Newcastle 4-1 PSG LIVE RESULT: Geordies hammer French giants in Champions League as Burn and Longstaff the local heroes
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NEWCASTLE have beaten French giants PSG 4-1 after a thrilling Champions League night at St James' Park.
The Magpies took an early lead through Miguel Almiron's emphatic finish.
Later in the first half, after a long VAR break, Newcastle's lead was doubled through local lad Dan Burn as he thumped a header past Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The Magpies' advantage was extended to 3-0 following Sean Longstaff's stunning finish before Lucas Hernandez pulled one back for PSG to make it 3-1 minutes later.
Fabian Schar scored a screamer in the 91st minute to put the gloss on a monumental night at St James' Park.
- Match result: Newcastle 4-1 PSG
- Newcastle team: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Lascelles, Burn; Longstaff, Tonali, Guimaraes; Almiron, Gordon, Isak
- PSG team: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, Hernandez; Dembele, Ugarte, Zaire-Emery, Mbappe; Kolo-Muani, Ramos
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Second half underway | Newcastle United 2-0 PSG
45. The referee gets us back underway in the second half, as PSG search for a way back in to this Champions League tie.
Half-time match stats
This is how the stats look at half-time, as Newcastle lead PSG by two goals to nil at St James' Park.
Despite having just 31% possession, the Magpies have been good value for the lead, and have limited Kylian Mbappe and co to just four shots, with none testing Nick Pope.
We will have full second half coverage coming to you, shortly.
The half-time match stats between Newcastle United and PSG Newcastle United 2-0 PSG
HT. Well there we have it, the first half is over between Newcastle United and PSG, and it ends with the hosts in a 2-0 lead!
Bruno Guimaraes was booked for a push on Ugarte just before the whistle went.
Dan Burn and Miguel Almiron have put Newcastle 2-0 up against PSG at half-timeCredit: Getty
Newcastle United 2-0 PSG
45+5. A drop of blood drips past the bandage on Alexander Isak's head.
He really is the personification of the old adage; "Blood, Sweat and Tears" out there tonight.
Newcastle United 2-0 PSG
45+3. A free-kick from Ousmane Dembele is cleared well by Nick Pope, before Trippier wins a throw in to HUGE applause.
You really sense the occasion is winning the game for Newcastle at the moment, they just look well up to it.
They are purring.
Newcastle United 2-0 PSG
45. There will be SEVEN minutes of added time.
Achraf Hakimi was booked for dissent in the middle of all that drama.
GOAL! Newcastle United 2-0 PSG
43. IT'S GIVEN! DAN BURN SCORES AGAINST PSG!
The goal stands after a lengthy VAR review!
Dan Burn has scored against PSG in the Champions League to put Newcastle 2-0 up!
Read that again!
Newcastle United 1-0 PSG
40. VAR CHECK! Newcastle could have a second!
A free-kick is whipped in by Trippier, and directed towards goal by a PSG player, before it was clawed away by Donnarumma.
Another shot is then fired at goal, which the Italian saves again.
Again it comes out to Guimaraes, who dinks a ball into Dan Burn, who beats his man in the air and heads home, but the flag is up for offside!
Newcastle United 1-0 PSG
38. Almiron gets down the right hand side, before being scythed down by Lucas Hernandez.
The Frenchman is the recipient of the first yellow card of the night.
Newcastle United 1-0 PSG
36. Back underway, and it is lovely football by Newcastle as Bruno Guimaraes and Tonali combine before finding Anthony Gordon on the left hand side.
The young English winger loses possession before a foul is committed against Bruno Guimaraes.
Newcastle United 1-0 PSG
34. Alexander Isak has his head bandaged up, and looks as though he will be okay to carry on as he jogs around the pitch.
Newcastle United 1-0 PSG
32. Isak has a nasty cut to the head it seems, which the medical team are sorting out now...
Newcastle United 1-0 PSG
30. A collision this time involving Hernandez and Isak sees the PSG defender win a free-kick in his own half.
Newcastle United 1-0 PSG
28. Fantastic challenge from Fabian Schar on Goncalo Ramos, but he receives an arm in the chest in return which looks painful.
He is up and looks okay to carry on.
Newcastle United 1-0 PSG
24. A good ball from Trippier finds Almiron on the right hand side.
He looks for the ball to Isak, but it works it's way out for a Newcastle corner!
Newcastle United 1-0 PSG
22. Massive tackle from Dan Burn on Ousmane Dembele.
Again he gets the crowd well up for it by just screaming in the direction of the home fans near him.
Newcastle United 1-0 PSG
20. That goal has really lifted Newcastle even higher you feel, the atmosphere is rocking even harder now!
GOAL! Newcastle United 1-0 PSG
17. NEWCASTLE TAKE THE LEAD AGAINST PSG! MIGUEL ALMIRON!
Sloppy defending from PSG sees a great interception from Bruno Guimaraes land at the feet of Isak.
The Swede lashes a volley at Donnarumma who makes the save, but Almiron is on hand to fire the rebound into the bottom corner.
What a finish! 1-0 Newcastle!
Newcastle United 0-0 PSG
16. Free kick in a decent position for Newcastle, after a rash challenge from Hernandez on Miguel Almiron.
Trippier has a go from distance, but it is straight into the wall.
Newcastle United 0-0 PSG
14. Half chance for Newcastle.
Ugarte gives the ball away in midfield to Almiron, who works some space and fires a shot from distance, but it is well over the bar.
Newcastle United 0-0 PSG
12. Good football from PSG, but it breaks down after reaching Kolo Muani who gives the ball away.
Isak works his way down the left after a great ball form Tonali and fires a shot off, but it is well blocked.
Newcastle United 0-0 PSG
10. A loose pass from Dan Burn, who sees the ball straight out of play.
He steps in nicely against Goncalo Ramos however to recover from his mistake.
Newcastle United 0-0 PSG
8. The rain is crashing down at St James' Park tonight, and the surface may have come into play a bit there as Ugarte tries to pick out Hakimi and launches the ball out of play.
Newcastle United 0-0 PSG
6. So close for PSG!
Zaire-Emery does brilliantly to find Mbappe on the left-hand side.
He whips the ball into Dembele, who has space at the back post to hit the ball on the volley just inches past the left post.
Newcastle United 0-0 PSG
4. Anthony Gordon wins a corner for Newcastle and instantly gets the fans up for the occasion, waving his arms at them and enjoying their encouragement!
What a sight, what a night!