Anthony Gordon has scored 23 goals for Newcastle United since joining the club from Everton in 2023

Gordon Scores Twice as Newcastle Thrash Union SG 4-0 in Brussels

Woltemade Opens the Floodgates

It took just 17 minutes for Nick Woltemade to open the scoring. Sandro Tonali met Anthony Elanga’s cross with a crisp volley from the edge of the area, which deflected off the German striker and wrong-footed goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen.

Despite the early setback, Belgian champions Union SG showed fight, forcing a fine save from Nick Pope to deny Adem Zorgane.

Gordon Clinical From the Spot – Twice

Newcastle doubled their lead just before half-time after Elanga was brought down by Fedde Leysen. Gordon stepped up and calmly converted the penalty, sending Scherpen the wrong way.

Midway through the second half, a VAR check confirmed handball by Leysen, handing Gordon another opportunity from the spot, which he slotted home with similar precision to make it 3-0.

Barnes Seals It Late

Harvey Barnes, coming off the bench, capped the win with a composed finish inside the box in the final minutes. The goal was a product of a swift counter-attack initiated by Gordon himself, who intercepted the ball deep in Newcastle’s half and launched the move.

Newcastle Analysis: A Complete European Performance

This was Newcastle’s best attacking display of the season, and it came at a perfect time. The new attacking trio of Woltemade, Elanga, and Gordon looked fluid, direct, and dangerous.

Woltemade: Scored his third goal in four starts, proving his poacher instincts.
Gordon: Now has 3 Champions League goals this season and continues to grow in stature.
Elanga: Direct, explosive, and involved in both of Newcastle’s first-half goals.
Nick Pope: Made crucial saves that kept Union SG from mounting a comeback.