Newcastle United are losing 3-0 to the A-League All Stars at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne - here are the half-time player ratings from the match.
Ben Old opened the scoring for the All-Stars early on against a young Newcastle side which didn’t have a single Premier League start between them. The lack of experience was perhaps telling as Nicolas Milanovic made it 2-0 following a defensive error.
Adam Taggart made it 3-0 before half-time as the A-League All Stars were in full control heading in at the break.
The majority of Newcastle’s senior players had already left the squad ahead of the game but Kieran Trippier, Lewis Hall and Elliot Anderson were all named on the bench for the match after Eddie Howe’s side beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties on Monday.
Here are the half-time player ratings from the match (ratings updated at full-time)...
5. Dylan Charlton - 2
An unconvincing attempt at a challenge in the build-up to the opening goal. Misjudged the bounce of the ball for the second. Regained his composure and played an excellent ball through to Kuol who couldn't get a shot away. Regained some composure in the second half but goals continued to come down his side. | Getty Images
6. Joe White - 4
Brought some composure to Newcastle's performance initially but faded as the game ran away from them. | AFP via Getty Images
7. Travis Hernes - 3
Had a couple of decent touches and challenges but just couldn't get into the game. | Getty Images
8. Jay Turner-Cooke - 4
Playing in an unfamiliar deep role and struggled to get into the game before being withdrawn. | Getty Images