Newcastle beat Sunderland, 2-3, on Monday, on to matchday 17 of the U23 Premier League. To this matchday, Graeme Murty's team came from two draws, and Newcastle came from a defeat. Joe Ryder was decisive with 1 goal.
The first goal was scored by Kyle Crossley in the 5th minute. With 38 minutes on the clock, Corry Evans struck for Sunderland. Newcastle scored their second goal of the game through Cathal Heffernan, after 44 minutes.
After 63 minutes, Newcastle extended their lead with a goal from Kyle Crossley. In the closing stages of the game, Joe Ryder scored the last goal of the match.
After the result Sunderland are 11th in the table, with 25 points, while Newcastle sit 24th place, with 13 points. With regard to the next fixture, Newcastle will play away against Middlesbrough. Meanwhile, Graeme Murty's team will play at home against Leicester City.
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Corry Evans 38' Joe Ryder 90' | Kyle Crossley 5' 63' Cathal Heffernan 44' |