- Dominic Solanke opened the scoring against Thomas Tuchel.
- Gordon's goal came after midfielder Joelinton appeared to touch the ball.
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Anthony Gordon's calm equalizer for Newcastle against Tottenham has left Ange Postecoglou and his Spurs players outraged, with the home team demanding the referee disallow the score for handball.
Dominic Solanke had given the north London team an early lead by intimidating his defender and heading the ball high.
The visitors managed to complete a first-half comeback and take a 2-1 lead, thanks to goals from Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak, but Spurs were not very impressed that the former held firm.
Lucas Bergvall appeared to hit the ball onto Joelinton's arm in the build-up, although the Brazilian seemed to know very little about it.
He then made a pass to Bruno Guimaraes, who found a running Gordon. The Englishman took a touch before firing home his second and launching into a celebration in front of new Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel.
Anthony Gordon's equalizer for Newcastle angered Spurs fans, coaches and players
Many thought the goal should have been disallowed with chalk when Joelinton touched the ball.
Ange Postecoglou was furious after the goal while his coaching staff protested
Postecoglou, under pressure, grimaced after the goal was confirmed and his bench complained to the fourth official.
Notably, assistant coach Matt Wells joined substitute Sergio Reguilón in expressing his anger over the call.
A few minutes later, the Premier League Match Center's official The arm was at his side, in a natural position and the contact was accidental.'