Brighton secured a dramatic additional 2-1 victory over Newcastle in St. James, to progress to the quarterfinals FA Cup.
The beautifully made end of Danny Welbeck in the 114th minute sealed the seagull victory, punishing Newcastle for missing the chances of an incredibly entertaining competition.
The match went to the start of the high Tempo, on both sides, they were eager to put in a driver’s seat.
Newcastle almost took the lead early when Adam Webster blocked Alexander Isak’s header and sailed his effort.
Brighton responded with his chance, while Joao Pedro got into the frame, but Dan Burn stopped him.
The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute when the former Newcastle wing player Yankuba Minteh clumsily crashed Tino Livramentto within the penalty area.
Judge Anthony Taylor did not hesitate to award the sentence, and Isak stepped into an Isak to reliably shipped the spot to the upper corner, giving the hosts leadership.
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Newcastle continued to push forward after the opener, and Izak thought he had doubled their advantage with a great first end, just to make the goal off the offside.
Brighton struggled to create a clear chance, but it grew into a game as halftime approached.
Their persistence paid off in the 44th minute when Joao Pedro played perfectly well -founded through the ball in Minteha. The Gambian wing player remained on the side and broke through Martin Dubravka, and his shot was a little distracted by Kieran Trippier on the way.
Out of respect for his former club, Minteh refrained from celebrating in front of his old fans.
The second half was even more battles, and both teams encouraged the winners. Newcastle had several opportunities, mostly when Joe Willock failed to make contact with the cross that needed just a simple touch to convert.
Brighton also had a chance, and Joao Pedro forced a strong salvation from Dubravko.
The game turned dramatically in the 83rd minute when Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon sent a moment madness.
After a decision to the offside, the wing player pushed Jana Paul Van Hecke into the head, which caused the referee to leve her straight red card.
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Brighton looked to take advantage of their numerical advantage, but releasing Tariq Lamptey in a stopping time for another offense that can be explained once again he equalized the playground.
With a score of 1-1 after 90 minutes, there was additional time on the cards. Both teams seemed to be broken, but they continued to fight for the winning goal.
Newcastle was approximately close in the 118th minute when a strong Burn Burn Dana flashed in centimeters wide than a distant post. But just a few moments later, Brighton sent a killer.
Solly March found space on his right side and played perfectly treated through the ball to Welbeck, who remained on the video.
The English international showed great calm, lifting the ball over Dubravko to complete a turnaround for visitors.
Newcastle desperately sought the equalizer at the moment of dying, but their efforts failed. While Willock fired a speculative shot in the time of stop, the anxiety of Eddie Howow on the touch line summed up the frustration of Magpies.
Brighton stayed in the last seconds to secure his place in the quarterfinals, leaving Newcastle to bring his missed chances and disciplinary problems.
Seagulas have now marched to the Fa Cup, while Magpies have to quickly divert in front of their EFL Cup final against Liverpool in two weeks, although they will have to do so now without a suspended Gordon.
