"Nick Woltemade opened the scoring after 17 minutes with a flick so delicate his goal was initially awarded to Sandro Tonali, whose shot appeared to have deflected in off Kevin Mac Allister, rather than the Germany striker. Then Gordon's first spot-kick two minutes before half-time ensured some comfort for the visitors at the break, with Anthony Elanga fouled just inside the area and his fellow winger sweeping in from 12 yards."
"It was Gordon's own cross that prompted the second penalty decision, awarded for Fedde Leysen's handball after a VAR review, and another composed finish was followed by a breakaway goal from substitute Harvey Barnes that saw this scoreline eclipse the 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in 2023."
"Data debrief: Gordon steps up as Magpies move on This might prove to be the day Newcastle finally left the Alexander Isak saga behind them after a testing start to the season that has been coloured by the £125m departure of their star striker. Without Isak, goals have been in short supply - although Woltemade now has three in four starts in all competitions - and questions have been asked of the contri"
Newcastle United defeated Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0 in Brussels, registering their first win and biggest-ever victory in the Champions League. Nick Woltemade opened the scoring after 17 minutes with a delicate flick. Anthony Gordon converted two penalties, one after Anthony Elanga was fouled and another following a VAR-reviewed handball by Fedde Leysen. Substitute Harvey Barnes added a late breakaway goal to complete the rout. The win follows an earlier European defeat to Barcelona and comes amid a difficult domestic campaign and the costly £125m departure of striker Alexander Isak.
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