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 | | Newcastle and Bordeaux forward in Europa League, "the Magpies" lost the first place23.11.2012 |
Newcastle lost their first place in Group D of Europa League after reaching only 1:1 as a host of Maritimo and the main rival Bordeaux beat Bruges away with 2:1.
At their "Sports Direct Arena" "the Magpies" came up with most of their holders, seeking a victory that would ensure their early standings, no matter of the outcome of the next match.
Logical the hosts started more inspiring the game and in the 23rd minute Sylvain Marvel demonstrated great speed on the right entered in the penalty area and with shot between the legs of the goalkeeper brought his team ahead in the score.
However the guests from Portugal were able to respond in a similar way in the 79th minute when the center forward Fidelis pass by Steven Taylor in the penal and from acute angle managed to squeeze the ball through the legs of Tim Krull for the final 1:1.
In Belgium Bordeaux also did underestimate the importance of the game and also came up with a very strong composition. Frank Core players were given the right to perform another free kick in the 3rd minute and Brazilian Mariano centered. There was a terrible shaking in the penalty area but Jussi was at the right place to find.
In the 40th he again rose to 2:0 after Michael Almebek gave him the ball and the striker easily overcame the helpless Vladan Kujovic.
However, the hosts returned the intrigue for the last 4 minutes of the match when Maxim Lestien take advantage of the poor return to Cedric Qarase.
So Bordeaux is already a leader in the group with 10 pointswhile Newcastle is second with 9. Bruges and Maritimo - with 4 and 3 points - say goodbye to the Europa League.
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