TOON ARMY TERROR! Bruno Rocket Sets Up Gordon Penalty Thriller
By SCM SPORT REPORTER
ST. JAMES’ PARK was rocking to its very foundations yesterday as Newcastle United clinched a crucial, yet nervy, 2-1 victory over ten-man Burnley in a Premier League barnstormer.
The famous cathedral on the hill was absolutely BUZZING as the Magpies got the job done, but boss Eddie Howe was left sweating buckets after a late penalty scare from the relegation-haunted Clarets.
The victory, roared on by the fervent TOON ARMY of 52,041 faithful at their iconic home, means Newcastle keep climbing the table, but they had to dig deep to see off a stubborn Burnley side who refused to surrender, even after going down to ten men.
The ground erupted just past the half-hour mark when midfield magician BRUNO GUIMARAES sent a wonder goal straight into the net from a corner—an absolute Olimpico that left the Clarets keeper flapping! It was the spark the Tyneside faithful needed, turning the already electric atmosphere up to a deafening eleven.
The match looked dead and buried on the stroke of half-time. Burnley’s Lucas Pires saw RED for a last-man challenge, and up stepped starboy ANTHONY GORDON to coolly slot home the resulting penalty. 2-0 and seemingly game over!
But this is the Premier League, and St James’ Park often serves up drama until the final whistle.
Despite the overwhelming noise and territorial advantage, a late Burnley penalty, converted by Zian Flemming in added time, caused sheer panic in the stands.
The final few minutes were pure torture for the home fans, with the SHEER WALL OF NOISE turning into a collective gasp as Burnley launched desperate long balls. But the Magpies defence held firm, and the final whistle brought a roar of relief that almost lifted the roof off the historic ground.
It was a vital three points for Howe’s men ahead of a massive Champions League clash away in Germany, proving that with the passion of St. James’ Park behind them, anything is possible.
