Southampton v Newcastle United half-time player ratings: ‘Quiet’ 5/10 & ‘unlucky’ 7/10 - gallery
Newcastle United are drawing 0-0 at Southampton in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at St Mary’s - here are the half-time player ratings from the match.
Newcastle’s first semi-final tie in 18 years has seen them create a few half-chances in the opening 45 minutes. Joelinton thought he’d given the visitors the lead late in the second half only for the goal to be quickly ruled out for handball.
Southampton also tested Nick Pope with Carlos Alcaraz having a shot from distance shortly before the half-time break.
Here are the half-time player ratings from the match...
1. Nick Pope - 8
Had to be quick off his line to clear a Southampton through ball and was almost caught out by an Alcaraz shot from distance in the first half. Did well to deny Adams one-on-one in the second half and once again shortly after. Another crucial performance in goal.
2. Kieran Trippier - 6
Put a number of testing crosses into the box but no team-mate could get on the end of them. Passing was sloppy at times. Booked.
3. Fabian Schar - 7
Recovered from an early injury scare to keep Southampton at bay. Photo: Julian Finney
4. Sven Botman - 7
Should have done better with a back post effort but remained solid defensively.