Newcastle United ended a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy, defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the EFL Cup final at Wembley. Dan Burn and Alexander Isak struck crucial goals, while Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa’s late strike wasn’t enough to deny the Magpies their first-ever League Cup.
Liverpool 1 – 2 Newcastle: First-Half Action
Despite Liverpool dominating possession, Newcastle posed the greater attacking threat. Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy had early chances, while CaoimhÃn Kelleher was forced into several key saves.
Just before halftime, Newcastle’s persistence paid off. A Kieran Trippier corner found Dan Burn, who towered over the Liverpool defense and powered a header into the far post to give the Magpies a 1-0 lead heading into the break.
Liverpool 1 – 2 Newcastle: Second-Half Drama
Newcastle thought they had doubled their lead in the 51st minute when Alexander Isak finished clinically, but VAR ruled the goal out for offside. However, Isak made amends just a minute later, slotting home a perfectly placed strike after Jacob Murphy’s smart header inside the box.
Liverpool responded by making attacking changes, introducing Darwin Núñez, Cody Gakpo, and Federico Chiesa to chase the game. Curtis Jones came close with a powerful shot, but Nick Pope produced a crucial save to keep Newcastle’s lead intact.
In stoppage time, Harvey Elliott’s through ball set up Federico Chiesa, who fired home a low finish to make it 2-1. Newcastle held on for a dramatic victory, as the final whistle sparked wild celebrations among the Magpies faithful.
Liverpool 1 – 2 Newcastle: Key Statistics
- Possession: Liverpool 66% – 34% Newcastle
- Shots on Target: Liverpool 2 – 6 Newcastle
- Total Shots: Liverpool 7 – 17 Newcastle
- Expected Goals (xG): Liverpool 0.89 – 1.84 Newcastle
- Pass Accuracy: Liverpool 80% – 63% Newcastle
Liverpool controlled the ball, but Newcastle’s clinical finishing and defensive resilience proved decisive.
Liverpool vs Newcastle: What’s Next?
Newcastle lift their first major domestic trophy since 1955, marking a historic moment under Eddie Howe. Liverpool, meanwhile, suffer back-to-back defeats and turn their focus back to the Premier League title race.
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Conclusion
Newcastle United are EFL Cup champions! Dan Burn’s towering header and Isak’s clinical finish sealed a historic victory, while Liverpool’s late fightback fell short. Can the Magpies build on this success? Stay tuned to NaijVerse for the latest football updates!
Reference
- Carabao Cup
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