8:19PM, Mon Jul 16, 2012

Newcastle United 1-0 AS Monaco

By James Craggs Location: Newcastle

Demba Ba scores the winner against AS Monaco

A first-half goal from Demba Ba was enough for Newcastle to beat AS Monaco in the second friendly of their pre-season preparations.

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Ba's 33rd minute close range header came as he out-jumped Monaco goalkeeper Daniel Subasic to head Shoal Ameobi's flick home.

Newcastle's side remains experimental as they are still missing those players who were involved in Euro 2012.

Alan Pardew's side enjoyed much of the possession throughout the game and captain Shola Ameobi came close in the first minute as he struck the post with a header.

New signings Romain Amalfitano and Gael Bigirimana both started the match and played over an hour.

Notably, both Sylvain Marveaux and Ryan Taylor featured as they both continue to return from injury whilst both Sammy Ameobi and Haris Vuckic each played a half.

Newcastle continue their pre-season with a game against Turkish side Fenerbahce on Saturday July 21.

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