Published: 10:50, October 26, 2023 | Updated: 10:55, October 26, 2023
Borussia Dortmund secure vital win at Newcastle
By Reuters

Newcastle United's English striker #09 Callum Wilson shoots the ball but it's stopped by Dortmund's Swiss goalkeeper #01 Gregor Kobel (right) during the UEFA Champions League Group F football match between Newcastle United and Borussia Dortmund at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England, on Oct 25, 2023. (PHOTO / AFP)

NEWCASTLE - Borussia Dortmund rekindled their hopes in Champions League Group F with a gritty 1-0 victory at Newcastle United thanks to Felix Nmecha's clinical first-half strike on Wednesday night.

Nmecha's first-time finish near the end of a high-octane opening half proved enough for the Bundesliga side to post their first win in the group at the third time of asking.

After a wide-open half, Dortmund defended their lead solidly after the break although Callum Wilson headed a chance against the crossbar and Newcastle struck the woodwork again deep into stoppage time.

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Defeat was an anti-climax for Newcastle after their win over Paris St Germain in the previous match, and the group is now wide open. PSG have six points with Newcastle and Dortmund both on four points and Milan on two.