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NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, England — Newcastle United qualified for the Carabao Cup semifinals for the first time since 1976 as second-half goals from Dan Burn and Joelinton sealed a 2-0 quarterfinal win on Tuesday against Leicester at St. James’ Park.
A man of the match performance by Leicester goalkeeper Danny Ward had threatened to frustrate Newcastle and take the game to penalties, but Burn’s and Joelinton’s goals won the tie to keep alive hopes of a first domestic trophy for the Magpies since 1955.
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Dan Burn goal 60th minute Newcastle United 1-0 Leicester City
Newcastle continued to pour on the pressure, and doubled their lead in the 72nd minute from Brazilian midfielder Joelinton.
Tuesday’s match marked Joelinton’s first time notching a goal and assist in the same game in 2020.