Yoane Wissa scores twice as Newcastle United defeats Valencia 2-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:32 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Newcastle United secured a 2-1 victory against Valencia at Mestalla on August 8, 2026. A spectacular long-range strike from Ugrinic opened the scoring for Valencia just four minutes in. Newcastle's Anthony Elanga had a goal disallowed for offside before a red card for Valencia's captain Gaya and a subsequent stretcher for Elanga further fueled tensions. Two second-half goals from Wissa, following an error by Valencia, turned the match in Newcastle's favor. The game marked the beginning of Matthias Jaissle’s tenure as manager, with a robust attendance of 43,000 fans.
- •Ugrinic scores for Valencia in the 4th minute
- •Elanga has a goal disallowed for offside
- •Gaya sent off after a serious challenge
- •Wissa scores twice in the second half
- •Match attended by 43,000 fans at Mestalla
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Valencia 1 Newcastle United 2 as Matthias Jaissle kicks off with a ‘lively’ comeback victory
"Valencia 1 Newcastle United 2 A ‘lively’ match to kick off the Matthias Jaissle reign. A spectacular long range strike from Ugrinic gave Hornicek no chance, less than four minutes after the start.
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