Newcastle United 1:2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Bayer 04 Leverkusen beat Newcastle United 2-1 in a Club Friendly, with the visitors' second-half surge settling the contest despite Malick Thiaw's equaliser for the hosts. The German side struck inside the first minute through Ibrahim Maza, assisted by Christian Kofane, only for Newcastle to level just before the break when Thiaw converted Anthony Elanga's delivery.

The match turned decisively after the interval, as Leverkusen seized control and Victor Okoh Boniface netted the winner in the 82nd minute, Jeanuel Belocian providing the assist. Newcastle had edged the opening period with four shots to Leverkusen's one, but the away side flipped the script emphatically, registering eleven attempts in the second half.

Leverkusen dominated the numbers overall, holding 59% possession and firing twelve shots to Newcastle's eight, though the hosts did match them on corners. Thiaw was the standout for Newcastle, earning a 7.4 rating for his equalising goal from defence. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Leverkusen, and the result confirmed that call, with the live signals backing the visitors at 1.73.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Newcastle United vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen?

Newcastle United 1-2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Ibrahim Maza (1', assist Christian Kofane) for Bayer 04 Leverkusen; Malick Thiaw (44', assist Anthony Elanga) for Newcastle United; Victor Okoh Boniface (82', assist Jeanuel Belocian) for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

Was Bayer 04 Leverkusen's win deserved?

Yes — Bayer 04 Leverkusen were on top for most of the match.

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