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Burns and isak ensure EFL cup glory to end the 70 year drought


Newcastle United have finished waiting 70 years for a massive national trophy as they announced an outstanding final performance of the EFL Cup as they defeated Premier League leader Liverpool 2-1 2-1 at Wembley.

Magpies are considered the underdog in their second EFL Cup final in three years, with Newcastle losing 2-0 to Manchester United on the same stage two years ago.

But they wrote themselves this time in the header of Dan Byrne’s first half, Newcastle folktale, followed by a wonderful two seconds of star striker Alexander Isaac.

Federico Chiesa hinted at Newcastle’s nerves in a slow reply, but the Eddie Howe man clings to claim his deserved victory, putting the ghosts that have been plaguing the club for decades.

Liverpool v Newcastle

Newcastle created a better chance throughout the first half, with Sandro Tonari bent over the wide effort of the right post, and Bruno Guimhmarae’s cushioned header was too soft and plagued Kaoimhin Keleher.

Liverpool sued the penalty complaint, which Kieran Trippia was retired by Judge John Brooks and was dismissed by Val after being treated in the area under pressure from Lewis Diaz. Trippier’s arm was extended, but Var decided he was using it for balance.

Soon after that grace, Newcastle achieved his goal to get first half performance at the time of burns. This was a consistent threat in the opening 45 minutes corner, powering Trippia’s deep delivery into the top left corner.

Newcastle thought there would be a second six minutes later after Kelleher stopped Corne’s efforts, and then Isak returned home from close range.

However, just a minute later, Isaac had his goal, producing his first cultivated finish from Jacob Murphy’s knockdown, and climbed and left Liverpool.

Arne Slot responded by throwing to Curtis Jones, Darwin Nunez and Jones, and his vicious efforts, which Nick Pope turned over, almost half the deficit.

However, Kelleher played an even bigger hero on the other end in order to deny Isaac after Harvey Burns brilliantly went to pull the ball back for the Swedish striker.

Burns and Murphy saw more opportunities gging. And as the clock was etched into the midpoint of the eight-minute injury time, Federico Chiesa blew off Newcastle’s offside trap and quietly slotted over Pope, giving Liverpool hope to give extra time.

However, Newcastle saw the remaining six minutes of play to end the winding wait and inspire sensitive scenes, so there was no surprising comeback from the Premier League champions.



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