Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur

1. Tottenham, though, will feel hard done-by. Their lack of a top striker was clear and Modric was missed, but there were encouraging signs there for Villas-Boas.

2. 90'

   <b>FULL-TIME: Newcastle 2-1 Toottenham</b> - Alan Pardew takes the spoils on the opening day, as goals from Demba Ba and Hatem Ben Arfa help the Magpies to a win.

3. 90'

   Van der Vaart crosses well and there are two players over at the back post, but Krul bravely punches clear.

4. 90'

   Kyle Walker wins a dangerous free-kick on the right-flank. A chance to send in a cross.

5. 90'

   Three minutes added-time...

6. 89'

   Anita, Tiote and Jonas keeping the ball well in midfield. Tottenham need to wrestle the ball back.

7. 88'

   Bale now strikes a long crossfield ball into the crowd on the far side.

8. 87'

   Defoe now shoots wildly into the crowd. Doesn't look like it will be Spurs' day at this point.

9. 86'

   <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Harry Kane replaces Sandro</b>

10. 85'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Obertan replaces Demba Ba</b>

11. 84'

    Lovely cross from Demba Ba finds Cisse who chests down. Gallas clears as far as Jonas whose powerful effort is saved by Friedel.

12. 83'

    The free-kick into the box comes to nothing as Newcastle clear well.

13. 82'

    Simpson slides in on Lennon and concedes another free-kick. He is on a tightrope now.

14. 81'

    Kyle Walker looks to create an immediate opportunity for Tottenham, but outruns himself, crossing into the crowd behind the goal.

15. 80'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham Ben Arfa from the spot!!!</b> - Tucked calmly into the bottom right-hand corner.

16. 79'

    <b>PENALTY</b> - Hatem Ben Arfa has Van der Vaart and Lennon beaten all ends up and squeezes between them. Definite penalty.

17. 78'

    A break in play as Sandro receives treatment. He was caught as Tiote shot at goal.

18. 77'

    Tiote showing a rare glimpse of his attacking talents. A lovely drag-back to fool Livermore before firing just wide.

19. 75'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL Newcastle 1-1 Tottenham Defoe pokes home!!!</b> A back-post cross is deflected off Santon, Krul keeps the ball out but Defoe is on hand to prod home.

20. 74'

    Jonas once more does a fine job for his side in defence, sweeping up around the back post after a corner from the right.

21. 73'

    Anita looks to demonstrate his passing ability with a long, raking ball for Papiss Cisse. Slightly overhit.

22. 72'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Anita replaces Cabaye</b>

23. 71'

    Fine save! Defoe is slid through by Walker and his low shot is powerfully struck, but Krul gets down well to block.

24. 70'

    Lennon is busy, but twice he cannot find an end product. First, Simpson robs the ball off him in the corner, before the winger crosses behind for a goal-kick.

25. 69'

    Van der Vaart immediately looks to take control and finds Assou-Ekotto beautifully. The full-back's cross cannot find its destination.

Leaders

NEWTOT

Total Shots

Cheick Tioté

2

Jermain Defoe

7

Accurate Passes

Cheick Tioté

67

Jake Livermore

44

Saves

Tim Krul

4

Brad Friedel

1