Match ReportSky SportsUnverified sourceVia Keith Downie· 9 Aug 2026
Wissa double gives Jaissle winning start at Newcastle
Yoane Wissa's second-half brace turned the game around as Newcastle beat 10-man Valencia in a pre-season friendly.
Newcastle
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Newcastle 2-1 Valencia
Scorers
Yoane Wissa (2) for Newcastle
Venue
Mestalla
What happened. Newcastle came from behind to beat 10-man Valencia 2-1, with substitute Yoane Wissa scoring twice in the second half.
- Anthony Elanga was stretchered off after a horror tackle but appears to have no serious injury.
- Jaissle set up in a 4-2-3-1, with Nick Woltemade in the No 10 role.
- Three new signings made their debuts, with Aladji Bamba impressing at 20 years old.
“blessed”
— Matthias Jaissle
Jaissle will hope to build on this win as he prepares the team for the Premier League season.
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M. Jaissle
Valencia
