Newcastle United 3-0 PSV Player Ratings: Toon Army Dominate Home UCL Game as Joelinton Stands Out

Newcastle United recorded an impressive 3-0 victory over PSV in a UEFA Champions League match at St. James’ Park. The home side dominated the game from the opening whistle and controlled proceedings throughout. The scoreline reflected Newcastle’s strong and confident performance.

Newcastle United showed clear attacking intent and created chances with ease. Yoane Wissa, Anthony Gordon, and Harvey Barnes each scored, finishing well-worked team moves. PSV struggled to cope with the speed and intensity of the home side and were unable to contain Newcastle’s attack.

The win was built on a strong collective effort from Newcastle. Joelinton delivered an outstanding performance before leaving the pitch due to injury. In contrast, PSV Eindhoven suffered from defensive mistakes and a lack of organisation. They created a few attacking opportunities and failed to trouble the Newcastle defence.

The result marked a significant European victory for Newcastle United and underlined their growing strength in the competition.

Key Takeaways

1. Yoane Wissa opened the scoring for Newcastle United.
2. Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes added goals to extend the lead.
3. Newcastle United kept a clean sheet to secure a 3-0 victory.

Newcastle United Player Ratings vs PSV

Check out Newcastle United player ratings from the UEFA Champions League fixture:

Goalkeeper

Nick Pope - 6.5: It was a very quiet night for the Newcastle keeper. He only had one save to make all game, which tells you everything about his team's defensive solidity. He claimed a high ball well and was tidy with his distribution, though his long passing could have been better. A straightforward evening's work.

Defenders

Kieran Trippier - 7.5: A typically assured performance from the right-back. He was a constant outlet on the flank, delivering several dangerous crosses and creating two chances. Defensively solid, making three interceptions and winning his tackles. His experience was vital in such a commanding win before being subbed late on.

Lewis Hall - 7.0: An energetic and impressive display from the young full-back. He was always looking to get forward and support the attack, contributing to one of the goals. He was strong in the tackle and recovered the ball eight times, showing great defensive awareness. We noticed he was full of confidence.

Sven Botman - 7.0: The Dutchman was a colossus at the back against his countrymen. He read the game impeccably, making a remarkable eight clearances. Botman was composed on the ball and his passing was precise, helping launch attacks from deep. A very solid, no-nonsense performance.

Malick Thiaw - 7.0: Partnered Botman well and was dominant in the air. He made a massive seven clearances and was a rock defensively. His passing was impressively accurate, contributing to Newcastle's control of possession. A strong showing that will give his manager plenty of confidence.

Midfielders

Joelinton - 8.5: An absolutely monstrous performance from the Brazilian before his unfortunate injury. He was the best player on the park, providing a superb assist for the opening goal and creating another big chance. He dominated the midfield physically, winning his duels and driving his team forward. A huge loss when he went off.

Sandro Tonali - 7.0: The Italian maestro pulled the strings in midfield. He was busy all over the pitch, making tackles, dictating play and delivering some excellent crosses. The only blemish was a needless yellow card. From our perspective, he controlled the tempo of the game for long periods.

Bruno Guimarães - 5.0: A surprisingly poor outing for the captain. He looked off the pace from the start, losing possession far too often and losing all of his five duels. He picked up a silly booking and his night was cut short by injury. It just wasn't his day, a performance to forget.

Forwards

Yoane Wissa - 8.0: Opened the scoring with a well-taken finish and was a constant menace to the PSV defence. He linked up play intelligently, providing an assist himself and creating a big chance. His movement was sharp, though he might be disappointed to have missed another big chance later on.

Anthony Gordon - 7.5: Got on the scoresheet with a poacher's finish to double the lead. His work rate was phenomenal, constantly pressing the PSV backline and recovering the ball five times. He was a livewire until he was substituted, full of running and directness.

Harvey Barnes - 7.5: Marked his performance with a well-taken goal in the second half. He looked sharp and dangerous, always willing to take on his man. He also created a big chance for a teammate, showing his creative side. A very effective and promising display.

Substitutes

Lewis Miley - 6.5: Came on for the injured Bruno and did a commendable job in difficult circumstances. Kept the ball moving and didn't look out of place.

Jacob Ramsey - 6.0: Provided fresh legs in midfield but had little time to make a decisive impact.

Anthony Elanga - 6.0: Looked lively and almost grabbed an assist with a good cross.

Nick Woltemade - 6.0: Forced a good save with a header shortly after coming on.

Joe Willock - N/A: On for the final few minutes.

Manager

E. Howe - 8.0: His game plan was executed to perfection. His team was aggressive, organized, and clinical from the start. He completely out-thought his counterpart. The decision to start with such an attacking lineup paid off handsomely. A perfect night at the office.

PSV Player Ratings vs Newcastle United

Here are PSV player ratings from the UCL clash:

Goalkeeper

Matej Kovar - 5.5: Conceded three goals but it’s hard to blame him for any of them. He was left completely exposed by his defence. He made one decent save and was active in claiming high balls, but it was a thankless task for him tonight. He recovered the ball 10 times, which shows how busy he was.

Defenders

Anass Salah-Eddine - 5.0: Struggled badly against Newcastle's rampant right side. He looked overwhelmed before an injury forced him off just before halftime. He lost possession a few times and couldn't contain the attacks down his flank.

Yarek Gasiorowski - 4.0: A night to forget for the defender. He was directly at fault for a goal with a calamitous error. He looked shaky throughout, struggled to cope with the pace of the game, and his yellow card was born out of frustration. From our perspective, he was the worst performer on the pitch.

Jerdy Schouten - 4.5: The captain had a torrid time and also made a crucial error leading to a goal. While he made six clearances, his mistakes were far more significant. He failed to organize a chaotic backline that was pulled apart time and time again. Not a leader's performance.

Kiliann Sildillia - 5.5: Probably the best of a very bad defensive bunch. He at least showed some fight, winning five duels and making a few tackles. However, he still lost possession 20 times and was part of a unit that conceded three goals. A tough evening.

Midfielders

Ivan Perišić - 5.0: The experienced Croatian was largely anonymous. He was unable to get on the ball and influence the game in any meaningful way. Lost possession 15 times and won only one of his five duels. Substituted after an hour having made very little impact.

Mauro Júnior - 6.0: One of the few PSV players who tried to show some drive. He was tidy in possession with an 88% pass accuracy but lacked the cutting edge in the final third. He worked hard but was fighting a losing battle in a midfield that was completely overrun.

Guus Til - 4.5: A ghost. He was completely invisible for the 73 minutes he was on the pitch. He touched the ball just 23 times and offered nothing in attack or defence. It was no surprise when he was substituted.

Joey Veerman - 6.0: Battled hard in the middle of the park, winning seven duels and making five tackles. He tried to get his team playing, but he was often fighting a lone battle against Newcastle's superior midfield. His yellow card was a sign of his frustration.

Forwards

Paul Wanner - 6.0: Looked like one of PSV's more likely players to create something. He had one shot on target and was neat on the ball. He worked hard defensively too, but received little support from his teammates. A flicker of light in a dark performance.

Dennis Man - 5.0: Ineffective and isolated. He struggled to get involved in the game, was dispossessed three times and offered no real threat. Substituted just after the hour mark after a very quiet performance.

Substitutes

Armando Obispo - 5.5: Came on for the injured Salah-Eddine and picked up a booking.

Esmir Bajraktarevic - 5.0: Had no impact on the game.

Couhaib Driouech - 5.5: Showed some energy but couldn't change the course of the match.

Ryan Flamingo - N/A: Came on late in the game.

Manager

P. Bosz - 4.0: His team looked tactically lost and disorganized. They were defensively shambolic, with individual errors all over the pitch. He had no answer to Newcastle's intensity, and his substitutions failed to make any difference. A really poor showing from his side.

Man of the Match

Joelinton was Sportsdunia's player of the match with 8.5/10 ratings.

Worst Performer

Yarek Gasiorowski couldn't perform upto the mark.