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Newcastle Scores Early in Champions League Playoffs

Anthony Gordon scored in the first minute to give Newcastle United the lead against Qarabag in their Champions League playoff first leg.

Newcastle United made a perfect start to their Champions League playoff first leg against Qarabag, with Anthony Gordon scoring just one minute into the match. The England winger received a pass from Dan Burn and coolly slotted his finish past the keeper.

Harvey Barnes had the first chance of the evening, a fairly tame effort that was straight at the keeper. The match kicked off at 5.45pm GMT with Newcastle looking to secure a positive result in this crucial playoff encounter.