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 0-2 Newcastle
54 mins: Ballard’s own goal is taking the shine off a competent defensive performance from the Sunderland centre-back. Again he’s in the right place to clear a cross from Trippier before it reaches Isak.
Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle
51 mins: The Sunderland fans are increasing the volume in the hopes of getting their team going again. It was the worst possible start to the second half for them and Newcastle’s press is making things more difficult.
Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle
48 mins: Newcastle make a substitution as Eddie Howe takes no chances on injuring Joelinton after further. He’s replaced with Lewis Miley in midfield.
Pierre Ekwah tries to make up for his earlier mistake and takes a shot from range. The effort deflects off Sven Botman but Martin Dubravka manages to stick out a leg and send the ball over the top.
GOAL! Sunderland 0-2 Newcastle (Isak, 46’)⚽️
46 mins: Disaster for Sunderland!
Pierre Ekwah dallies on the ball inside his own half and is pressed by Miguel Almiron. He wins the ball taps it into the box then pokes it to Alexander Isak who guides it into the far corner.
Second half! Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle
The match gets back underway for the second half at the Stadium of Light.
HT Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle
Newcastle will want a second goal as quickly as possible. They’ve controlled the game and if they can build up a cushion then Eddie Howe can take off some of his key players for a rest and a bit of recuperation.
Sunderland need to take the game deep and try to nick a goal back.
HT Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle
Sunderland have a lot of work to do in the second half. Michael Beale will be pleased with how they have limited Newcastle to just one goal.
In response though they only had one shot in the first half which came in the fourth minute. It was a blocked effort that didn’t reach the box.
HT Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle
Half-time! Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle
45+4 mins: Joelinton is down for Newcastle and needs a bit of treatment from the physios. He manages to limp off the pitch after a rub down.
He’s unhappy with a push he received in the back. Newcastle close out the first half and head into the break with a slim lead.
Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle
45 mins: Miguel Almiron meets a floated pass on the volley and almost nestles his effort into the far bottom corner but the shot just slides wide of the post.
Three added minutes to play.
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