Followers are struggling to grasp Joelinton’s unbelievable ‘miss of the season’ towards Southampton

Newcastle striker Joelinton suffered embarrassment after lacking an open purpose in his facet’s 1-0 win over Southampton within the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.

And followers on Twitter are clearly struggling to grasp how Brazil missed with the purpose at their mercy from six yards out.

The Magpies star had already had a purpose conceded to a controversial handball name, earlier than lacking from point-blank vary, though he later bought the one purpose of the sport from the same vary.

Joelinton towards Southampton has been hailed by many followers as ‘miss of the season’

The Brazilian was on the middle of the motion for his crew, who maintain a slim lead forward of the return leg at St James’ Park subsequent Tuesday, with the Magpies now simply 90 minutes away from a primary cup ultimate since 1999.

However viewers on social media nonetheless could not get their heads round his howler – though he did handle to get on the scoresheet later, with many speculating that it might go down because the worst miss of the season.

One fan wrote: ‘That is the crunch of the season from Joelinton. Completely surprising…’

The Brazilian later scored the one purpose of the sport to provide his facet a slight benefit

One other agreed, saying: ‘Joelinton with the crunch of the season.’

A 3rd echoed the sentiment by saying: ‘With the dearth of a Joelinton season, event and yr. My phrase.’

A fourth spectator instructed that the miss was proof of a slight change in his place right into a deeper function, including: ‘And that’s the reason Joelinton is not allowed to play ahead…’

The 26-year-old fired effectively over the bar from simply six yards within the 53rd minute of the sport

One other spectator additionally instantly commented on his unique place when the membership signed him from Hoffenheim, saying: ‘Wow. Joelinton was purchased as a striker. think about that.’

One fan claimed that every one the laborious work had already been performed for the 26-year-old: ‘Oh pricey me Joelinton handed it over there.’

And a seventh viewer was clearly shocked, writing solely: “Joelinton misses a faucet in,” adopted by two shocked emojis.

Joelinton additionally had a purpose within the first half after a controversial VAR choice on a handball

The ahead has notably improved underneath Eddie Howe after a tough begin to life at St James’ Park, flourishing in a extra deep function.

Nonetheless, he has solely managed 4 targets and three assists in 24 video games in all competitions for the Magpies in 2022-23.

However though he might be left with flashbacks of his spectacular miss on Tuesday night, he’ll at the least have the ability to take solace in the truth that it was his purpose that in the end proved decisive.

Followers on Twitter have been surprised after the 26-year-old’s point-blank miss within the second half