Victor Fernandez reacts after helping Newcastle's Under-23s win Hong Kong trophy


Callum Roberts netted a late winner to give the club a 1-0 win over Rangers in a dramatic final in Hong Kong today.
The strike gave Newcastle, captained by Owen Bailey, a sudden death win, with the game having gone to an extra period.
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Hide AdFernandez, 20, was named the player of the tournament for his displays in Happy Valley.
“Very happy for winning the @hksoccer7s tournament an also a bonus to win the award of player of the tournament,” said the winger on Twitter.
Goalkeeper Nathan Harker tweeted: “Well done to everybody this weekend!
“Unbelievable character to win the @hksoccer7s main tournament!
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Hide Ad“Congratulations mi amigo @victorfdez98 on player of the tournament, well deserved!”
And winger Roberts added: “Buzzing to win @hksoccer7s tournament and well done for player of the tournament @victorfdez98.”
Newcastle, coached by Ben Dawson, had beaten Kashima Antlers and Leicester City in the knockout stages to book a place in the final.
United had last won the tournament in 2012.