Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon scored twice from the spot in a 4-0 win at Union Saint-Gilloise as Eddie Howe’s side recorded their first victory in this season’s Champions League.
The England international linked up nicely in attack withNick Woltemade and the recalled Anthony Elanga, who also impressed in Brussels, having a hand in two of Newcastle’s goals as his electric pace caused the home defence all kinds of problems.
The Swede’s run down the right flank and centre was only headed out to the unmarked Sandro Tonali on the edge of the area and his low strike was cleverly redirected into the net by the alert Woltemade to give the Magpies a deserved 17th-minute lead.
And in the process, Newcastle’s record signing became the first player to score on both his first Premier League and Champions League starts for the Magpies, while also taking his tally to three goals for his new side.
Anthony Gordon scores from the penalty spot for Newcastle
It was from another penetrating Elanga dribble down the right that the visitors doubled their advantage just before half-time when Fedde Leysen chopped down the winger, with Gordon – taking over penalty duties from the now departed Alexander Isak – keeping his cool from the spot to put Newcastle in control heading into the second period.
Gordon’s inviting centre then forced the hapless Leysen to concede another spot-kick, which the forward duly converted to allow his manager to make a raft of changes midway through the second half with Nottingham Forest at home on Sunday no doubt on his mind.
Nick Woltemade caused problems up front for the Magpies
And there was still time for a fourth after an eye-catching counter-attack that started with that man Gordon inside his own half, before, in the blink of an eye, Harvey Barnes swept home at the other end for his first goal since April as Newcastle registered their biggest-ever win in the competition [excluding qualifiers].
