MX23RW : Saturday, December 14 06:07:20| >> :120:6170:6170:
[monks data]
Sheffield United logo
Pre-season Friendlies
Jul 26, 2015 at 1pm UK
 
Newcastle logo

2-2

McNulty (49'), Freeman (87')
FT(HT: 0-1)
Wijnaldum (40'), de Jong (79')

Kieron Freeman screamer gives Sheffield United draw against Newcastle United

Kieron Freeman's late long-range strike gives Sheffield United a 2-2 draw against Newcastle United in their pre-season clash at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United and Newcastle United have played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Sunday's pre-season friendly and Chris Morgan testimonial at Bramall Lane.

Steve McClaren's charges were quickest off the starting blocks and saw Papiss Cisse strike the post just two minutes in after good work from Daryl Janmaat and Georginio Wijnaldum.

The Blades soon worked their way into the game and countered through Martyn Woolford and Che Adams, but first blood would be drawn by Newcastle five minutes before the break as Wijnaldum poked home after Cisse's initial effort was saved.

Sheffield United were level just four minutes after the restart through Mark McNulty, who exchanged passes with Adams before charging through on goal and sliding the ball in.

A high-tempo clash followed, with the Magpies seemingly set to claim the win after Jack Colback's corner from the left was nodded home by Siem de Jong in the 79th minute.

However, the Blades gave their fans cause for celebration and hope ahead of the new season by pegging their Premier League opponents back at the death through Kieron Freeman's long-range thunderbolt that left Tim Krul stranded.

ID:235504: cacheID:235504:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:3123:
Written by
Giuseppe Labellarte
No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren watches on during the pre season friendly between Gateshead and Newcastle United at Gateshead International Stadium on July 10, 2015
Read Next:
Newcastle open US tour with defeat
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!