Battling Ashington lose to NUFC reserves

Posted by The Journal on Jul 16, 09 08:49 AM in Sport

Teenage striker Sammy Ameobi was the match-winner as Newcastle United Reserves kicked off their pre-season schedule with a 3-2 win at Woodhorn Lane.

The hosts had twice battled back to restore parity before Ameobi, playing his first game since December, rifled home from 25 yards on 69 minutes.

Ashington v NUFC Reserves

United had taken just three minutes to find the breakthrough when Wesley Ngo Baheng capitalised upon hesitancy in the Colliers backline to race in on goal before finishing low past the on-rushing keeper.

The Northern League side drew level, however, on the half-hour mark, Fraser Forster losing his hold when coming to claim a right-wing corner allowing striker Keith Douglas to score.

The visitors edged back in front on the stroke of half-time, Baheng turning provider with a low cross for Fabio Zamblera to side-foot into an empty net from point-blank range.

Ashington emerged in search of a leveller and it came 10 minutes after the break when former Magpie youngster Liam Atkin guided a low 12-yard shot past Ole Soderberg.

Both sides pressed for a winner but it was the Geordies who took the honours.

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