Coming Home Newcastle - Newcastle Players in the World CupA prudent and measured bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48541/cominghome-fave.png2014-07-06T00:02:06+01:00http://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com/rss/stream/48882392014-07-06T00:02:06+01:002014-07-06T00:02:06+01:00Krul saves the Dutch
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<p>Newcastle's keeper came on for PKs and came up big.</p> <p>It seemed like most of this World Cup run would feature no Tim Krul. Newcastle's keeper hasn't seen any action this tournament. That is, until the 199th minute, when Krul was subbed on for penalty kicks. After Costa Rica and the Netherlands played a scoreless affair for 120 minutes.</p>
<p>Given that Krul is 2/20 in penalties for Newcastle, the move was widely criticized. But, the Newcastle man came up big with two massive saves. Krul saved Bryan Ruiz's attempt to give the Dutch a lead. From then, the Dutch and Costa Rica traded goals. Until Michael Umana came up for Costa Rica in a must-score situation.....</p>
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<p>Krul came up big again to send the Netherlands to the semifinals.</p>
<p>Louis van Gaal's gamble paid off, and Krul's first bit of World Cup action will put him down in Dutch lore.</p>
<p>And it made Newcastle Twitter pretty happy.</p>
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<p>TIM KRUL PK TRASH TALK DOT GIF</p>
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<p>Tim Krul is my favourite Geordie.</p>
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<p>Timmy timmy kruuuuulllll!!!</p>
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<p>Kid with a Geordie accent in the semi final of the World Cup.................... Tim fucking Krul</p>
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<p>Newcastle united live on in the World Cup. Mad moment to see <a href="https://twitter.com/TimKrul">@TimKrul</a> come on and win it for holland.</p>
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<p>Though, Sunderland was their usual selves...</p>
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<p>So mad RT <a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a>: Reckon it was the four penalty takers who won it for Holland, like, but whatevs.</p>
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<p>Oh well. Our keeper is off to the semifinals.</p>
https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com/2014/7/6/5873543/tim-krul-saves-netherlands51dimes2014-06-22T00:59:05+01:002014-06-22T00:59:05+01:00Shola a late sub in Nigeria win
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<p>Shola was a late sub, and helped Nigeria see it through.</p> <p>Shola Amobi came on in the 65th minute in Nigeria's 1-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina and helped the Super Eagles pick up a vital three points in their quest to qualify for the knock out stages.</p>
<p>Shola didn't factor into the match all that much, Nigeria using him in a fairly defensive role. His size was an asset in the box with Bosnia making crosses late. He had a successful clearance late in the match to help preserve the clean sheet. Here's his player chart, via FourFourTwo:</p>
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<p>Shola was 12 of 13 passing.</p>
<p>The game was plenty controversial, with Bosnia scoring a wrongfully disallowed goal and Nigeria scoring when maybe they shouldn't. That happened prior to Shola's arrival on the pitch.</p>
<p>The win means Nigeria is ever closer to securing a place in the knockout stages. With four points, they are second in the group, with Bosnia eliminated. Iran has one point and would need a win over Bosnia to tie. Meanwhile, what has been a fairly defensively stout Nigeria will take on a less than impressive Argentina.</p>
https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com/2014/6/22/5831022/shola-plays-defensive-role-in-nigeria-win51dimes2014-06-20T21:54:09+01:002014-06-20T21:54:09+01:00Moussa Sissoko scores as France dominate
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<p>Sissoko's goal was Newcastle's first of the 2014 World Cup.</p> <p><span>Moussa Sissoko</span> scored and <span>Mathieu Debuchy</span> played 90 minutes as France defeated <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/switzerland">Switzerland</a> 5-2 in a match that wasn't that close on Friday.</p>
<p>Sissoko's goal was <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/france">France's</a> fifth, so obviously the match was well in hand, but he was an instrumental part of the French midfield from the start. That he scored while playing down the right wing will only serve to reignite the debate over his most effective position in Alan Pardew's midfield, but today is about celebrating <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com/">Newcastle's</a> first goal of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/world-cup-2014">2014 World Cup</a>.</p>
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<p>Mathieu Debuchy had a solid match as well, and while the situation didn't dictate that he overlap nearly as much as he did for the victory over <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/honduras">Honduras</a>, he made several huge defensive plays, including a vital tackle in the box when the outcome was still somewhat in question.</p>
<p>Former Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye also started, and he hit the bar on a rebound after Karim Benzema had his first half penalty saved.</p>
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<p>Of course, the margin was such that the miss didn't really matter, but fans who are still sore over Cabaye's departure might take some small measure of joy in this bit of misfortune. He was also booked in the waning moments, and will miss France's next match against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/ecuador">Ecuador</a>.</p>
<p>That match will be academic from Les Bleus' point of view, as they will advance to the Round of 16.</p>
<p>Howay Sissoko!</p>
https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com/2014/6/20/5828590/moussa-sissoko-world-cup-goal-france-newcastle-united-nufcRobert L. Bishop2014-06-19T19:06:44+01:002014-06-19T19:06:44+01:00Tiote gets off some shots, is booked in loss
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<p>Tiote had a classic Tiote game: as in, he got a booking and had a couple shots from range.</p> <p>Cheick Tiote had another decent outing, as he played all 90 minutes in Ivory Coast's 2-1 loss to Colombia in group action.</p>
<p>Tiote wasn't as crisp with his passing as he was in <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/british-open">the open</a>er, but he still had a good outing. Here's his passing chart, via FourFourTwo:</p>
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<p>In case you don't have time to count, he was 53 of 59 passing. Of course, it isn't a Tiote match until he unleashes his shot that is no where near the goal.</p>
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<p>If you had the under in our side bet in the open thread, you won it (O/U on from range shots from Tiote was 2.5).</p>
<p>And, of course, it's not a TRUE Tiote game until he gets booked, which he received in the 90th minute. All in all though, it was a clean match for a player that is known for his physical play. Tiote committed three fouls on the afternoon.</p>
<p>With the loss, Ivory Coast remains at three points in Group C. They will close out group play with a match against Greece on June 24.</p>
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<p>The Nigerian striker had a few go's, but couldn't connect against Iran.</p> <p>Newcastle fans were disappointed when Shola Ameobi wasn't put into the Starting XI for Nigeria today. But, shortly after halftime, the Tyneside hero made his World Cup debut.</p>
<p>Shola had a few cracks at goal late, including an snap header that was defended well by Iran. In the last few minutes, the Nigerian attack tried to pick out Shola, but it was not to be.</p>
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<p>Given that Nigeria will be looking or goals, and that the focal point of the attack was Shola, Nigeria's next game against Bosnia-Herzegovina may feature #23 a bit more.</p>
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<p>France's 3-0 victory had a Newcastle flavor.</p> <p><span>Mathieu Debuchy</span> played all 90 minutes and <span>Moussa Sissoko</span> was a 56th minute substitute as <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/france">France</a> soundly defeated <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/honduras">Honduras</a> 3-0 Sunday in Group E play. Honduras played with 10 men for the entire second half after <span>Wilson Palacios</span> was sent off for two bookings just before the halftime whistle.</p>
<p>Debuchy was particularly influential, as he and Mathieu Valbuena torched the left side of the Honduras defense all game long. Following Palacios' exit, he was able to play in an advanced role virtually the entire half (not that he was having any trouble overlapping in the first place). Debuchy featured in the run-up to the third goal, as a corner designed for a long shot from him was deflected to Karim Benzema, who coolly slotted his second tally home.</p>
<p>For his part, Sissoko played a box-to-box type role that suits his playing style (as opposed to the way he's typically deployed in Alan Pardew's formation), and got involved in some decent chances before France packed it in early. At one point, he, Debuchy, and former Magpie Yohan Cabaye (who started and played 64 minutes) combined on a nice sequence that was just enough to make a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com/">Newcastle</a> fan's heart ache.</p>
<p>Cabaye also provided the cross on what ended up being counted as an own goal for goalkeeper Noel Valladares. That score was the first real use of the goal line technology in the cup and confirmed a goal that probably would have been disallowed without the aid of the camera.</p>
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<p>Loic Remy, who is still technically on loan at Newcastle, did not play. France next play <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/switzerland">Switzerland</a>, who defeated <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/ecuador">Ecuador</a> in extra time earlier in the day, on Friday. Les Bleus currently lead Group E on goal differential.</p>
https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com/2014/6/15/5812610/debuchy-sissoko-feature-as-france-roll-10-man-hondurasRobert L. Bishop2014-06-15T03:53:58+01:002014-06-15T03:53:58+01:00Tiote starts, Ivory Coast defeat Japan 2-1
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<p>Cheik Tiote started in the middle for Les Elephants, who defeated Japan on the strength of goals from Wilfried Bony and Gervinho.</p> <p>Cheik Tiote played all 90 minutes Saturday night as his Cote d'Ivoire squad defeated Japan 2-1 in Group C action.</p>
<p>Tiote started in the pivot of the 4-2-3-1 with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/players/245736/serey-die">Serey Die</a>, a familiar position for him, and the pair effectively funneled <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/japan">Japan's</a> attacks to the wings as they largely refused to build through the middle. Japan grabbed the lead in the first half on a fine effort from Keisuke Honda, but following Didier Drogba's introduction in the second half, Les Elephants capitalized on their chances. Tiote won a ball that led to a 64th minute <span>Wilfried Bony</span> header, and Gervinho added another just a minute later. Naturally, the Blue Samurai fought for an equalizer, but tight defense from Tiote and others ensured the victory for the team in orange.</p>
<p>The day was stolen, however, by the Ivorian crowd, who brought some awesomely ridiculous scarves to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/brazil">Brazil</a>:</p>
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/ivory-coast">Ivory Coast</a> are now second in Group C, as <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/colombia">Colombia</a> dispatched of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/greece">Greece</a> 3-0 earlier in the day. Les Elephants and Colombia will meet on Thursday. The next action for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com/">Newcastle</a> players takes place on Sunday as <span>Mathieu Debuchy</span> and <span>Moussa Sissoko</span> (as well as some other French persons, presumably) will take on <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/honduras">Honduras</a>.</p>
https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com/2014/6/15/5811044/tiote-starts-ivory-coast-defeat-japan-2-1Robert L. Bishop2014-06-11T15:03:13+01:002014-06-11T15:03:13+01:00Newcastle United World Cup Watching Guide
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<p>Four Newcastle players (and three former players with close ties to the team) will be competing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.</p> <p>Assuming that construction on all of the requisite buildings is completed on time, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/world-cup-2014">2014 FIFA World Cup</a> will begin on Thursday, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com/">Newcastle</a> fans will have plenty of action to be invested in. Four current players (and three more with very close ties to the team) will represent their nations in the month-long tournament.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/france">France</a>, represented by right back <span>Mathieu Debuchy</span> (<a target="_blank" href="http://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com/2014/6/8/5791476/debuchy-to-miss-world-cup">probably</a>) and midfielder <span>Moussa Sissoko</span>, as well as former players Yohan Cabaye and Loic Remy, will be competing in Group E. All four players are expected to play significant roles, assuming clean bills of health. Cote d'Ivoire will feature Cheik Tiote at midfield, and they are competing in Group C. Group B's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/netherlands">Netherlands</a> team will carry goalkeeper <span>Tim Krul</span>, who is backing up Michel Vorm. Toon supporters will also likely be keeping tabs on long-time forward <span>Shola Ameobi</span>, who will be leading the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/nigeria">Nigeria</a>n attack in Group F.</p>
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<p>15 June</p>
<p>Cote d'Ivoire - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/japan">Japan</a>, 0200*<br>France - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/honduras">Honduras</a>, 2000</p>
<p>16 June</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/iran">Iran</a> - Nigeria, 2000</p>
<p>18 June</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/australia">Australia</a> - Netherlands, 1700</p>
<p>19 June</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/colombia">Colombia</a> - Cote d'Ivoire, 1700</p>
<p>20 June</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/switzerland">Switzerland</a> - France, 2000</p>
<p>21 June</p>
<p>Nigeria - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/bosnia-and-herzegovina">Bosnia and Herzegovina</a>, 2300</p>
<p>23 June</p>
<p>Netherlands - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/chile">Chile</a>, 1700</p>
<p>24 June</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/greece">Greece</a> - Cote d'Ivoire, 2100</p>
<p>25 June</p>
<p>Nigeria - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/argentina">Argentina</a>, 1700<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/ecuador">Ecuador</a> - France, 2100</p>
<p>*This match is officially listed on the previous day due to the local start time.</p>
<p>The knockout stages will begin on 28 June. Look out for a possible Round of 16 clash between France and Nigeria, which would happen if one team won their group and the other finished second in theirs. I'm personally rooting for this.</p>
https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com/2014/6/11/5799926/newcastle-united-players-debuchy-sissoko-tiote-krul-remy-cabaye-shola-fixtures-scheduleRobert L. Bishop