck, heading over Taylor's left-wing corner, and Ben Arfa then forced Mignolet into a good stop after tricking his way past two challenges and firing a shot goalwards which looked likely to creep in at the near post.
Mr Dean turned down two United penalty shouts, firstly ignoring claims that the ball had bounced up inside the area and struck John O'Shea's arm, before deciding that there was no infringment when Ben Arfa tumbled under the challenge of McClean just inside the area.
But it was third time lucky as substitute Fraizer Campbell recklessly slid in on Ameobi, bringing the front man crashing down.
Ba stepped up, with the sell-out crowd expecting to see goal number 17 of the season for the front man. However, Mignolet had other ideas, guessing correctly to dive to his left and beat away the spot kick.
It looked as though Newcastle's chance had gone, but Ameobi had other ideas. With the game entering five minutes of stoppage time, Cabaye's cross into the box was flicked on by Williamson, and Ameobi got clear of his marker to finish at the near post.
That sent more than 50,000 Geordies inside the stadium wild, and the hosts pushed for a dramatic winner with Williamson seeing a close-range effort blocked, but they had to settle for a share of the spoils.
To add to Sunderland's late woe, as the teams left the field of play skipper Cattermole was sent off for foul and abusive language directed at Mr Dean, meaning a likely three-game ban for the Black Cats midfielder.
Newcastle United (4-4-2): Tim Krul; Danny Simpson, Mike Williamson, Fabricio Coloccini (c), Davide Santon (Hatem Ben Arfa 46); Ryan Taylor (Peter Lovenkrands 89), Yohan Cabaye, Cheick Tiote, Jonas Gutierrez; Papiss Cisse (Shola Ameobi 72), Demba Ba
Subs not used: Rob Elliot, James Perch, Danny Guthrie, Gabriel Obertan
Sunderland (4-4-2): Simon Mignolet; Phil Bardsley, Michael Tunrer, John O'Shea; Kieran Richardson (Wayne Bridge 85); Sebastian Larsson (Jack Colback 73), Lee Cattermole (c), Craig Gardner, James McClean; Stephane Sessegnon, Nicklas Bendtner (Fraizer Campbell 72)
Subs not used: Craig Gordon, Matt Kilgallon, David Vaughan, David Meyler
Referee: Mike Dean (The Wirral)
Attendance: 52,338 (2,650 Sunderland)
Cross by Danny Simpson(Newcastle), foul by Shola Ameobi(Newcastle) on Fraizer Campbell(Sunderland). Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland) from own half, resulting in open play.
Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Yohan Cabaye(Newcastle) to centre, clearance by Lee Cattermole(Sunderland).
Cross by Jonas Gutierrez(Newcastle), clearance by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland).
Attacking throw-in by Danny Simpson(Newcastle).
Shot by Hatem Ben Arfa(Newcastle) drilled left-footed from right channel (35 yards), blocked by John O'Shea(Sunderland).
Foul by Craig Gardner(Sunderland) on Jonas Gutierrez(Newcastle). Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Yohan Cabaye(Newcastle) from left channel, resulting in open play.
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Goal by Shola Ameobi(Newcastle) right-footed (bottom-right of goal) from right side of six-yard box (6 yards).Newcastle 1-1 Sunderland. Assist (header) by Mike Williamson(Newcastle) from centre of penalty area.
Defending throw-in by Danny Simpson(Newcastle).
Defending throw-in by Danny Simpson(Newcastle).
Foul by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle) on James McClean(Sunderland). Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Lee Cattermole(Sunderland) from left channel, resulting in open play.
Cross by Peter Lovenkrands(Newcastle), save (caught) by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Newcastle substitution: Ryan Taylor replaced by Peter Lovenkrands (tactical).
Shot by Yohan Cabaye(Newcastle) right-footed from left channel (30 yards), over the bar.
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Shot by Hatem Ben Arfa(Newcastle) right-footed from right side of penalty area (18 yards), blocked by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland).
Defending throw-in by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle).
Sunderland substitution: Kieran Richardson replaced by Wayne Bridge (injury).
Foul by Jonas Gutierrez(Newcastle) on Fraizer Campbell(Sunderland). Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland) from own half, resulting in open play.
Shot by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle) right-footed from right channel (18 yards), blocked by John O'Shea(Sunderland).
Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to far post, resulting in open play.
Corner from right by-line taken short right-footed by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle).
Shot by Shola Ameobi(Newcastle) right-footed from right channel (20 yards), blocked by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland).
Corner from right by-line taken short right-footed by Yohan Cabaye(Newcastle).
Foul by Fraizer Campbell(Sunderland) on Shola Ameobi(Newcastle). Placed penalty taken right-footed by Demba Ba(Newcastle) (bottom-right of goal), save (tipped round post) by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).Newcastle 0-1 Sunderland.
Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to far post, clearance by Michael Turner(Sunderland).
Handball by Craig Gardner(Sunderland). Free kick crossed right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) from left wing, clearance by Michael Turner(Sunderland).
Cross by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle), resulting in open play.
Attacking throw-in by Danny Simpson(Newcastle).
Foul by Fraizer Campbell(Sunderland) on Fabricio Coloccini(Newcastle). Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) from own half, passed.
Cross by Hatem Ben Arfa(Newcastle), save (caught) by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Attacking throw-in by Mike Williamson(Newcastle).
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Cross by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle), resulting in open play.
Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to far post, clearance by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland).
Shot by Hatem Ben Arfa(Newcastle) left-footed from right side of penalty area (18 yards), save (tipped round post) by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Defending throw-in by Danny Simpson(Newcastle).
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to near post, header by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle) from centre of penalty area (12 yards), missed right.
Attacking throw-in by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle).
Defending throw-in by Danny Simpson(Newcastle).
Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to far post, save (caught) by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Sunderland substitution: Sebastian Larsson replaced by Jack Colback (tactical).
Defending throw-in by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle).
Sunderland substitution: Nicklas Bendtner replaced by Fraizer Campbell (tactical).Newcastle substitution: Papiss Cisse replaced by Shola Ameobi (tactical).
Shot by Yohan Cabaye(Newcastle) right-footed from right channel (25 yards), comfortable save (caught) by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Cross by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle), clearance by Michael Turner(Sunderland).
Cross by Jonas Gutierrez(Newcastle), clearance by John O'Shea(Sunderland).
Foul by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle) on Lee Cattermole(Sunderland). Cheick Tiote(Newcastle) booked for unsporting behaviour. Direct free kick taken left-footed by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland) from left wing, resulting in open play.
Foul by Craig Gardner(Sunderland) on Yohan Cabaye(Newcastle). Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) from right channel, passed.
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Cross by Jonas Gutierrez(Newcastle), clearance by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland). Shot by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle) right-footed from right channel (20 yards), missed left.
Attacking throw-in by Jonas Gutierrez(Newcastle).
Cross by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle), clearance by John O'Shea(Sunderland).
Foul by Nicklas Bendtner(Sunderland) on Mike Williamson(Newcastle). Indirect free kick taken left-footed by Tim Krul(Newcastle) from own half, resulting in open play.
Foul by Fabricio Coloccini(Newcastle) on Kieran Richardson(Sunderland). Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland) from own half, resulting in open play.
Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to centre, resulting in open play.
Cross by Yohan Cabaye(Newcastle), clearance by John O'Shea(Sunderland).
Attacking throw-in by Danny Simpson(Newcastle).
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Cross by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle), resulting in ball out of play.
Corner from right by-line taken short left-footed by Demba Ba(Newcastle).
Shot by Yohan Cabaye(Newcastle) right-footed from left channel (20 yards), blocked by Michael Turner(Sunderland).
Foul by Stephane Sessegnon(Sunderland) on Cheick Tiote(Newcastle). Stephane Sessegnon(Sunderland) dismissed for violent conduct. Direct free kick taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) from right channel, passed.
Shot by Sebastian Larsson(Sunderland) right-footed from right side of penalty area (12 yards), save (parried) by Tim Krul(Newcastle). Shot by James McClean(Sunderland) left-footed from left side of penalty area (12 yards), save (parried) by Tim Krul(Newcastle).
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Cross by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle), clearance by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland). Shot by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle) right-footed from right channel (30 yards), missed left.
Foul by Michael Turner(Sunderland) on Demba Ba(Newcastle). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Demba Ba(Newcastle) from right channel, resulting in open play.
Defending throw-in by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland).
Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to centre, resulting in open play.
Header by Mike Williamson(Newcastle) from centre of penalty area (12 yards), clearance by Sebastian Larsson(Sunderland).
Cross by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle), clearance by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland).
Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to near post, clearance by Nicklas Bendtner(Sunderland).
Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to centre, clearance by Sebastian Larsson(Sunderland).
Attacking throw-in by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle).
Foul by Craig Gardner(Sunderland) on Fabricio Coloccini(Newcastle). Craig Gardner(Sunderland) booked for unsporting behaviour. Indirect free kick taken left-footed by Tim Krul(Newcastle) from own half, resulting in open play.
Goal kick taken short by Tim Krul(Newcastle).
Papiss Cisse(Newcastle) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland) from own half, resulting in open play.
Foul by Sebastian Larsson(Sunderland) on Ryan Taylor(Newcastle). Indirect free kick taken left-footed by Tim Krul(Newcastle) from own half, resulting in open play.
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Shot by Yohan Cabaye(Newcastle) right-footed from left channel (30 yards), over the bar.
Cross by Jonas Gutierrez(Newcastle), clearance by John O'Shea(Sunderland).
Shot by Demba Ba(Newcastle) right-footed from left channel (20 yards), missed right. Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Cross by Yohan Cabaye(Newcastle), save (punched) by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Cross by Papiss Cisse(Newcastle), header by Demba Ba(Newcastle) from centre of penalty area (12 yards), missed right. Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Shot by Yohan Cabaye(Newcastle) right-footed from left channel (30 yards), resulting in open play.
Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to far post, resulting in open play.
Cross by Hatem Ben Arfa(Newcastle), blocked by Michael Turner(Sunderland).
Newcastle substitution: Davide Santon replaced by Hatem Ben Arfa (tactical).
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Foul by Nicklas Bendtner(Sunderland) on Davide Santon(Newcastle). Free kick taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) curled from left channel (25 yards), over the bar.
Defending throw-in by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland).
Attacking throw-in by Davide Santon(Newcastle).
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Shot by Fabricio Coloccini(Newcastle) left-footed from centre of penalty area (18 yards), over the bar.
Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to near post, header by Demba Ba(Newcastle) from left side of six-yard box (6 yards), hit bar.
Shot by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) left-footed from right side of penalty area (12 yards), blocked by John O'Shea(Sunderland).
Cross by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle), clearance by Michael Turner(Sunderland).
Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to far post, resulting in open play.
Shot by Yohan Cabaye(Newcastle) right-footed from right channel (20 yards), blocked by Lee Cattermole(Sunderland).
Nicklas Bendtner(Sunderland) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken left-footed by Tim Krul(Newcastle) from own half, resulting in open play.
Nicklas Bendtner(Sunderland) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Fabricio Coloccini(Newcastle) from own half, resulting in open play.
Defending throw-in by Jonas Gutierrez(Newcastle).
Cross by James McClean(Sunderland), clearance by Mike Williamson(Newcastle).
Cross by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland), clearance by Danny Simpson(Newcastle).
Defending throw-in by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland).
Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to far post, header by Fabricio Coloccini(Newcastle) from right side of six-yard box (6 yards), save (parried) by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Cross by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle), clearance by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland).
Cross by Davide Santon(Newcastle), clearance by Michael Turner(Sunderland).
Attacking throw-in by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle).
Attacking throw-in by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle).
Attacking throw-in by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle).
Attacking throw-in by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland).
Defending throw-in by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland).
Goal kick taken long by Tim Krul(Newcastle).
Cross by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland), clearance by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle).
Attacking throw-in by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland).
Cross by Sebastian Larsson(Sunderland), clearance by Fabricio Coloccini(Newcastle).
Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Sebastian Larsson(Sunderland) to near post, clearance by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle).
Cross by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland), resulting in open play. Shot by Craig Gardner(Sunderland) drilled right-footed from left channel (25 yards), blocked by Jonas Gutierrez(Newcastle).
Attacking throw-in by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland).
Cross by James McClean(Sunderland), clearance by Fabricio Coloccini(Newcastle).
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Cross by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle), header by Demba Ba(Newcastle) from right side of penalty area (12 yards), missed right.
Corner from left by-line taken short right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle).
Cross by Jonas Gutierrez(Newcastle), blocked by Sebastian Larsson(Sunderland).
Shot by Nicklas Bendtner(Sunderland) right-footed from left channel (20 yards), comfortable save (caught) by Tim Krul(Newcastle).
Foul by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle) on Stephane Sessegnon(Sunderland). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland) from right wing, resulting in open play.
Defending throw-in by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland).
Attacking throw-in by Demba Ba(Newcastle).
Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Sebastian Larsson(Sunderland) to near post, clearance by Demba Ba(Newcastle).
Foul by Nicklas Bendtner(Sunderland) on Mike Williamson(Newcastle). Indirect free kick taken left-footed by Tim Krul(Newcastle) from own half, resulting in open play.
Defending throw-in by Danny Simpson(Newcastle).
Shot by Craig Gardner(Sunderland) left-footed from left channel (25 yards), blocked by Mike Williamson(Newcastle).
Foul by Mike Williamson(Newcastle) on Michael Turner(Sunderland). Mike Williamson(Newcastle) booked for unsporting behaviour.Placed penalty taken right-footed by Nicklas Bendtner(Sunderland) (bottom-left of goal), scored.Newcastle 0-1 Sunderland. Assist by Michael Turner(Sunderland) from centre of penalty area.
Foul by Demba Ba(Newcastle) on Craig Gardner(Sunderland). Demba Ba(Newcastle) booked for unsporting behaviour. Free kick crossed left-footed by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland) from left channel,
Defending throw-in by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland).
Defending throw-in by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland).
Cross by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle), clearance by John O'Shea(Sunderland).
Defending throw-in by Danny Simpson(Newcastle).
Foul by James McClean(Sunderland) on Danny Simpson(Newcastle). James McClean(Sunderland) booked for unsporting behaviour.Danny Simpson(Newcastle) booked for unsporting behaviour. Indirect free kick taken left-footed by Tim Krul(Newcastle) from own half, resulting in open play.
Foul by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle) on Lee Cattermole(Sunderland). Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland) from own half, resulting in open play.
Defending throw-in by Davide Santon(Newcastle).
Foul by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle) on Stephane Sessegnon(Sunderland). Indirect free kick taken left-footed by Michael Turner(Sunderland) from own half, resulting in open play.
Defending throw-in by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland).
Foul by Danny Simpson(Newcastle) on James McClean(Sunderland). Indirect free kick taken left-footed by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland) from own half, resulting in open play.
Attacking throw-in by Davide Santon(Newcastle).
Attacking throw-in by Davide Santon(Newcastle).
Attacking throw-in by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle).
Yohan Cabaye(Newcastle) booked for unsporting behaviour. Attacking throw-in by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland).
Shot by Lee Cattermole(Sunderland) drilled right-footed from left channel (20 yards), blocked by Danny Simpson(Newcastle).
Cross by Craig Gardner(Sunderland), clearance by Mike Williamson(Newcastle).
Cross by Sebastian Larsson(Sunderland), resulting in open play.
Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Sebastian Larsson(Sunderland) to near post, comfortable save (caught) by Tim Krul(Newcastle).
Shot by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland) right-footed from left channel (20 yards), blocked by Fabricio Coloccini(Newcastle).
Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Sebastian Larsson(Sunderland) to centre, clearance by Papiss Cisse(Newcastle).
Foul by Fabricio Coloccini(Newcastle) on Stephane Sessegnon(Sunderland). Free kick crossed right-footed by Sebastian Larsson(Sunderland) from right channel, blocked by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle).
Defending throw-in by Davide Santon(Newcastle).
Goal kick taken long by Tim Krul(Newcastle).
Foul by Danny Simpson(Newcastle) on Lee Cattermole(Sunderland). Indirect free kick taken left-footed by Kieran Richardson(Sunderland) from left wing, resulting in open play.
Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to near post, foul by Cheick Tiote(Newcastle) on Simon Mignolet(Sunderland). Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland) from own half, resulting in open play.
Foul by Sebastian Larsson(Sunderland) on Davide Santon(Newcastle). Free kick crossed right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) from left wing, clearance by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland).
Defending throw-in by Phillip Bardsley(Sunderland).
Goal kick taken long by Simon Mignolet(Sunderland).
Foul by Lee Cattermole(Sunderland) on Cheick Tiote(Newcastle). Lee Cattermole(Sunderland) booked for unsporting behaviour. Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) from own half, resulting in open play.
Cross by Jonas Gutierrez(Newcastle), clearance by Michael Turner(Sunderland).