Nile Ranger makes Goalscoring Return for U21s

A returning Nile ranger could only watch as Newcastle United reserves were held in their latest match against Sunderland. The match finished level with both sides scoring two goals a piece.

Newcastle United would probably feel aggrieved after they took the lead twice in the match on 8^th minute (Nile Ranger) and 37^th Minute (Bradden Inman) but both times were pegged back by on 22^nd Minute (Connor Wickham) and 91^st Minute (Craig Lynch).

Both teams had their chances to win the game and pick up all three points on offer. Sunderland especially who missed a penalty in the 69^th minute with score still at 2-1. A draw was probably a fair result but the young magpies would have felt that they did deserve full 3 points having repelled what Sunderland had to offer for the first 90 minutes.

The draw leaves reserves 3^rd in the table on 14 points 6 points behind leaders Tottenham Hotspurs. Aston Villa are 4^th on 12 points but have 2 games in hand over Newcastle United. Newcastle’s next competitive game is at home to Aston villa on 4^th of December.

P.S

• Young Magpie striker JJ Hooper played for the reserves, despite having signed for Darlington on loan a few days ago.

• Michael Riley was also praised for his performance and effort in the match

Team Line Ups:

Sunderland Under-21s: Jordan Pickford, Liam Marrs, David Ferguson, David Vaughan, Connor Oliver, James Armstrong (Scott Harrison 18), Alex Gorrin (Jordan Laidler 73), Adam Reed (c), Connor Wickham (Mikael Mandron 84), Craig Lynch, Roarie Deacon

Subs not used: Ben Wilson, Wade Joyce

Newcastle United Under-21s: Jak Alnwick, Steven Logan, Michael Riley, Curtis Good (c), Yven Moyo, Conor Newton, Mehdi Abeid, Bradden Inman, Marcus Maddison (Brandon Miele 70), Nile Ranger (Dennis Knight 70), JJ Hooper

Subs not used: Freddie Woodman, Alex Kitchen