Danny Welbeck Sinks Newcastle As Brighton Attain FA Cup Quarter-Finals | Soccer Information

Danny Welbeck despatched Brighton into the FA Cup quarter-finals as his extra-time strike clinched a dramatic 2-1 win in opposition to Newcastle in a stormy conflict scarred by pink playing cards for each groups. Alexander Isak’s penalty put Newcastle forward within the fifth spherical tie at St James’ Park. Former Newcastle winger Yankuba Minteh equalised earlier than the break, setting the stage for an explosive second half. Newcastle ahead Anthony Gordon was despatched off for violent conduct within the 83rd minute after shoving Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke within the head.

Brighton had been additionally diminished to 10 males late within the second half when Tariq Lamptey was dismissed for a second reserving.

Fabian Hurzeler’s facet emerged victorious due to Welbeck’s strike within the closing levels of extra-time.

Brighton have by no means lifted the FA Cup and final reached the ultimate in 1983 once they misplaced in a replay in opposition to Manchester United.

The Seagulls have gained 5 successive matches since their 7-0 thrashing at Nottingham Forest.

They’re via to the quarter-finals for the second time in three seasons after successful at St James’ Park for the second time this season.

It was a bitter blow for Newcastle, who have not gained a home trophy since touchdown the 1955 FA Cup, whereas their final main trophy was the 1969 Inter-Cities Gala’s Cup.

Except Newcastle enchantment in opposition to Gordon’s three-match ban, they are going to be with out one in every of their key gamers for the League Cup closing in opposition to Premier League leaders Liverpool at Wembley on March 16.

Brighton hit again

Newcastle made a vibrant begin as Harvey Barnes lofted a pin-point cross to the far publish, the place Isak blazed over from close-range after his preliminary effort was blocked by Adam Webster.

Isak examined Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen with a long-range drive earlier than Newcastle took the lead within the twenty second minute.

Minteh conceded a penalty along with his rash problem on Tino Livramento. Isak confidently lashed the spot-kick into the highest nook.

It was Isak’s twenty second aim in all competitions this season and the Sweden striker had the ball within the web once more with a ferocious blast, just for an offside flag to curtail his celebrations.

Newcastle seemed in full command when Anthony Gordon reduce inside for a roller that Verbruggen saved at full stretch.

However Brighton snatched an equaliser in opposition to the run of play within the forty fourth minute.

Joao Pedro’s very good cross picked out Minteh inside the world and the Gambian’s shot took a deflection because it flashed previous Newcastle keeper Martin Dubravka.

It was a candy second for Minteh, who joined Brighton from Newcastle final 12 months in a £30 million ($37 million) deal.

Gordon noticed pink with seven minutes left in regular time, the England star lashing out at Van Hecke as they challenged for the ball after play was stopped for offside in opposition to Isak.

Lamptey adopted Gordon down the tunnel in stoppage-time after the Brighton defender’s rash foul on Jacob Murphy.

Fabian Schar thought he had volleyed Newcastle’s winner in stoppage-time, however the defender was dominated offside after a VAR examine.

Brighton got here on robust in further time. Dubravka made a positive cease to maintain out Diego Gomez’s rocket from the sting of the world.

Newcastle had wilted and Welbeck gained it for the Seagulls within the 114th minute, racing onto Solly March’s defence-splitting cross and clipping his shot over Dubravka.

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