Wolves put the bite on Magpies in extra time

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Matt Doherty snatched victory deep into stoppage time as 10-man Newcastle succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Wolves at St James’ Park.

The Magpies looked to have claimed a hard-earned point despite having DeAndre Yedlin sent off just 11 minutes into the second half, but the wing-back headed the visitors to a second straight victory in the fourth minute of added time.

Wolves had taken an early lead through the lively Diogo Jota but Ayoze Perez headed the home side level and although they had a numerical disadvantage after Yedlin’s dismissal, they themselves were pushing for a late winner.

But Doherty struck with just seconds remaining to secure victory for the visitors.

Doherty, who has scored three goals in Wolves’ last five away matches, told Sky Sports: “It feels sweet coming away from home and scoring with almost the last kick of the game. It gives them no chance to get back into it. It’s pretty special.

“We don’t stop. I know they had 10 men but we go until the last minute and we busted a gut to get forward.

“It was on a plate really, I couldn’t really miss.”

Matt Doherty scores Wolves’ second against Newcastle.