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In an exhilarating Premier League encounter, Newcastle United mounted a thrilling comeback to secure a 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest at St James’ Park. The game, which kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish, highlighted both teams’ resilience and attacking prowess, but ultimately it was the Magpies who triumphed.
Forest began the match with high intensity, taking the lead in the 2nd minute through Taiwo Awoniyi. The Nigerian striker latched onto a precise through ball, beating Newcastle’s offside trap and calmly finishing past goalkeeper Nick Pope. The early goal stunned the home crowd, and Steve Cooper’s men looked to capitalize on their early advantage, keeping the hosts under pressure with quick counterattacks.
Newcastle, however, soon found their rhythm and began dominating possession, pushing forward in search of an equalizer. The breakthrough came in the 17th minute when Alexander Isak found space in the Forest box to meet a brilliant cross from Kieran Trippier. Isak’s header was powerful and precise, leaving Forest goalkeeper Matt Turner with no chance. The score was level, and it seemed like the tide was turning in favor of Eddie Howe’s side.
As the first half wore on, both teams continued to trade blows. Forest regained the lead in the 26th minute when Willy Boly rose highest to head home a free-kick from Morgan Gibbs-White. The Magpies were rocked by this second setback, but they refused to be rattled. Their response was immediate, with Anthony Gordon delivering a pinpoint cross to the feet of Isak in the 34th minute, but Turner managed a brilliant save to deny the Swedish striker.
The second half saw Newcastle press even more relentlessly. After several close calls, the breakthrough came in the 62nd minute when Isak again found the net, this time from open play. The forward latched onto a loose ball in the box following a scramble, showing his predatory instincts to score his second of the match and level the score once more.
Newcastle’s pressure finally paid off in the 85th minute when Gordon, who had been a constant menace down the left wing, produced a stunning piece of individual skill to set up an unmarked Miguel Almirón. The Paraguayan winger made no mistake, blasting home to put the Magpies ahead for the first time in the match.
Despite a late surge from Forest, Newcastle held firm to secure a 3-2 victory. The win was a testament to the team’s character and ability to respond under pressure, while Isak’s brace and Almirón’s late goal will surely be remembered as highlights of an unforgettable match.
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