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Newcastle's dramatic penalty shootout victory advances them to FA Cup quarter-finals

Posted : 28 February 2024

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed his "relief" after his team clinched a spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals by narrowly overcoming Blackburn in a penalty shootout. Howe emphasized the importance of the FA Cup to Newcastle, stating that they are "desperate" to win the competition. The Magpies' goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka, emerged as the hero at Ewood Park, saving crucial penalties and helping secure their progression.

 

The hard-fought cup tie saw Dubravka pushing Dominic Hyam's penalty onto the post and making another crucial save from Sammie Szmodics, who had earlier scored in regular time. Despite a missed spot-kick from Harvey Barnes for the Premier League side, Newcastle's Fabian Schar, Bruno Guimaraes, Elliot Anderson, and Anthony Gordon successfully converted their penalties, ensuring their advancement.

 

Howe acknowledged the significance of the victory, saying, "This keeps us in a competition we are desperate to do well in and also gets us closer to Wembley. We're one game away so hopefully we can get a good draw. Our target this year is the FA Cup and to finish as high as possible in the Premier League, and this is hopefully pivotal towards that."

 

The decisive goal in regular time came from Anthony Gordon in the 71st minute, following a dynamic run by substitute Miguel Almiron. Blackburn, however, quickly responded with Szmodics netting his 24th goal of the season after Dubravka's acrobatic save. The tie eventually went into extra time, featuring missed chances for both sides before being settled by a dramatic penalty shootout.

 

The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals is scheduled for 19:00 GMT on Wednesday, offering Newcastle the opportunity to progress further in a competition that holds a special place in their aspirations. The quarter-final ties will be played over the weekend of March 16.

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