Blackburn vs Newcastle LIVE: FA Cup result after thrilling penalty shoot-out
Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle (Newcastle win 4-3 on penalties): Martin Dubravka saved two penalties in the shoot-out as Eddie Howe’s side survived a huge scare to reach the quarter-finals
Newcastle are through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after a thrilling penalty shoot-out win over Blackburn saved their season at Ewood Park.
Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka saved two spot-kicks in the shoot-out following a 1-1 draw in normal time, including the crucial penalty from Rovers captain Dominic Hyam.
Anthony Gordon’s goal had given Newcastle the lead but Eddie Howe’s side were pegged back by Sammie Szmodics and his late equaliser.
Both teams had chances to win the match in extra time, but Newcastle kept their nerve in the shoot-out to keep their hopes of winning a first FA Cup trophy since 1955 alive.
Follow live updates from Blackburn vs Newcastle in tonight’s live blog below - while you can get the latest FA Cup odds and tips, here.
Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle
91 mins: Back underway at Ewood Park!
We had extra time recently in the Carabao Cup final - of course.
Can this one be as dramatic? It’s a huge moment in Newcastle’s season.
FULL TIME! Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle
We’re going to EXTRA TIME!
A change for Newcastle as Livramento replaces Trippier.
Meanwhile tonight, Erling Haaland has scored just the five goals for Manchester City in a 6-2 win at Luton...
Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle
90+4 mins: Now the referee gets in the way of a Blackburn attack!
Wow - Markanday’s shot was deflected back into Dubravka’s grasp... that was so close.
Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle
90+2 mins: Pears slides in to deny Newcastle, just about keeping the ball from going outside the penalty box.
Blackburn are desperate for a free kick on the edge of the Newcastle box but don’t get it.
SAVE by Dubravka! What a hit that was!
Frantic end!
Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle
90 mins: Any late chances? Almiron flies forward with a wonderful run down the right, but Barnes can’t find space to make the cross after it’s played out to the left.
Barnes then lets the ball run away from him after a floated ball is played into his path.
There will be five minutes of added time.
Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle
86 mins: Chance! Almost another error between Trippier and Lascelles - as Szmodics gets in again! The angle is tight and the Irish striker takes it early, meaning a comfortable save for the goalkeeper.
Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle
84 mins: Newcastle come again through Trippier down the right - but they can’t find Gordon this time with the pull-back. There are nervous faces all of a sudden in the Newcastle end.
GOAL! Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle (SZMODICS 79’)
NO THEY DON’T ! BLACKBURN ARE LEVEL!
The roof comes off Ewood Park! Lascelles gives the ball away and releases Sigurdsson - it’s pulled back to Dilan Markanday and his shot is whacked against the bar, but on the rebound, Szmodics is there to thrash the ball into the empty net, past the despairing Newcastle defenders!
A bad mistake from Lascelles and we are set for a grandstand ending!
Blackburn 0-1 Newcastle
77 mins: The Newcastle end are starting to enjoy this now after a nervy first hour. Trippier is given a huge reception as he makes his way over to take their latest corner.
The wind has been taken out of Blackburn’s sails and they have not been as threatening as they were in the first half.
Can they respond? Newcastle have the match under control....
Blackburn 0-1 Newcastle
74 mins: Let off for Newcastle - moments after the goal, Szmodics thinks he’s in but is blocked by Schar. It looks like it comes off the Newcastle defender’s arm, but the referee missed it.
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