Newcastle 3 SpVgg Unterhaching 1 – Behind closed doors friendly at Adidas headquarters
It ended Newcastle 3 SpVgg Unterhaching 1.
A behind closed doors Newcastle United friendly at the Adidas headquarters.
Harvey Barnes opening the scoring after five minutes, then a great team move ending with Jacob Murphy scoring.
Then Alexander Isak striking the bar before later scoring, to give it a final scoreline of Newcastle 3 SpVgg Unterhaching 1, as the opposition who play in the third tier of German football scored a penalty against a much changed young NUFC side in the second-half.
The friendly played at the end of their pre-season training camp at the world-class Adidas HQ training facility.
Newcastle United official release after Newcastle 3 SpVgg Unterhaching 1 – 20 July 2024:
Newcastle United rounded off their pre-season training camp at adidas’ global headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, with a behind-closed-doors practice match victory against SpVgg Unterhaching.
The Magpies ran out 3-1 winners thanks to goals from Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak, with Eddie Howe naming different XIs in each half.
Barnes fired United ahead after five minutes when he cut inside and fired home with a trademark finish.
The second goal arrived in the 24th minute after a superb move, which resulted in Sean Longstaff finding Barnes, who cut the ball back to Jacob Murphy to sweep past the goalkeeper.
More slick approach involving Murphy and Barnes saw Isak cannon a shot against the crossbar, but he was on the scoresheet on the stroke of half time.
Last season’s 25-goal top scorer raced in on goal and finished smartly in the 43rd minute.
A much younger side played in the second period – Ben Parkinson’s substitute appearance at Bournemouth last term so far the only senior match for Newcastle United between them, although 42-cap Greece international Odysseas Vlachodimos replaced Nick Pope in goal.
Parkinson and Garang Kuol both had opportunities to add to the scoreline before Simon Skarlatidis pulled one back from the spot for the German side, but it was a strong start to United’s pre-season preparations.
Newcastle United (first half): Nick Pope, Jamal Lewis, Emil Krafth, Dan Burn (c), Lewis Hall, Jacob Murphy, Joelinton, Sean Longstaff, Joe White, Harvey Barnes, Alexander Isak
Newcastle United (second half): Odysseas Vlachodimos, Jamie Miley, Cathal Heffernan, Ellis Stanton, Leo Shahar, Johnny Emmerson, Jay Turner-Cooke, Alfie Harrison, Trevan Sanusi, Garang Kuol, Ben Parkinson
Newcastle United schedule to end of September 2024:
Saturday 20 July 2024 – NUFC first-team squad travel back to Tyneside from Germany.
Saturday 27 July 2024 – Hull City v Newcastle United friendly, 2pm kick-off.
Wednesday 31 July 2024 – Urawa Red Diamonds v Newcastle United friendly in Japan, playing at the 62,000 capacity Saitama Stadium, the largest football-specific stadium in Japan.
Saturday 3 August 2024 – Yokohama F Marinos v Newcastle United friendly at the National Stadium in Toyko.
Friday 9 August 2024 – Newcastle United v Girona FC friendly 7.30pm kick-off (SJP Sela weekend)
Saturday 10 August 2024 – Newcastle United v Stade Brestois 4pm kick-off (SJP Sela weekend)
Wednesday 14 August 2024 – The Carabao Cup second round draw will be made around 10pm.
Saturday 17 August 2024 – Newcastle v Southampton (3pm)
Sunday 25 August 2024 – Bournemouth v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports
Week commencing Monday 26 August 2024 – Carabao Cup round two matches will be played
Friday 30 August 2024 – Summer transfer window closes at 11pm.
Sunday 1 September 2024 – Newcastle v Tottenham (1.30pm) Sky Sports
(The first international break of the season)
Sunday 15 September 2024 – Wolves v Newcastle (4.30 pm) Sky Sports
Weeks commencing Monday 16 September AND Monday 23 September – Carabao Cup round three (This round split over two midweeks)
Saturday 21 September 2024 – Fulham v Newcastle (3 pm)
Weeks commencing Monday 16 September AND Monday 23 September – Carabao Cup round three (This round split over two midweeks)
Saturday 28 September 2024 – Newcastle v Man City (12.30 pm) TNT Sports
