Newcastle United were hoping to get back on track against Brentford FC. Instead, they suffered another defeat.
Newcastle United are on track in the Champions League after their recent 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao, but Eddie Howe’s team are stumbling around in the lower half of the league table and can’t seem to get going. Against Brentford FC, who had one point more than the Magpies, Woltemade and Co. wanted to climb back up the table.
And Woltemade, who will also be playing for the German national team during the upcoming international break, even saw the visitors get off to a good start: Barnes beat two opponents with a great solo effort and slammed the ball into the net with Newcastle’s first real chance (26′).
Schade reacts fastest
But there was another German international on the pitch: Schade was also nominated by Julian Nagelsmann and proved his quality shortly after the restart. From a throw-in on the right wing, Schade reacted quickest and nodded the ball past Pope, who had rushed out of his goal, into the net (56′).
Suddenly, the Bees had the upper hand, which came to a head in the 72nd minute: Burn, who had already been booked, fouled Outtara in the box, resulting in a second yellow card and a penalty. Igor Thiago converted coolly, and suddenly Newcastle were trailing.
Igor Thiago for the second time
A late surge from Woltemade and Co.? No, instead Igor Thiago sealed the deal with his brace: DFB defender Thiaw unintentionally passed the ball to the attacker, who kept his cool and made it 3-1.
So the Magpies are suddenly only two points above the relegation zone and must first focus on avoiding the drop before they can think about international competition again. However, the schedule is not getting any easier: after the international break, Newcastle will be visiting Manchester City.
