Newcastle striker Alexander Isak scored the winning goal in a 1-0 second-half victory in round three at St James’ Park to eliminate Manchester City from the Carabao Cup.
Facing Newcastle in the third round of the Carabao Cup, coach Pep Guardiola left stars Erling Haaland, Kyle Walker and Phil Foden on the bench, and made extensive changes to the squad to give the players mainly rested for another match in midweek, Man City dominated the first half but failed to score any goals.
Facing the four-time Carabao Cup champion team, Newcastle, from being forced on the field in the first half, coach Eddie Howe adjusted the lineup in the second half and really breathed life into the team and the audience. home. Newcastle accelerated in the second half.
Erling Haaland did not play in the 1-0 loss to Newcastle, which eliminated them from the National Cup
Swedish striker Isak scored in the 53rd minute for Newcastle. The goal was created thanks to Joelinton’s dribble and through the box, past four City defenders before making a pass to Isak. The victory was completely worthy of the efforts of Howe teachers and students.
As for Man City, Pep Guardiola sent Foden and Jeremy Doku onto the field in the second half, but could not find an equalizer as Haaland strangely continued to sit on the bench. Man City had 68% of possession but still had fewer shots on target than Newcastle, with Julian Alvarez having two chances to score, but one shot was denied by Nick Pope’s outstretched legs.
Striker Isak scored in the 53rd minute for Newcastle
Speaking after the match, Newcastle coach Eddie Howe said: “The first half was full of difficulties. We didn’t play particularly well, but defended well, we didn’t have much of the ball.
“Anthony and Bruno improved our form after a difficult first half. In the second half, we were excellent in most aspects, both defensively and offensively. We attacked really well, Deserves the final victory.”
Alexander Isak celebrates scoring the decisive goal that eliminated Man City from the Carabao Cup
This is the third consecutive year that Man City, the team that has dominated the League Cup (Carabao Cup) tournament recently, with a series of 4 consecutive championships from 2018 to 2021, was soon eliminated from the Carabao Cup tournament.
Newcastle lost in the Carabao Cup final to Manchester United last season and will now face Erik ten Hag’s team in the fourth round this year following the draw on September 27.
