Newcastle United defeated Southampton 2-1 right inside the St. James’Park in the semi final second-leg match of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday 31 January, 2023, to reach the final of the tournament.
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| Newcastle United players celebrate reaching the final of the Carabao Cup 2022/23 after a 2-1 triumph against Southampton at St. James’ Park on Tuesday 31 January, 2023. Photo: @NUFC |
This is Newcastle United’s first League Cup final since 1976, winning the Saints 3-1 on aggregate.
Sean Longstaff netted twice to help Eddie Howe’s side clinch the home win to progress.
Newcastle are going to Wembley for the Carabao Cup 2022/23 Final ⬇️
WE’RE GOING TO WEMBLEEEEEYYYYYYYYY!!!!! pic.twitter.com/eOUMLOfarC
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 31, 2023
Longstaff opened scoring early for the hosts, in the 5th minute, and went on to extend the lead in the 21st minute.
Southampton pulled one back in the 29th minute through Che Adams.
Newcastle United are Carabao Cup 2022/23 Finalists ⬇️
YOUR CARABAO CUP FINALISTS! 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/lJEkcRExkr
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 31, 2023
For an awful tackle on Samuel Edozie, Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes was shown a straight red card.
