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Wolves boss O'Neil happy with Newcastle draw: We were better side

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil was delighted with the team's character for their 2-2 draw with Newcastle.

Hwang Hee-chan struck a second-half equaliser to see Wolves earn a point.

O'Neil said, "I thought we were the better side, I did. The goals Newcastle scored, there was a bit of a mix up and we were unfortunate for the first goal. The second goal was never, ever a penalty, ever. Terrible decision on-field and from VAR and we managed to bounce back.

"We were the most likely, especially second half, we had control, they had a few set plays towards the end but for the boys to be able to put in a performance like that against a Champions League team that I saw pull apart PSG not too long ago is a big effort for them so good point but you feel like if a few things had gone our way, just maybe we were value for three [points].

"The game plan was ok, more about the lads today and their attitude. Newcastle didn't cause us many problems, we go 1-0 down from an error and then a penalty that I have already commented on and the lads felt the same about and then to lose Pedro Neto, to suffer those three setbacks and be as resilient as they were and keep pushing and cause a very very good side some problems was a big effort from them.

"I was really impressed with what they delivered."

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