Newcastle defeated Leeds United in a fantastic win on Saturday, 6x4, in a game relating to matchweek 17. In this competition, both teams came from a defeat. Johnny Emerson made a tremendous game.
Harvey Vincent opened the score with 7 minutes on the clock. After 12 minutes, Leeds United extended their lead with a goal from Ben Andreucci. In the 23rd minute, Connor Douglas doubled the lead for Scott Gardner's team. With 45 minutes already played, Johnny Emerson fired home for Newcastle, from the penalty spot.
In the 51st minute, forward struck the second goal for Graeme Carrick's team. After 54 minutes, Leeds United increased their lead with a goal from Luca Thomas . Johnny Emerson completed the hat-trick, in the 58th minute. With 83 minutes on the clock, Josh Donaldson struck for Newcastle, from the penalty spot. After 84 minutes, midfielder fired home for Graeme Carrick's team. In the final minutes of the game, Scott Bailey wrapped things up.
After the result Leeds United are 10th in the table, with 14 points, while Newcastle sit 11th place, with 13 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Graeme Carrick's team will host Liverpool, whilst Scott Gardner's team will play away against Sunderland.
