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Lee Ryder

Santiago Munoz on 'beautiful moment' after being given standing ovation by Newcastle United fans

Santiago Munoz says he enjoyed a "beautiful moment" after scoring his first goal at St James' Park in last night's seven-goal thriller for Newcastle United's Under-23s. The Mexican youth international headed home Joe Oliver's cross to mark his Toon bow in style and spark a dramatic comeback against West Bromwich Albion.

Munoz put in a real shift after and after shaking off hamstring problems that hampered the early days of his loan move from Santos Laguna he looked in fine fettle against the Baggies. Munoz caught up with Chronicle Live after the game with the number 10's progress keenly followed by fans since arriving from Mexico last autumn.

Reflecting on his first goal for the club, Munoz told Chronicle Live: "I'm very happy with it all, for the team and for me personally. "I am happy to get a goal.

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