Nick Woltemade mark him Newcastle debut with winning header wey give Magpies their first Premier League victory of the season – 1-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers for St. James’ Park.
First half get plenty chances as Wolves start sharp, but na Newcastle carry lead enter break. Woltemade nod powerful header wey settle matter, while Jacob Murphy goal cancel because of offside.
Tonali even rattle post before halftime. Second half slow down as both teams no create much, but Eddie Howe men defend solid to hold the three points.
TPB VERDICT
Dream debut for Woltemade – goal plus complete striker performance. Newcastle start shakey but later balance, control midfield and dictate game flow. Murphy unlucky with offside, Tonali nearly score, but overall Magpies attack dey sharp.
Eddie Howe go even happy with how dem hold Wolves for second half – proper defensive shape, calm control. For Wolves, wahala continue – three blanks in four league matches, no proper threat after opening spell. Absence of Jorgen Strand Larsen dey show as Pereira boys dey lack finishing edge.
Newcastle vs Wolves Highlights
30th min – Newcastle 1-0 Wolves (Woltemade): Murphy whip perfect cross go back post, Woltemade rise like giant, bullet header enter top corner. Sweet way to announce himself to Premier League!
Man of the Match – Nick Woltemade
The German no just score – he also hustle all game. Highest duels won (8), most tackles (2), link-up play dey clean. In just 65 minutes, he show say he fit be Newcastle main man for season.
Match Stats
- Possession: Newcastle 57% – 43% Wolves
- Shots: Newcastle 16 – 8 Wolves
- Shots on Target: Newcastle 4 – 3 Wolves
- Corners: Newcastle 9 – 4 Wolves
- Fouls: Newcastle 10 – 17 Wolves
What Next?
Newcastle dey gear up for Champions League showdown vs Barcelona on Thursday night for St. James’ Park. Wolves on the other hand go get small rest before dem face Leeds United next Saturday for Molineux.
