It was far from easy but Newcastle have picked up a second straight 2-1 victory downing Nottingham Forest at the daunting City Ground last night. The performance was excellent with two goals from Alexander Isak enough to take the three points, but just barely.
Elliot Anderson had his dream shattered by a controversial VAR ruling. The Geordie came on in the second half for Allan Saint-Maximin, who is reportedly injured. The 20-year-old provided an instant spark in his best performance for his hometown club.
That performance should have been topped with a match-winning maiden goal. However, the referee was called on to review Sean Longstaff’s role in the buildup. It was ruled that Felipe wasn’t in control when his attempted clearance was deflected by Longstaff.
Justice prevailed as Newcastle won a penalty which Isak coolly dispatched into the net. The Swede was outstanding scoring in added time at the end of both halves with his first strike a moment of class.
Barring the VAR debacle, this was an excellent match of football with Newcastle putting in an entertaining display. The result had a lot riding on it with Forest just 2 points above the bottom three.
There were plenty of borderline challenges, gamesmanship, and class on offer. Former Magpie Jonjo Shelvey put in an excellent performance for his new club and didn’t skirt any of his duals.
The three points are what Newcastle need heading into the international break which arrives in a timely manner. Next up is a critical showdown against Manchester United. The hope is Miguel Almiron, Anthony Gordon, and Miguel Almiron are available.
If not, Anderson could get just his second league start. It would be well-deserved. But for Isak’s exploits, the local lad put in a Man of the Match display with VAR’s cruelty momentarily delaying his dream of scoring for Newcastle United.
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236 comments so far
The Taco Taker
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:36 PM
Comment #161Ace
I know what you mean relegation battles are great fun when you ain’t in the mixer.
Really hoping Everton and West Ham go down. Although Everton getting something today would be good for us in terms of keeping Chelsea out of sight.
The Taco Taker
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:38 PM
Comment #162And sorry ace I copied your Pedro post without knowing it 🙂
Toonarmy of Frogs
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:38 PM
Comment #163https://www.nufc.co.uk/matches/first-team/2022-23/nottingham-forest-v-newcastle-united/
10 mins extended highlights
Ace50
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:38 PM
Comment #164Of all the teams down the bottom, I would love Everton to go down too. Not so bothered about West Ham. Would have been good if Villa were struggling down there too but hey-ho.
Essex Geordie Bill
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:38 PM
Comment #165I thought that we should have bought both Murphy’s at the time, from what I’ve seen of Josh he has looked a lot better than a League 1 player.
Identical twins in the team could cause the opposition some confusion! 🙂
Ace50
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:39 PM
Comment #166Imitation is the greatest compliment TTT 🙂
Essex Geordie Bill
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:40 PM
Comment #167RIP Jaqueline Gold, she bought a lot of pleasure to many people.
Ace50
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:43 PM
Comment #168The most pleasing thing about last night’s match was the way we played. It’s so refreshing and we are slowly getting back to our better play from earlier in the season. I don’t comment on match day typically as some people are like rollercoasters – one minute they’re on a high and love everything about the toon, and next minute we’re s**t and let’s get rid of “insert any name here”.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:44 PM
Comment #169Ace50,
It’s a shame because that half a dozen spoil it for everyone who would like to post during the match, it’s almost hysterical.
Ace50
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:48 PM
Comment #170Spurs 1-0 up
Fenham to Chalfont
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:50 PM
Comment #171Need saints to get back into that game. They are unlucky to not be winning let alone behind.
cleveleysbob
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:53 PM
Comment #172Macaulay Langstaff has scored his 37th goal this season for Notts Co.
Playing in Black & White, but conference league. 😆
The Taco Taker
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:54 PM
Comment #173That is the problem with Southampton though they don’t take their chances. Always expected a Spurs win in this game (hope I am wrong though)
I think we will overtake Spurs but this games is not one we should be worried about.
cleveleysbob
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:54 PM
Comment #174Following the theme above “maybe we got the wrong Longstaff “ 😆
Ap
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:56 PM
Comment #175Is this a joke or true?
https://twitter.com/FBAwayDays/status/1636772584804220928?s=20
Ty21
Mar 18, 2023 at 4:08 PM
Comment #1761-1
The Taco Taker
Mar 18, 2023 at 4:08 PM
Comment #177It is fake no seats have been put into Evertons new stadium yet.
Ty21
Mar 18, 2023 at 4:11 PM
Comment #178Nice another 1-1
Toon fans bad
Mar 18, 2023 at 4:11 PM
Comment #179Was Wilson not warmimg up before half time? Was it for Maxi? So we would have seen 2 up top?
cleveleysbob
Mar 18, 2023 at 4:13 PM
Comment #180Gateshead winning, Sunderland losing, just need Carlisle to win for a very happy day.
Leicester equalise. Getting better.
cleveleysbob
Mar 18, 2023 at 4:15 PM
Comment #181Tfb, that was the plan, but it changed at half time, don’t know why, but it worked.
Ty21
Mar 18, 2023 at 4:15 PM
Comment #182Toon fans bad
Think so, Isak was moved to the left for a while. Change of mind after the equaliser probably?
The Taco Taker
Mar 18, 2023 at 4:17 PM
Comment #183Busy cooking so I turned the radio on in the kitchen and am listening to the Mackem match. It sounds like a bloody pantomime – boooo, boooo!!
😀
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Mar 18, 2023 at 4:53 PM
Comment #184Afternoon lads and lasses, how are we all doing? Personally nursing a bit of a headache after enjoying St Paddy’s Day revelry a tad too much, but it was all in good craic. Had a great lunch catch-up with the one and only Magicmac54, very much looking forward to the April catch-up now, should be great craic. More immediately looking forward to the crunch match between Ireland and England in the Six Nations, no complacency on our end. The English will be out to spoil the party, injuries on our end, England looking to reclaim pride following that result v France so it could be a tricky one.
On the Toon, great result for the lads last night and great to see Isak get 90 mins in the legs and two goals too is brilliant. Agree that the intl break comes at the right time to get some players up to full fitness. Top 4 tilt still on!
north east lincs toon
Mar 18, 2023 at 4:55 PM
Comment #1853/3 spuds – saints get in
Munster Mag
Mar 18, 2023 at 4:56 PM
Comment #186Right, big reaction to you anthem. Irish fans bawling out ours.
Come on lads, sew it inta them
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 18, 2023 at 4:57 PM
Comment #187Ha ha, get in Soton.
martoon
Mar 18, 2023 at 4:57 PM
Comment #188Very dodgy penalty for Southampton but we’ll take it 🙂
The Taco Taker
Mar 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Comment #1893-3 – nice another result goes our way.
lochinvar
Mar 18, 2023 at 5:02 PM
Comment #190nelincstoon
Good spot
Blink of an eye
I’d just seen that Spurs had a minute to hang on and was a bit pissed with Southampton
Not now !
Dubai Micky
Mar 18, 2023 at 5:04 PM
Comment #191Interesting the amount of Qatar Airways advertising at the Saudi Grand Prix….
lochinvar
Mar 18, 2023 at 5:04 PM
Comment #192Wolves v Leeds into the 12th minute of extra time.
Blimey as the kids say.
Looks like football will soon be a game of three halves
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Mar 18, 2023 at 5:10 PM
Comment #193Have said before will be gutted if we finish below Spurs terrible team entitled fans vit thankfully they have a bunch of bottle merchants in their squad
Us and Brighton putting them under pressure they could fold easily allowing 1 or 2 of us to overtake
The Taco Taker
Mar 18, 2023 at 5:11 PM
Comment #194I said earlier that I want Everton to go down but I also really hope they win vs Chelsea. Chelsea in the bottom half at this stage of the season and every team below them is in a relegation fight! Hilarious stuff.
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 18, 2023 at 5:12 PM
Comment #195Great result today. Spurs being Spursey again. Inconsistent…
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 18, 2023 at 5:14 PM
Comment #196LCBP – how can you call Spurs a terrible team when they’re above us and were 4th last year? Baffling thing to say. Spurs are a very good team, just inconsistent.
Ty21
Mar 18, 2023 at 5:16 PM
Comment #197There you go again. The teams that some poster said would easily overtake Newcastle drops points again. Chelsea next?
Ty21
Mar 18, 2023 at 5:17 PM
Comment #198The entire Spurs backline have been terrible for years.
Ty21
Mar 18, 2023 at 5:20 PM
Comment #199Wow, Emery have Villa climbing up quietly.
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 18, 2023 at 5:21 PM
Comment #200Ty21 – the Spurs backline have been creaking for a while but they still managed 4th last season and they’re 4th now.
What does that say about us being being a “terrible team”? That’s mad. Spurs are a very good team but inconsistent, which is why we can finished above them. Kane and Son are incredible and Hjoberg is an excellent player too.