Brighton secured a dramatic 2-1 additional win over Newcastle in St James’ Park to move on to the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Danny Welbeck’s beautifully made finish in the 114th minute sealed the Seagulls victory, punishing Newcastle for lost chances in an incredibly fun competition.
The race began in a high level start, with both sides being willing to find themselves in the driving seat.
Newcastle almost took the lead early when Alexander’s header Isak was blocked by Adam Webster and his attempt watched.
Brighton responded with his own opportunity, as Joao Pedro went to the box, but stopped by Dan Burn.
The discovery came in the 22nd minute when the former Newcastle Winger Yankuba Minteh clumsyly destroyed Tino Livramento in the penalty area.
The referee Anthony Taylor had no hesitation to award the sentence, and Isak went up to send the spot-kick confidently in the top corner, giving the hosts the lead.
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Newcastle continued to promote after the opener and Isak thought he had doubled their advantage with a brilliant first finish, only to exclude the target for offside.
Brighton struggled to create clear chances, but grew up in the game as he approached the half.
Their perseverance was attributed to the 44th minute when Joao Pedro played a perfectly weighed by the ball in MINTEH. Gambia’s wing stayed on his side and previously fell Martin Dubravka, his shot is slightly diverted by Kieran Trippier on his way.
From respect for his former club, Minteh declined to celebrate in front of his old followers.
The second semester was even more than a battle, with both teams pushing for a winner. Newcastle had several opportunities, especially when Joe Willock failed to get in touch with a cross that only needed a simple touch to convert.
Brighton also had a chance, with Joao Pedro forcing a strong savings from Dubravka.
The game took a dramatic turn in the 83rd minute when Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon is sent for a moment of madness.
After an offside decision, the wing pushed Jan Paul Van Hecke on his head, urging the referee to benefit from a straight red card.
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Brighton seemed to take advantage of their numerical advantage, but the dismissal of Tariq Lampey at a break time for a second offense that could accelerate the field once again.
With the score tied in 1-1 after 90 minutes, the extra time was on the cards. Both teams seemed to be destroyed, but continued to fight for a winning goal.
Newcastle came in anxiously near 118th minute, when Dan Burn’s strong album shone inches wide wide. But a few minutes later, Brighton gave the killer’s hit.
Solly March found space on the right side and played a perfect timing through the ball in Welbeck, who had stayed on the side.
International England has shown a great deal of calm, lifting the ball over onrushing Dubravka to complete the recovery for visitors.
Newcastle desperately searched for an equilibrium in the dying moments, but their efforts fell short. As Willock fired a speculative shot in stoppage time, Eddie Howe’s anxiety in Touchline summed up the frustrations of Magpies.
Brighton was held in the final seconds to secure their place in the quarter -finals, letting Newcastle overcome lost chances and disciplinary issues.
The Seagulls are now moving on to the fa cup, while Magpies have to redefine the EFL Cup final against Liverpool within two weeks, though they should now do so without the suspended Gordon.
