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Newcastle Meltdown: Late Goals Sink Magpies in Germany
11 Dec
Summary
- Newcastle United led late in the match but conceded two goals.
- Alejandro Grimaldo scored a stunning late strike for Leverkusen.
- Anthony Gordon was named MVP with an equalizer and assist.
Newcastle United faced a dramatic late turnaround in their UEFA Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen, ultimately drawing 2-2. The Magpies held a significant lead as the match approached its conclusion at the BayArena, a venue known for its difficulty.
An early own goal from Bruno Guimarães had put Leverkusen ahead, but Newcastle responded. An error by goalkeeper Mark Flekken allowed Anthony Gordon to equalize from the penalty spot early in the second half. Lewis Miley then headed Newcastle into the lead in the 73rd minute.
However, the advantage was short-lived. A late distraction and a spectacular strike from Grimaldo leveled the score for Bayer Leverkusen, forcing Newcastle to rue missed opportunities to secure a crucial win and advance to the playoffs.
