Sunderland v Newcastle LIVE: FA Cup result and reaction as Alexander Isak sends Magpies through
Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle: Eddie Howe’s men triumphed in the Tyne-Wear derby to reach next round of FA Cup
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Newcastle advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a professional and dominant performance against Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby at ths Stadium of Light.
Fielding a strong team after three successive defeats, the Magpies started on the front foot creating a chance for Sean Longstaff inside the opening two minutes. Anthony Pattinson kept out the shot but the visitors never looked back. Twice more Longstaff had opportunities to score but the opener came from an own-goal as Dan Ballard deflected Joelinton’s pass into his own net.
That sent Newcastle ahead before the break but Sunderland were unable to respond. Immediately after the restart Miguel Almiron picked Pierre Ekwah’s pocket to set up Alexander Isak for the second and from there it was plain sailing. A late penalty was converted by Isak who bagged a brace and secured the victory for Eddie Howe’s men.
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Sunderland cause their own derby downfall to give Newcastle much-needed spark
Thirteen years is a long time to wait for a derby day win, but when they are handed to you on a plate by your arch-enemy, who did everything possible to shoot themselves in the foot prior to the match too, victories do not come any sweeter than this.
Nobody needed this success more than Eddie Howe. Defeats to Sunderland have been the undoing of several Geordie bosses – Ruud Gullit and Alan Pardew to name a couple – with Howe under real pressure for the first time since taking charge having seen his side lose six of their last seven league games in the run-up to a derby clash that nobody really wanted.
Sunderland are a team in transition under new boss Michael Beale and operate in a different world, in terms of spending power, to Newcastle – a clash between the pair reminds supporters of this gulf these two, once on a similar level playing field, have between them.
Sunderland cause their own derby downfall to give Newcastle much-needed spark
Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle: The Magpies ended their recent poor run with a desperately-needed first Tyne-Wear derby win since 2011
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe speaking on ITV:
“It feels great [to win], I never worried about the draw I always thought it was a great draw - as long as we won it.
“We handled the occasion well, were brave with the ball and were very composed. We didn’t let the crowd take over and we handled everything really well in the first half.
“I think we are still a bit off our best but it was a step in the right direction, hopefully the forward momentum can continue. If you look at the size of the games we’ve had this year this was nothing new. We’ve handled big occasions really well this year.
“We had to do the little bits right today and that’s what happened. It keeps us in an important competition and that brings hope. The Premier League doesn’t get easy with fixtures so this game was important.”
Can Newcastle win the FA Cup?
Here’s what Dan Burn thinks: “We spoke about it the last two seasons, we want to win something.
“It has been so long since we won something and it would be amazing to win the FA Cup.”
Reaction from Newcastle’s Dan Burn
Newcastle defender Dan Burn speaking on ITV: “It was a special win.
“I think there was a lot of build up to the game so to come through with a win and a clean sheet is great.
“It has been a long time since we’ve played this type of game. If you can ask fans whether they would rather advance in the Champions League or beat Sunderland, I think they would pick beating Sunderland.
“It was a great day and the crowd really made it.
“We’ve had a lot of games so it has been hard to train and habits have fallen away a bit, but that was back to us today, the way we pressed and fought.”
FT Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle
Newcastle win their first Tyne-Wear derby since 2011 and move into the fourth round of the FA Cup. A perfect outing for Eddie Howe’s team who needed a win to halt a poor run of form.
Full-time! Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle
90+5 mins: There goes the final whistle. Newcastle were dominant and focused. They needed to win today and have performed like a Premier League side against lower league opposition.
They had possession, took their chances and left Sunderland with very few opportunities to score. The opening goal was a stroke of good fortune but from there Newcastle never left the host with a chance of getting back into the match.
They’re heading into the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle
90+1 mins: There are a few minutes of stoppage time to plsy so Eddie Howe makes a bunch of changes including the introductions of Jamaal Lascelles and Paul Dummett who get a run out.
GOAL! Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle (Isak, 90’)⚽️
90 mins: Alexander Isak steps up for Newcastle and takes the spot kick. He’s calm and composed as he nestles the ball into the bottom left hand corner.
That secures Newcastle a spot in the next round.
Penalty! Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle
88 mins: Things are going bad to worse for Sunderland.
Tiredness plays its part as Gordon receives the ball and nips into the box. Ballard is slow to react and takes him out for a clear penalty.
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