Substitute Striker’s Stunning Chip Seals Dramatic Victory Over Newcastle in Extra-Time Thriller
Danny Welbeck once again proved to be Newcastle’s nemesis at St James’ Park, scoring a sublime winner in extra time to send Brighton into the FA Cup quarter-finals. The 33-year-old striker, who also netted the decisive goal in Brighton’s Premier League victory over Newcastle earlier this season, came off the bench to deliver a moment of pure class, chipping goalkeeper Martin Dubravka in the 114th minute to secure a 2-1 win.
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams giving everything in a fiercely contested encounter. Newcastle thought they had won it in stoppage time of normal play when Fabian Schar unleashed a stunning volley, only for the goal to be ruled out by the narrowest of offside decisions. It was a cruel blow for the Magpies, who had earlier taken the lead through Alexander Isak’s composed penalty after Yankuba Minteh fouled Tino Livramento.
Brighton responded just before half-time, with Minteh redeeming himself by slotting home a neat equaliser following a slick one-two with Joao Pedro. The second half saw both sides create chances, but neither could find a winner, and the game descended into chaos as both teams were reduced to 10 men. Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon was shown a straight red for shoving Jan Paul van Hecke in the face, while Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey received a second yellow card shortly after.
With the scores level at 1-1 after 90 minutes, the match went to extra time, where substitutes Solly March and Welbeck combined to produce the decisive moment. March’s perfectly weighted through ball found Welbeck, who twisted his body to delicately lift the ball over the onrushing Dubravka, sending the traveling Brighton fans into delirium.
The victory keeps Brighton’s FA Cup dreams alive, setting up a quarter-final clash as they continue their quest for silverware. For Newcastle, the defeat is a bitter pill to swallow, especially with Gordon now set to miss the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool due to suspension.
Brighton’s resilience and Welbeck’s timeless quality shone through in a match that will be remembered for its drama, controversy, and a moment of sheer brilliance from the veteran striker.
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