Alexander Isak was delighted to prove Newcastle United’s matchwinner in their 1-0 victory over Fulham.
The Swede struck in the 88th minute for the 1-0 win.
“Very pleased,” Isak told NUFC TV. “It was a tough game but at the end of the day, I think we deserved the three points and I was very happy to be able to score that one as well.
“When I was coming on, I was just thinking about how I could give the team more energy, to keep the momentum and to keep on attacking. I had a feeling the chance would arrive and I was in the right place at the right time.”
Having scored in front of the Gallowgate End, the 23-year-old admitted that it’s important to keep a fan connection after being out for over five months with a thigh injury.
“Yeah, that was definitely special. Those late goals, late winners, are always the best goals and just to be able to score that one at home in front of our incredible fans, it was a special feeling.
“It’s been frustrating [being injured for so long] but I think it’s helped a lot that the team have been doing really well. It’s made me a bit more calm so I’m happy – I’ve come back to a team where they’re in a very good place and I’m happy to contribute to that.
“I’m using every opportunity, every training session, every match to get fitter and then obviously it’s up to the coach to decide when the time is right [for me to start].”
