Joelinton scored a spectacular goal, but AC Milan’s comeback victory at St. James’ Park ended Newcastle United’s hopes of making it to the UEFA Champions League round of 16.
The Magpies had a great start to the Matchday 6 match, but they fall short despite requiring a win and a slip from Paris Saint-Germain to advance from “The Group of Death.”
Miguel Almiron’s opening goal was only saved by some brilliant defending from England international Fikayo Tomori, but the Milan defense was powerless to stop Joelinton’s 18-yard blast on minute thirty-three.
After the break, Milan got better and shocked the Toon Army on minute 59 with a close-range goal from former Chelsea player Christian Pulisic.
Both teams struck the woodwork in the thrilling end-to-end match, and six minutes from the end, Serie A’s substitute Samuel Chukwueze sealed the team’s place in the UEFA Europa League.
Following PSG’s draw against the league-leading Borussia Dortmund, Kylian Mbappe and company advance to the knockout stage in second place. Eddie Howe’s team comes in last in Group F, behind Milan in third place.
Newcastle’s Premier League matchup against Fulham is scheduled for this Saturday. On Sunday, AC Milan takes on Monza at home in Serie A.