Yoane Wissa scores twice as Newcastle tops Valencia in friendly
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Newcastle United defeated Valencia 2-1 in a pre-season friendly at Mestalla Stadium on August 8, 2026, marking Matthias Jaissle's first match in charge. Yoane Wissa, a second-half substitute, scored both goals for Newcastle, helping to come back after Filip Ugrinic opened the scoring for Valencia. Wissa equalized with a close-range finish before scoring again after a setup from new signing Bazoumana Toure. Newcastle aims to continue building momentum ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Wissa scores both goals for Newcastle in the second half.
- •Filip Ugrinic scored first for Valencia in the match.
- •Bazoumana Toure assisted Wissa for the second goal.
- •Jaissle's tenure begins with a victory in pre-season.
- •Match held at Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain.
- 9:11 PMBBC Sport — Wissa & Toure star as Jaissle wins first Newcastle friendly - ratings
"Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scores twice in a 2-1 win against Valencia in Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge - but how did the Magpies players perform?
"Substitute Yoane Wissa scored twice to give Matthias Jaissle a winning start as Newcastle boss with a 2-1 comeback pre-season win at 10-man Valencia.
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External links- BBC SportAug 8, 2026, 9:11 PMWissa & Toure star as Jaissle wins first Newcastle friendly - ratings
Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scores twice in a 2-1 win against Valencia in Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge - but how did the Magpies players perform?
- Sky Sports Football—Wissa double gives Newcastle boss Jaissle winning start at 10-man Valencia
Substitute Yoane Wissa scored twice to give Matthias Jaissle a winning start as Newcastle boss with a 2-1 comeback pre-season win at 10-man Valencia.
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