Darwin Nunez’s late double sees 10-man Liverpool beat Newcastle. Image: @LFC

Nunez’s late double gives 10-man Liverpool a win at Newcastle

Darwin Nunez’s late brace saw 10-man Liverpool come from a goal down to beat Newcastle United away from home.

by Eliot Mahlase

27-08-2023 20:23

in News

Darwin Nunez’s late double sees 10-man Liverpool beat Newcastle. Image: @LFC

Darwin Nunez’s late brace saw 10-man Liverpool come from a goal down to beat Newcastle United 2-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon.

The Reds started poorly and were punished in the 25th minute when Anthon Gordon capitalised on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s mistake. The afternoon got worse and worse for the Reds as captain Virgil van Dijk was shown a straight red for a dangerous tackle on a Newcastle player.

Liverpool win it late against Newcastle

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The Magpies bossed the game thereafter creating chance after chance as Liverpool looked defeated.

The Reds eventually got back into the match in the second half and in the 81st minute, Nunez equalised for Liverpool. The Uruguan latched onto Diogo Jota’s pass and, from a tight angle, drilled a precise low hit beyond Pope.

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After the goal, the Reds smelled blood and Nunez would have the final say deep into the five additional minutes as he coolly slotted beyond Pope to complete an incredible turnaround.