Fans scuffle after invading the pitch during Newcastle's friendly at Darlington. Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action ImagesNewcastle have condemned the "shameful" behaviour of supporters who invaded the pitch during the friendly at Darlington.
The Premier League club vowed to take "the strongest possible action" against fans who caused a 10-minute delay during the 2-0 win on Friday night. The trouble occurred after Sammy Ameobi scored the second goal in the 55th minute. The match looked in danger of being called off as fighting broke out on the pitch at the Darlington Arena.
A statement from the club's managing director, Derek Llambias, read: "On behalf of everyone at Newcastle United, we wholly condemn the behaviour of a number of our supporters who invaded the pitch during the second half of the club's friendly against Darlington.
"The club will be seeking to obtain footage of the disorder from Darlington and the police and will be taking the strongest possible action against those individuals responsible for the shameful behaviour. This behaviour is not typical of the vast majority of our fans, however this incident gives a poor impression of Newcastle United and its loyal supporters."
Hatem Ben Arfa made his first appearance since breaking his leg at Manchester City last October in a strong line-up. Joey Barton, who will miss the club's tour of North America after being denied a visa, opened the scoring in the third minute when he knocked home a cross from Leon Best before Ameobi drilled home a fine shot 10 minutes into the second half.
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