BBC
Newcastle’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League were dented as they fell to defeat against Borussia Dortmund.
Niclas Fullkrug opened the scoring for the hosts midway through the first half and Julian Brandt added a second from a superb counter attack late on as the Germans completed a Group F double over their English opponents.
Newcastle’s best chance fell to Joelinton just after the break, but the midfielder headed Tino Livramento’s cross wide from five yards out.
The Brazil international’s effort was a rare clear sight at goal for Newcastle, with Edin Terzic’s Dortmund side having controlled much of the first period.
The hosts enjoyed the better opportunities despite a much-improved second-half display from the injury-hit visitors.
“We weren’t at our best today,” said Newcastle manager Eddie Howe.
“The intensity and quality of our normal game was missing. We still had our moments and Joelinton’s header is probably the key moment in the game from our perspective. He would back himself to score that if it came in again.”
