The team replicated the scoreline from the first leg, securing their spot in the final of the tournament.
Newcastle defeated Arsenal 2-0 on Wednesday, 5, at St. James’s Park in the second leg of the English League Cup semifinal. Gordon and Murphy scored the goals. Discover the latest football updates at ai football score.
The scoreline was the same as in the first leg and secured the Magpies’ spot in the final for the first time in their history. Playing in front of their fans and with a two-goal advantage, the home team played calmly and found the net early, with Murphy scoring in the 18th minute.
With the spot in the final secured, Eddie Howe’s side allowed Arsenal more possession, focusing on defense and waiting for the right moments to counter-attack. The Gunners couldn’t pose a real threat to Dúbravka’s goal, and with Arsenal exposed, Gordon doubled the lead in the 52nd minute, sealing the victory.
The result sent the fans into a frenzy, and understandably so. Newcastle has never won the English League Cup, and their last major trophy came 70 years ago, when they won the FA Cup in the 1954/55 season.
The other finalist will be determined in the match between Liverpool and Tottenham, scheduled for Thursday. In the first leg in London, Spurs won 1-0 and need just a draw to advance to the final. Stay ahead with ToSport.
