Nahki Wells, Huddersfield Tie Newcastle United
Nahki Wells and his Huddersfield FC teammates took on Newcastle United in preseason action yesterday [Aug 5], pulling out a 2-2 tie on goals from Radoslaw Majewski and Jon Stead as their preseason came to a close.
According to the official Huddersfield FC website, “Academy product Stead benefitted from Duane Holmes’ incisive play to slot neatly past Dutch international Tim Krul and put Town into the lead, however Remy Cabella netted two minutes from time to secure a draw for the Magpies.
“Oliver Norwood flashed an effort past Tim Krul’s upright in the fifth minute as the Terriers passed the ball well on a slick John Smith’s Stadium surface.
“However, it didn’t take long for Newcastle United to show their Premier League clash and after Yoan Gouffran had dragged a shot wide, the Frenchman turned provider to present Emmanuel Riviere with a tap in from six yards.
“Town continued to play their football though, with Ward, Radoslaw Majewski and Nahki Wells beginning to show signs of a blossoming relationship.
“A victory wasn’t to be for the Terriers though, but it did take a wonderful effort from Cabella to level the match. Following Murray Wallace’s foul, Newcastle’s quick thinking caught Town out and put Cabella into the clear and he finished in style, chipping over the onrushing Murphy.”
Wells and Huddersfield will open their season against AFC Bournemouth at The John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday, August 9.
