Gordon Gets 9, Dubravka With 8 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Hard-Fought Win Vs Blackburn Rovers | OneFootball

Newcastle United faced off against Blackburn Rover at Ewood Park earlier tonight as they hoped to earn a positive result in the FA Cup. The Magpies made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time interval.

Anthony Gordon gave Newcastle the lead in the 71st minute which was cancelled out by Sammie Szmodics’ effort just eight minutes later. The contest ended with a 1-1 scoreline after normal time.

Both teams failed to find the winning goal in extra time as the match went to penalties.

Newcastle ended up winning on penalties by a 4-3 margin after the contest finished 1-1 after extra-time.

Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player performed during the match against Blackburn.

GK: Martin Dubravka – 8/10

Dubravka made some good saves during the game. He managed to make a difference for Newcastle in the shootout by making two important stops.

RB: Kieran Trippier – 6.5/10

He performed his defensive duties well and made a few good chances for his teammates from the right flank.

CB: Jamaal Lascelles – 7/10

Lascelles cleared his lines when required and did well to limit the opposition to just one goal after 120 minutes.

CB: Fabian Schar – 7/10

He put his foot through the ball when needed and scored his penalty in the shootout.

Newcastle United’s English head coach Eddie Howe reacts during the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United at Ewood Park in Blackburn, north west England on February 27, 2024. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

LB: Dan Burn – 7/10

He performed his defensive duties well and made two decent chances in the final third.

CM: Sean Longstaff – 7.5/10

Longstaff was a positive influence at both ends of the field.

CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 8/10

He anchored the midfield with conviction and was a good presence on the ball. Guimaraes scored his penalty in the shootout.

CM: Joe Willock – 6/10

Willock struggled to get into the flow of the game and was replaced after the hour mark.

RW: Jacob Murphy – 6/10

He struggled to influence the game in the final third and was substituted in the 61st minute.

ST: Alexander Isak – 6/10

Isak failed to threaten the opponent’s goal and could last only 61 minutes before being replaced.

LW: Anthony Gordon – 9/10

Gordon caused all sorts of headaches for the Blackburn defenders. He scored Newcastle’s only goal in normal time before going on to convert his spot-kick in the shootout.

Substitutes:

RW: Miguel Almiron – 7.5/10

He picked up an assist for setting up Gordon’s goal.

LW: Harvey Barnes – 5.5/10

Barnes missed a penalty in the shootout.

CM: Lewis Miley – 6.5/10

He added some energy to Eddie Howe’s midfield but was substituted in extra time.

RB: Tino Livramento – 6.5/10

Livramento made two decent runs with the ball.

CM: Elliot Anderson – 6.5/10

He scored his penalty in the shootout.