Felix Nmecha helped Borussia Dortmund edge out Newcastle United for a 1-0 triumph in the UEFA Champions League group stage at St. James' Park on Wednesday.
Nmecha netted the game's solitary goal in time added on at the end of the first half when he found the net to cap off a fast break. The midfielder finished low into the right corner after combining with Nico Schlotterbeck.
Wastefulness in front of goal impacted both sides in the match, Niclas Füllkrug spurning a big chance for Dortmund, Newcastle rueing a lack of composure from Callum Wilson and Anthony Gordon.
DID YOU KNOW?
Dortmund ended a 225-minute Champions League goalless streak. Entering the game, they hadn't scored yet this competition season.
Highlights
WHAT IT MEANS:
Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United are second and third in the group, respectively, level on four points. Atop the group are Paris Saint-Germain on six points. Milan are fourth on two points.
IN THE GOALS:
Nmecha scored his first Champions League goal, making him the side's top scorer in the competition this term. The shut-out for Gregor Kobel was his second clean sheet in three appearances in the competition this season, the joint most among Champions League keepers.
INJURY CONCERN:
Both sides suffered injury woes - Newcastle first losing Alexander Isak in the 14th minute, then Jacob Murphy after 69 minutes, while Dortmund had to replace Emre Can.
VAR IN ACTION:
No calls were overturned as a result of VAR.