Santiago Munoz marks home debut with goal on remarkable night of action for Newcastle United U23s

Santiago Munoz marked his Newcastle United Under-23 home debut with a goal on an enthralling night of action at St James' Park against West Bromwich Albion. But the Mexican youth international's first goal since arriving from Santos Laguna last summer was barely half the story.

After going 2-0 down in the first half, Newcastle roared back to lead 3-2, almost threw it away near the end at 3-3 then won it in stoppage time. The victory means Newcastle remain on course for a Premier League 2 play-off spot as goals from Niall Brookwell, Nathan Carlyon and Josh Scott keep them in contention.

A crazy night started with a Matty Bondswell cross on seven minutes forcing West Brom goalkeeper Mac Chisholm into a claim at his back post as United started to ask questions of the visiting defence. Bondswell then got forward again moments later, combining with Josh Scott, before Isaac Westendorf headed over from close range.

A real chance on 13 minutes presented itself to Jay Turner-Cooke but he could only steer it wide from the edge of the box at the Leazes End. Scott then tried his luck three minutes later but his effort went over the top much to the relief of Chisolm.

The visitors took the lead when Mo Faal raced on to a ball through the middle before guiding it under Jake Turner. In fairness, Turner had been left exposed with little option but to rush out as a last resort leaving Newcastle to battle back.

On 35 minutes Dylan Stephenson looped a header over at the back post before Santiago Munoz also nodded one off target moments later. United's series of missed chances would come back to haunt them again as West Brom pushed forward again on 42 minutes and Jovan Malcolm steered home after Newcastle failed to clear their lines.

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