Newcastle vs Brighton LIVE: FA Cup result and reaction after Welbeck strikes extra time winner after red card drama
Newcastle 1-2 Brighton (a.e.t.): Both sides had players sent off late on before Welbeck popped up with the winner
Danny Welbeck proved the scourge of St James’ Park for a second time this season as Brighton knocked Newcastle out of the FA Cup.
The visitors booked their spot in the quarter-finals thanks to Welbeck’s late winner in extra time in a fifth round tie full of drama. The veteran forward scored the only goal when these two sides met here in the league earlier this season, and showed real calm to chip Martin Dubrvaka to settle this entertaining affair with about five minutes left of the additional period.
The two sides had entered extra time each down a man, with Tariq Lamptey’s second yellow card seeing him given his marching orders soon after Anthony Gordon had been dismissed after lashing out. Brighton had hit back to level just before half time after Alexander Isak’s early penalty, but nearly lost it late on in regulation, with Fabian Schar denied by VAR having strayed offside before scoring what seemed the winner. That reprieve allowed Welbeck to strike and ensure Brighton are in the hat for the last eight draw.
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Danny Welbeck strikes to settle FA Cup classic as Newcastle suffer damaging day
Danny Welbeck came off the bench to fire Brighton into the FA Cup quarter-finals at Newcastle as Anthony Gordon’s Carabao Cup final dream was shattered by a late red card.
Welbeck, who scored the winner in the Premier League game at St James’ Park in October, struck in extra-time to win it 2-1 on an afternoon when both sides finished with 10 men.
Gordon was sent off for violent conduct with six minutes of a chaotic tie remaining – Tariq Lamptey later suffered the same fate after collecting a second yellow card – and faces a three-match ban which will cost him his place in the team for the clash with Liverpool at Wembley on 16 March.
Danny Welbeck strikes to settle FA Cup classic as Newcastle suffer damaging day
A damaging day for Newcastle
As for Newcastle, that feels like a real missed opportunity, and there’s more cause for concern for Eddie Howe: Alexander Isak limped off, and Anthony Gordon seems almost certain to miss the Carabao Cup final with a suspension looming for his red card.
Brighton beat Newcastle in drama-filled tie
So Brighton join Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Preston, Bournemouth and Manchester City in the last eight draw - Fabian Hurzeler’s team could well go deeper, you know.
Danny Welbeck speaks to ITV after his match-winning moment
“It’s a big moment. Great to get the winning goal and through to the quarters. There was a lot going on in that game today! Everyone is buzzing.
“You come up against Newcastle, they are a really intense side. It’s very dangerous, but we stuck to our guns and put in a great shift. I’m feeling very good, feeling fit and strong. We’ve put in a lot of hard work. I’ve got a lot more to come.
“It’s going to be really tough. We’ve come here in a special atmosphere and put in a great shift. It’s important for us to look at the next game, not get ahead of ourselves.”
Newcastle 1-2 Brighton, 120 + 2 minutes
Brighton force Newcastle right back into their corner. Dan Burn is playing up front. Lump it to the big bloke...Brighton clear again.
One last chance, maybe, as the hosts come forward. Jacob Murphy searches for a miracle...Bart Verbruggen claims in comfort! That may be that...
Newcastle 1-2 Brighton, 120 minutes
Two additional minutes between Brighton and the last eight.
Newcastle 1-2 Brighton, 119 minutes
Time running short for the hosts. Jacob Murphy carries the ball down the rights but options don’t appear for a cross. Bruno Guimaraes is squeezed out once, before eventually finding a delivery...too high, even for Dan Burn.
Fabian Schur concedes a foul. Precious seconds tick away as Brighton edge closer.
Newcastle 1-2 Brighton, 117 minutes
Rifled past the post! A thunderous hit from Dan Burn but a foot or so wide! Eddie Howe rubs his temples...
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