Goals from Tom Allan and Yannick Toure either side of half-time gave Ben Dawson’s team all three points in an evenly-contested Premier League 2, Division 2, clash. Our reporter Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see who shone and struggled:
. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Ben Dawson Manager of Newcastle United u23s looks on during the Premier League Cup Final match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on May 08, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Newcastle Under-23s boss Ben Dawson. | 2019 Getty Images Photo: Nathan Stirk
. Jake Turner - 7
Not much to do in the first half but made a point-blank save to deny Stanley Asomugha in the second. Collected a couple of crosses too. 7 | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
. Jamie Sterry - 6
Had a few problems with the lively Tyler Hamilton in the first half. A few forays forward but crossing was erratic. 6 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
. Oisin McEntee - 8
Sniffed out danger in the heart of Newcastle’s backline and made some important interceptions. 8 | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media
. Liam Gibson - 7
Kept things simple at the back. Was beaten once by Asomugha but recovered well. 7 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
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. Oliver Walters - 7
Was having a solid game at left-back but was forced off just before half-time after making a crucial tackle on Joe Hugill. 7 | Tom Banks +44(0)7474235303 Photo: Tom Banks
13. Adam Wilson - 5
(for Gibson, 60) Helped preserve the clean sheet despite a few Sunderland chances in the second half. 5 | 2017 Liverpool FC Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC
14. Victor Fernandez - N?A
(for Toure, 79) Came on in the closing stages. N/A | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Charlotte Tattersall