Chukwueze’s late winner helps Milan stun Newcastle as both exit UCL

AC Milan substitute Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze struck a superb late winner to seal a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United as both teams exited the Champions League at St James’ Park on Wednesday.

At one point on a nerve-jangling climax to Group F, Newcastle were heading for the last 16 as they led through Joelinton’s rasping first-half drive and Paris St Germain trailed in Germany to Borussia Dortmund.

But seven-time champions Milan were far better in the second half as Newcastle ran out of steam and Christian Pulisic equalised for the Serie A side on the hour from Olivier Giroud’s pass.

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With both sides going for victory, Bruno Guimaraes had a shot tipped on to the crossbar by Milan keeper Mike Maignan before Rafael Leao hit the post at the other end.

A superb counter-attack sealed victory for Milan with Chukwueze curling home to stun the home fans.

With PSG rescuing a 1-1 draw at group winners Dortmund, Milan will settle for a Europa League berth for finishing third while Newcastle bow out of Europe after coming last.