Fabian Schar inspired Newcastle United to a terrific lead in their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Swiss defender scored his team’s fourth goal just before half time, solidifying Newcastle’s dominance in the first half of the game.
The game played out at St. James’ Park as Newcastle put on a display highlighting their explosive attacking front. Schar’s goal came in the aftermath of a brutal contest for the ball. The team was 3-0 up already by the time he scored. The home crowd went wild as Schar scored Newcastle’s fourth goal and capped the scoring. Crystal Palace had a particularly difficult time re-establishing their position against the tidal wave of attacks.
Newcastle’s play over the full 90 has largely been disciplined work rate and sharp organization. I’d really said nothing about the players’ coordination and determination, but that quickly became apparent as the players generated chance after chance against their overwhelmed opponents. Schar’s goal not only highlighted his contribution to the team’s efforts but underscored Newcastle’s ability to maintain pressure on Crystal Palace’s defense.
As the game wore on, Newcastle put on a clinic. They were heavy on the ball. Overall, they fully dominated possession and spent the match hounding Crystal Palace’s back line. The home team’s relentless attacks culminated in Schar’s well-placed shot just before the break, further demoralizing an already beleaguered Crystal Palace side.
Newcastle had a lot on the line in the match. They were desperate to snatch a few precious points in the cutthroat Premier League table. To Schar’s lofty goal, the rebranded team gave a dramatic answer. They definitively stated that their goals reach far beyond this curtain raiser. They’re going for it all this year.
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