BBC · May 24, 2024
Newcastle thrashed 8-0 by A-League All Stars
Image caption, Eddie Howe named a young Newcastle side and saw them concede eight at Melbourne's Marvel StadiumNewcastle were thrashed 8-0 by the A-League All Stars in a post-season friendly in Melbourne.
Eddie Howe made wholesale changes to the team that beat Spurs on penalties on Wednesday and the youthful XI he picked were no match for a side made up of the top players from Australia and New Zealand's premier league.
Ben Old put the All Stars in front after five minutes and goals from Nicolas Milanovic and Adam Taggart made it 3-0 before half-time.