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Newcastle Secures Victory in Thrilling Match Against Leeds
Newcastle emerged victorious in a captivating match against Leeds at St. James’ Park, ending with a final score of 5 to 3. The match, part of the Premier League 2025’s 21st round, was characterized by intensity and numerous goal-scoring opportunities from both teams.
Leeds opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a goal from B. Aaronson, assisted by D. Calvert-Lewin. Newcastle responded quickly, leveling the score in the 36th minute with a goal from H. Barnes, assisted by N. Woltemade. The end of the first half was frantic, with a penalty converted by D. Calvert-Lewin just before the break, putting Leeds ahead once again.
In the second half, Newcastle came out determined to turn the game around. Joelinton equalized in the 54th minute, after an assist from Bruno Guimaraes. Leeds retaliated, with B. Aaronson scoring his second goal of the match in the 79th minute, assisted by I. Gruev. However, the joy was short-lived, as Bruno Guimaraes converted a penalty in the 90th minute for Newcastle. In added time, H. Barnes sealed the victory with his second goal, assisted by S. Botman, raising the score to 5 to 3 in favor of the home team.
The match was marked by Newcastle’s dominance in ball possession (63%), although Leeds proved to be dangerous on the counter-attack. Newcastle took 16 shots, 7 of them on target, while Leeds took 14 shots, with 6 on target. Referee Michael Salisbury showed five yellow cards, three for Newcastle and two for Leeds, reflecting the intensity of the match. A memorable game at St. James’ Park.
Substitutions newcastle: at minute 46 M. Thiaw came in and S. Botman went out., at minute 46 S. Tonali came in and V. Livramento went out., at minute 75 F. Schar came in and J. Ramsey went out., at minute 75 N. Woltemade came in and Y. Wissa went out., at minute 81 A. Gordon came in and A. Murphy went out.
Substitutions leeds: at minute 80 A. Stach came in and N. Okafor went out., at minute 86 D. Calvert-Lewin came in and L. Nmecha went out., at minute 90 I. Gruev came in and A. Tanaka went out., at minute 90 B. Aaronson came in and W. Gnonto went out., at minute 90 J. Rodon came in and S. Bornauw went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Newcastle
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