Newcastle United twice squandered a lead as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers in a pulsating Premier League encounter at Molineux Stadium.
Callum Wilson‘s brace, including a penalty just before half-time, put the Magpies in a commanding position, but Wolves fought back with goals from Mario Lemina and Hwang Hee-chan to earn a share of the spoils.
The Wolves 2-2 Newcastle United result leaves Newcastle in sixth place in the Premier League table, while Wolves move up to 12th.
Wolves 2-2 Newcastle United Analysis:
Newcastle started the game brightly and took the lead in the 22nd minute when Wilson pounced on a loose ball in the box to fire past Wolves goalkeeper José Sá.
Wolves responded well to the setback and equalised in the 36th minute when Lemina headed home from close range following a corner.
The Magpies were awarded a penalty in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time when Wilson was brought down in the box by Toti Gomes. Wilson stepped up to take the spot-kick himself and made no mistake, sending Sá the wrong way to restore Newcastle’s lead.
Wolves came out fighting in the second half and were rewarded for their efforts in the 71st minute when Hwang turned in a cross from substitute Chiquinho.
The home side pushed for a winner in the closing stages, but Newcastle held firm to secure a point.
Wolves 2-2 Newcastle United Key moments:
- 22′ – GOAL! Wolves 0-1 Newcastle United (Wilson) Wilson pounces on a loose ball in the box to fire past Sá.
- 36′ – GOAL! Wolves 1-1 Newcastle United (Lemina) Lemina heads home from close range following a corner.
- 45+4′ – GOAL! Wolves 1-2 Newcastle United (Wilson) Wilson converts a penalty after being brought down by Gomes.
- 71′ – GOAL! Wolves 2-2 Newcastle United (Hwang) Hwang turns in a cross from substitute Chiquinho.
Man of the match:
Callum Wilson was the standout performer for Newcastle in this game. The English striker scored two goals, including a crucial penalty, to put his side in a commanding position.
Conclusion:
This was a game of two halves, with Newcastle dominating the first half and Wolves coming back strongly in the second. The Magpies will be disappointed to have squandered a two-goal lead, but they can take some positives from the performance, particularly in the first half.
Wolves, on the other hand, will be pleased with their comeback, and they will be looking to build on this result in their next game.
Post-match quotes:
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe:
“I am disappointed with the result, but I am pleased with the performance in the first half. We played some good football and created some good chances. However, we were punished for our mistakes in the second half. We need to learn from this game and move on.”
Wolves manager Gary O’Neil:
“I am pleased with the comeback. We showed great character to come back from two goals down. We played some good football in the second half, and we created some good chances. We need to build on this result in our next game.”
