Newcastle United player ratings gallery: ‘Surprise’ 9/10 as 5/10 ‘struggles’ in Al-Hilal win
Newcastle United player ratings from the 5-0 win over Al-Hilal.
Newcastle United recorded a 5-0 win over Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal - with Joelinton and Miguel Almiron both netting braces.
Joelinton opened the scoring and added a second before withdrawing on the hour-mark. Almiron, on at half-time, continued his fine form to make it 4-0.
Magpies under-23s striker Dylan Stephenson addded a fifth in the costing stages to wrap up a comprehensive victory.
Our writer Jordan Cronin is in Riyadh - and here’s his Newcastle United player ratings from the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium:
Magpies under-23s striker Dylan Stephenson addded a fifth in the costing stages to wrap up a comprehensive victory.
5. Jamal Lewis - 5
Lewis seem to struggle physically in the first half but got better as the evening progressed. Allowed a number of Al-Hilal attacks to come down his side.
6. Jonjo Shelvey - 5
Sloppy in possession at times. Happy to pass it backwards and sideways. Photo: Stu Forster
7. Joelinton - 9
Opened the scoring from Murphy’s dinked cross before doubling the lead with a finish that found its way under the goalkeeper.
8. Joe Willock - 8
A lively display, full of energy. Grabbed an assist and had a second half goal ruled out for offside. Photo: Stu Forster