The home side took the lead early on through the late Gary Speed only to be cancelled out by Don Hutchinson’s second-half leveller.
And with just 14 minutes remaining, Micky Gray sent a wonderful cross into Shay Given’s box, which was met superbly by Niall Quinn, who headed the ball past the goalkeeper.
To compound matters for Newcastle United, Shearer saw a late penalty saved by Sunderland goalkeeper Tommy Sorenson.
Here’s what happened to the Newcastle United team from that day – and where they are now:

. 18 Nov 2000: Alan Shearer of Newcastle United looks on in despair after missing from the penalty spot during the FA Carling Premiership match against Sunderland played at St James Park, in Newcastle, England. Sunderland won the match 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Stu Forster /Allsport
18 Nov 2000: Alan Shearer of Newcastle United looks on in despair after missing from the penalty spot during the FA Carling Premiership match against Sunderland played at St James Park, in Newcastle, England. Sunderland won the match 2-1 Photo: Stu Forster

. SHAY GIVEN
After retiring from playing following a stint with Stoke City in 2017, Shay Given picked up a role as goalkeeper coach with Championship club Derby County. Photo: Ben Radford

. DIDIER DOMI
Didier Domi currently works for beIN Sports in the Middle East. Photo: Ben Radford

. AARON HUGHES
Aaron Hughes was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to football, following his retirement from the game in 2019 Photo: Matthew Lewis

. STEVEN CALDWELL
Stephen Caldwell became an assistant coach of the Canada men's national soccer team under John Herdman in September 2019. Photo: Gary M. Prior

13. STEVE HARPER - SUB
Harper re-joined Newcastle United in 2019 as first team coach, though continues to work with the Northern Ireland national team. Photo: Stu Forster

14. ANDY GRIFFIN - SUB
After leaving Chester in the summer of 2014, Andy Griffin became a coach at Newcastle-under-Lyme College. Photo: Stuart Franklin

15. DANIEL CARDONE - SUB
Daniel Cordone was booed off the pitch within the first 20 minutes of a 2014 Soccer Aid game in Brazil. Claudio Caniggia missed his flight so the ex-Newcastle man donned a headband and attempted to pass himself off as Caniggia. Photo: Alex Pantling