Newcastle rain on Postecoglu's parade with shootout win over Spurs at MCG

05/22/2024 08:57 AM

• Ex-Socceroos boss given rapturous welcome in his home city
• Young gun Garang Kuol helps Magpies win 5-4 on penalties

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou received an adoring welcome home to Melbourne but Newcastle United rained on his parade by beating the Londoners on penalties in a friendly at the MCG.

James Maddison's goal in the 31st minute, after a sustained period of dominance from Spurs, broke the deadlock before Alexander Isak responded just before the break on Wednesday night.