Newcastle United vs Liverpool
Match pulse
NEWAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
Final score
Newcastle United and Liverpool drew 1-1 on Saturday, December 6, 2003 at St James' Park. Goals for Newcastle: Alan Shearer (63' pen). Goals for Liverpool: Danny Murphy (6').
Play by play
- 90'
Nothing gained but plenty ventured in the battle for the Champions League. Liverpool up to 5th and Newcastle are just a point and a couple of places behind them.
- 90'
Robert's cross headed away by Hyypia. Murphy on the charge but he loses it. No time for Newcastle though. Graham Poll puts his whistle to his lips and blows.
- 90'
Gerrard gets a Robert corner away. But then the ball is lumped back in. Woodgate again up front. His shot is that of a defender and Liverpool hang on to that point.
- 89'
Woodgate and Given nearly handed them the game. Given was alert as a header fell short.
- 89'
Liverpool fans think they've ridden this one out. Plenty of singing from their end.
- 87'
Great run by Ameobi as he beats two men. Bernard busting a lung was ignored on the outside. Poor ball sees the move break down.
- 87'
Bernard stops Diouf. Liverpool gain respite in Newcastle's half.
- 86'
Hyypia heads away a steepling effort. Newcastle keep up the pressure until Heskey is fouled.
- 85'
Woodgate on the attack from a Dyer ball. Good cross is headed away by Biscan. Corner.
- 84'
Dyer gets down the wing and cuts past Riise. Slid in for Shearer. He spanks at goal but Kirkland makes a fine save to palm away.
- 83'
Smicer fouled by Solano. Another turn for Murphy's free-kick. Headed away. Hamann thrashes a shot at goal. Given down low to make a fine save. Palmed away.
- 81'
Bernard and Gerrard hustle in the corner but it's a goalkick to Liverpool.
- 80'
Free-kick chance for Hamann. But instead Gerrard chips a ball into nowheresville. Given only too happy to claim the ball.
- 78'
Bernard back in the thick of it. But he's outnumbered in the corner of the area and it's a goal-kick.
- 77'
Shearer's shot deflects off to Bernard. The Frenchman's shot charged down by Biscan.
- 76'
Diouf offside from a Heskey lobbed ball. Liverpool need to retain possession.
- 75'
Shearer shackled by Hyypia. And then baulked by Riise. But no foul says the linesman.
- 74'
Long ball from Gerrard. Smicer wins the ball from a dozing Bramble and has a chance to shoot. He attempts a dink but misses the target. Bramble received a let-off.
- 73'
Ameobi wins the ball and gets in a cross. But Liverpool have plenty back and Kirkland has the ball.
- 72'
Amazing pin-ball session in the Liverpool area. Solano and Dyer and then Solano go close in an amazing sequence. Bramble's shot is hacked off the line too. Liverpool ride their luck.
- 70'
Foul on Bernard by Diouf. He went in high and late and is booked for his troubles.
- 69'
Robert's booming cross well claimed by Kirkland.
- 67'
Newcastle with all the impetus. Until Liverpool's shape forces back the Magpies.
- 67'
The free-kick pings around the box. Liverpool ragged as they get the ball away.
- 66'
Shearer down the right of the box plays in Jenas. A fresh air effort and Liverpool clear. Hamann brings down Bernard but doesn't believe in the ref's decision.
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