Watch Isak’s goal and Pope’s penalty save from Newcastle vs Urawa Red Diamonds

It’s been an entertaining first half in Newcastle’s opening game of the J-League Series against Urawa Red Diamonds, with Alexander Isak scoring after two minutes and Nick Pope saving a penalty to keep us level at 1-1.

The Swede broke free after some sharp link-up play down the left from Joe Willock and Harvey Barnes, eventually firing into the bottom corner emphatically just when it seemed like the attack had been held up. Watch it below.

🇸🇪 Alexander Isak’s goal vs Urawa Red Diamonds ⚫️⚪️#NUFC

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After conceding to Nitta Rio on 25 minutes, Nick Pope then saved Tino Livramento’s blushes by saving a penalty the right-back gave away after a reckless challenge. Watch the brilliant penalty save below:

🧤 Nick Pope’s penalty save ⚫️⚪️

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We started superbly and could’ve scored more – Barnes, Longstaff and Isak have all had chances – but we could’ve easily gone behind had it not been for Pope’s heroics.

NUFC XI: Pope – Livramento, Krafth, Burn, Hall – Longstaff, Joelinton, Willock – Murphy, Isak, Barnes.

SUBS: Vlachodimos, Ruddy, Almiron, J.Miley, Turner-Cooke, Heffernan, Parkinson, Harrison, Sanusi.

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Author : Olly Hawkins

Publish date : 2024-07-31 11:12:59

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