Newcastle, England – Felix Nmecha delivered a stunning first-half winner, consigning Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United to a rare home defeat and lifting Borussia Dortmund from the bottom of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) Group F. This victory ended Dortmund’s six-game losing streak against English opposition in European away games.
St. James’ Park is no stranger to surprises, especially for visiting teams, and Borussia Dortmund came into this clash with a bold strategy. The action kicked off in breathtaking fashion as Donyell Malen and Anthony Gordon tested the goalkeepers within minutes of the opening whistle.
The frantic pace continued as Malen and Niclas Füllkrug aimed for the target from close range, but Nick Pope’s spectacular double save added even more drama to the match. The injury-enforced substitution of Alexander Isak cooled the tempo, but Dortmund’s daring approach paid off just before halftime. Nico Schlotterbeck started the move and provided the assist, with Nmecha delivering a first-time finish that left the crowd in awe.
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As the home side cranked up the pressure, Callum Wilson had a golden opportunity to equalize, but his attempt was thwarted by Gregor Kobel, who had been solid in Dortmund’s goal. Newcastle’s frustration continued as both Wilson and Gordon saw their efforts hit the woodwork late in the game, leaving the Toon Army drenched and defeated on a rain-soaked evening.
Eddie Howe and his team must regroup after missing the chance to extend their eight-game unbeaten run. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund extended their own unbeaten streak to six matches. This thrilling first-ever competitive meeting between the two sides lived up to the expectations, and they are set to face each other again in two weeks’ time with a top-two spot in Group F still up for grabs.
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