Miguel Almiron misery ahead of Copa America

The scoreline not exactly telling the full picture, as Serbia scored with three of only five efforts on target, Sweden having 20 altogether with nine of them on target. Sweden had 10 corners compared to none at all for Serbia, whilst Sweden had a possession advantage of 64% to 36%.

However, yet another warning for England, that no matter how much they might dominate matches, they need to take their chances AND cut out the mistakes at the back. Former NUFC striker Mitro with the second goal, suggesting he might not have found playing in the weak Saudi league too damaging, Mitrovic with 28 goals in 27 league starts this season.

Switzerland 1 Austria 1 (Friendly)

Fabian Schar was missing from the squad due to an injury picked up in Tuesday’s 4-0 win over Estonia, Switzerland drawing in their last warm up game before the Euros.

Spain 5 Northern Ireland 1 (Friendly)

Jamal Lewis played the full game in Mallorca and Mackem defender Dan Ballard caused a shock when putting the visitors ahead after only two minutes. Shame about the other end of the pitch as Spain retaliated with five goals of their own.

Peru 0 Paraguay 0 (Friendly)

Miguel Almiron played the first 64 minutes in this warm up for the Copa America.

Sunday 9 June

Slovakia 4 Wales 0 (Friendly)

A perfect preparation for Martin Dubravka and his international teammates, as they hammered Wales in their final warm up match for the Euros. The Newcastle United keeper making it eight clean sheets in his last 13 appearances for Slovakia.

Tuesday 11 June

Gabon 3 Gambia 2 (World Cup group qualifier)

Yankuba Minteh giving Gambia a first half lead in this World Cup group qualifier. The Newcastle United star showing yet another part of his repertoire, as a deep cross from the left saw Minteh with a perfect header from beyond the back post. Gabon though hitting back with three goals in 20 second half minutes, before a 79th goal from Adams gave Gambia late false hope.

Northern Ireland 2 Andorra 0 (Friendly)

Jamal Lewis played the full 90 minutes as two Conor Bradley goals avoided any embarrassment against Andorra. If anybody questions the value of so many international friendlies, a crowd of only 400 paying spectators gives them plenty of ammunition.

Wednesday 12 June

USA 1 Brazil 1 Friendly

Bruno Guimaraes putting in a good performance in this final warm up game ahead of the Copa America tournament. Those in front of the Newcastle United midfielder failing to put away chance after chance, with Brazil having 25 shots, including 12 on target, but only Rodrygo successful on 17 minutes. Pulisic with a 26th minute equaliser from a free-kick on the edge of the penalty area. Bruno Guimaraes one of three subs made on 65 minutes as the Brazil head coach wanted to give time on the pitch to others, ahead of the upcoming tournament.

Chile 3 Paraguay 0 (Friendly)

Miguel Almiron came off the bench and played all the second half but the damage already done with Chile 2-0 up. That became 3-0 on 53 minutes. With one goal in their last eight internationals and two wins in the last thirteen, Paraguay looking for a miracle if they hope to create a shock in the upcoming Copa America.

Sunday 16 June

England v Serbia (Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier) Euros Group match

Panama v Paraguay (Miguel Almiron) Copa America Group match

Monday 17 June

Slovakia v Belgium (Martin Dubravka) Euros Group match

Thursday 20 June

England v Denmark (Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier) Euros Group match

Friday 21 June

Slovakia v Ukraine (Martin Dubravka) Euros Group match

Monday 24 June 

Costa Rica v Brazil (Bruno Guimaraes) Copa America Group match

Colombia v Paraguay (Miguel Almiron) Copa America Group match

Tuesday 25 June

England v Slovenia (Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier) Euros Group match

Wednesday 26 June

Slovakia v Romania (Martin Dubravka) Euros Group match

Friday 28 June 

Paraguay v Brazil (Bruno Guimaraes and Miguel Almiron) Copa America Group match

Tuesday 2 July 

Colombia v Brazil (Bruno Guimaraes) Copa America Group match

There will of course be more matches, if Newcastle United players see their nations get through the group stages of the Copa America and/or the European Championships.

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