UCL: Samuel Chukuwueze Scored the Decisive Goal in the 83rd Minute against Newcastle

Super Eagle’s Winger, Samuel Chukuwueze came off the bench in the 83rd minute to score the game-winning goal as AC Milan came from behind to beat Newcastle united 2-1 at St. James’ Park.

A minute after his introduction, cap-tied Switzerland International of Nigerian descent, Noah Okafor squared the ball to Chukwueze, who curled a shot past Martin Dubravka.

The goal would prove to be the difference between both sides at the end of the regulation time with the result meaning Newcastle won’t be participating either in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League or Europa League having finished bottom of group F.

Chukwueze ends this season’s champions league campaign with two goals in 4 games.

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As both sides pushed for a winner in an open game, Milan keeper Mike Maignan did brilliantly to turn Bruno Guimaraes’ shot on to the woodwork before Rafael Leao raced clear for the Italians, only to shoot against the foot of the post.

Newcastle’s fate was sealed six minutes from time when Milan struck ruthlessly on the counter-attack with substitute Chukwueze curling a superb finish high past Martin Dubravka.

It left manager Eddie Howe and his players devastated following a return to the Champions League which was fiercely fought, but has ended with them bottom of Group F and without even the consolation of a place in the Europa League.

Elsewhere, Nigerian born George Ilenikhena scored a late winner as Belgian Royal Antwerp grabbed a famous 3-2 win against leaders Barcelona in Group H.

Although Antwerp finished at the bottom of the table with just the three points earned against Barcelona, the home fans celebrated the victory like qualification to the Last 16 Round. Ilenikhena had two other Nigerian in the squad for the night.

They include Chidera Ejuke and Alhassan Yusuf.