Barry strikes as Everton edge past Newcastle 1-0
Everton won 1-0 at Newcastle United's St James' Park in Premier League matchday 9. Thierno Barry scored in the 49th minute, the only goal in a game that was level on shots but saw the visitors create the better chances.
The first half finished goalless. Everton broke the deadlock shortly after the restart, with Thierno Barry scoring in the 49th minute. Newcastle never found a reply and the scoreline did not change.
The hosts had more of the ball, 52% to 48%, and had 17 shots to Everton's 16. The difference was accuracy. Everton put five efforts on target to Newcastle's two and also won the expected goals battle, 2.18 to 1.52. The visitors also earned five corners to the hosts' four.
It was a niggly contest. Newcastle committed 13 fouls to Everton's nine, and each side picked up two yellow cards. In the 90+8 minute, with John Brooks refereeing, Jacob Ramsey was sent off with a red card when there was no time left to respond.
Goals
- 49' Thierno Barry Everton
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Our prediction
Our preview pointed to a 2-1 Newcastle win, with a 42% chance of a home victory, and a tight game decided by details. The tight game arrived, but Everton won 1-0 and Barry, whom we mentioned, got the goal.
Before the game Newcastle were 12th on 11 points and Everton 14th on 10. The win lifts Everton to 13 points, ahead of Newcastle on points, who stay on 11.
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