Nottingham with comeback win vs. Newcastle at St. James’ Park

Chris Wood scored a hattrick, and Nottingham Forest won against Newcastle 3-1 at St. James’ Park in the 1st match on Boxing Day as they ended a very tough period. The team had 6 defeats and 1 draw in their past 7 matches in the Premier League before today’s triumph.

For the first time in the competition’s history history, Nottingham Forest have won a Premier League game against Newcastle United.

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Alexander Isak converted a penalty in the 23^rd minute to give the Magpies the lead, but Chris Wood netted to tie the result at the extra time of the 1st half.

Anthony Elanga has assisted two goals in a single game twice for Nottingham Forest:

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Chris Wood was the one who scored again for Nottingham to take the lead for the 1^st time in the match in the 53^rd minute. Wood finished his hat trick in the 60th minute and made the Reds lead 2 goals at St. James’ Park.

CHRIS WOOD HAT-TRICK AGAINST HIS FORMER CLUB 🤯#NEWNFO pic.twitter.com/3GI5iuHBQu

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Newcastle are in 7^th place with 29 points after 19 games, as the Magpies lost 4 of their last 5 matches in the league.

Nottingham Forest are 16^th with 17 points after 19 matches and the team led by Espirito Santo got back on the winning side after a terrible period that cost Steve Cooper’s job.