Premier League: Schar, Barnes inspire Newcastle United to 2-1 comeback win against Wolves
Fabian Schar’s speculative effort took a deflection to draw Newcastle level after Wolves captain Mario Lemina’s 36th-minute goal had put the host ahead at the break.
Published : Sep 15, 2024 23:14 IST , WOLVERHAMPTON - 1 MIN READ
Harvey Barnes of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
Newcastle United fought back from a halftime deficit with two long-range strikes in the space of five minutes to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 at Molineux on Sunday and move into third place in the Premier League.
Fabian Schar’s speculative effort took a deflection to draw Newcastle level after Wolves captain Mario Lemina’s 36th-minute goal had put the host ahead at the break as it chased a first league success of the season.
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But while there might have been an element of fortune about Schar’s 75th-minute goal, there was no luck involved as Harvey Barnes thrashed home a spectacular winner five minutes later.
Both efforts came from outside the penalty area and dramatically turned around the outcome after struggling Wolves had dominated most of the encounter.