After an inconsistent 2024 so far, Newcastle had a chance to get their charge for European places back on track after the international break.
Things couldn’t have started better, as Gordon won a penalty that Isak despatched coolly.
An early injury to captain Lascelles saw Krafth brought on in a defensive reshuffle, which caused the Toon to become completely chaotic.
Antonio got an equaliser in the first half, and right before half time, they look the lead from a quickly taken set-piece. Some controversy surrounded this, as Schär was on the ground with his weekly head injury at the time.
If the second goal Newcastle conceded was chaotic, the third was shambolic, as Bowen was able to run through an utterly enormous cavern of space in defence and calmly slotting home from the edge of the area.
St James was at risk of turning toxic at an utterly dreadful capitulation, and yet another injury to substitute Almirón didn’t help the mood in the ground.
Howe then took a big risk, in which he removed initial defensive substitute Krafth for Hall and brought on Barnes to replace the injured Almirón.
Newcastle seemed to regain their shape, and in the 77th minute, Gordon won another penalty. Referee Robert Jones initially ignored the penalty claim, but awarded after a VAR check.
Isak again, calmly slotted the exact same strike past Fabianski and belief that a point could he salvaged began to bubble.
Newcastle got their equaliser as a counter attack saw Isak put through the returning Barnes, who slotted the ball through Fabianski’s legs. St James’ erupted with joy as Newcastle had got themselves back into it.
In the last minute of normal time, Gordon played some superb hold-up play, holding three defenders with strength, before laying to off to Barnes, who beat his marker with one touch before curling in absolute screamer from the edge of the area.
St James exploded in ecstasy as Barnes had won it with a blockbuster goal, in a blockbuster game. right at the end of ninety minutes.
Somehow, there was still more drama, as Dubravka flapped at a cross, and Soucek missed a sitter from a few yards out, and Gordon was sent off for a second yellow.
The final whistle finally came to end an absolutely remarkable game, and a very important three points for the Magpies.
An absolute roller coaster! Never bet on the early kick-off!
Putrid-Impact8999 on
He loves scoring a winner.
charlierc on
Oh yeah this one was wild
Basketball312 on
I remember saying to my Dad “at least now we have a chance” when they brought on Kalvin Phillips.
quickshot89 on
This or Leeds for Barnes best game for us?
Any-Beautiful540 on
One of the best games I have seen since the takeover almost as good as the Leeds game this season.
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After an inconsistent 2024 so far, Newcastle had a chance to get their charge for European places back on track after the international break.
Things couldn’t have started better, as Gordon won a penalty that Isak despatched coolly.
An early injury to captain Lascelles saw Krafth brought on in a defensive reshuffle, which caused the Toon to become completely chaotic.
Antonio got an equaliser in the first half, and right before half time, they look the lead from a quickly taken set-piece. Some controversy surrounded this, as Schär was on the ground with his weekly head injury at the time.
If the second goal Newcastle conceded was chaotic, the third was shambolic, as Bowen was able to run through an utterly enormous cavern of space in defence and calmly slotting home from the edge of the area.
St James was at risk of turning toxic at an utterly dreadful capitulation, and yet another injury to substitute Almirón didn’t help the mood in the ground.
Howe then took a big risk, in which he removed initial defensive substitute Krafth for Hall and brought on Barnes to replace the injured Almirón.
Newcastle seemed to regain their shape, and in the 77th minute, Gordon won another penalty. Referee Robert Jones initially ignored the penalty claim, but awarded after a VAR check.
Isak again, calmly slotted the exact same strike past Fabianski and belief that a point could he salvaged began to bubble.
Newcastle got their equaliser as a counter attack saw Isak put through the returning Barnes, who slotted the ball through Fabianski’s legs. St James’ erupted with joy as Newcastle had got themselves back into it.
In the last minute of normal time, Gordon played some superb hold-up play, holding three defenders with strength, before laying to off to Barnes, who beat his marker with one touch before curling in absolute screamer from the edge of the area.
St James exploded in ecstasy as Barnes had won it with a blockbuster goal, in a blockbuster game. right at the end of ninety minutes.
Somehow, there was still more drama, as Dubravka flapped at a cross, and Soucek missed a sitter from a few yards out, and Gordon was sent off for a second yellow.
The final whistle finally came to end an absolutely remarkable game, and a very important three points for the Magpies.
An absolute roller coaster! Never bet on the early kick-off!
He loves scoring a winner.
Oh yeah this one was wild
I remember saying to my Dad “at least now we have a chance” when they brought on Kalvin Phillips.
This or Leeds for Barnes best game for us?
One of the best games I have seen since the takeover almost as good as the Leeds game this season.