Newcastle United player ratings from cup final defeat: How did Santiago Munoz fare as Eddie Howe watches on?

By Dominic Scurr

Sports Editor

Published 5th May 2022, 21:33 GMT

Updated 5th May 2022, 21:36 GMT

Newcastle United Under-23s were beaten 3-2 in the Northumberland Senior Cup final against Blyth Spartans at St James’s Park – but how did the players fare?

First half goal from Sado Djalo, Robbie Dale and Nathan Buddle put Blyth in control at half-time before a second half fightback from Newcastle Under-23s saw Jay Turner-Cooke and Santiago Munoz find the net. 

Here are our player ratings from the match...

5. Matthew Bondswell - 5

Gave opposition plenty of space to threaten down his side. Booked. Photo: Stu Forster

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6. Niall Brookwell - 6

Sprayed the ball around well, just didn’t see enough of it. | Getty Images

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7. Lucas De Bolle - 5

A quiet display by his standards. | Getty Images

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8. Tom Allan - 6

Saw a close range effort saved in the second half. Got into some decent areas. | Getty Images

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