A 90th-minute winner from Bruno Guimaraes snatches a vital three points for the Magpies, deepening Fulham’s woes.
In a dramatic finish at a roaring St. James’ Park, Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes emerged as the hero, scoring in the 90th minute to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Fulham. The crucial win provides a massive boost for the Magpies, while the visitors are left to ponder a fourth consecutive league defeat for the first time in over a year.
The match exploded into life from the very first whistle. Fulham’s Kenny Tete found himself in the referee’s book after just a few minutes, setting the tone for a relentless early assault from the hosts. The pressure nearly paid off immediately, as Newcastle forward Nick Woltemade saw his close-range effort slice agonizingly off the left-hand post.
Newcastle’s dominance continued unabated. Just ten minutes in, Bruno Guimaraes stung the goalkeeper’s hands with a powerful long-range effort, and moments later, Bernd Leno had to be at his best to tip Jacob Murphy’s fierce shot onto the post.
Despite Fulham briefly settling into the game, a Newcastle goal seemed inevitable. The breakthrough finally came in calamitous fashion for the visitors in the 18th minute. Calvin Bassey was caught dallying on the ball in his own half, allowing the alert Murphy to steal possession and fire a low, surprising shot past a stranded Leno to send the home crowd into a frenzy.
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