Newcastle United defeated Chelsea 2-0 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
Quick Goals Stun Chelsea
The home side secured victory at St James’ Park. Alexander Isak scored the opening goal for Newcastle. An Axel Disasi own goal quickly doubled the advantage. Newcastle capitalised on defensive errors during the first half.
Chelsea Struggle To Break Through
Chelsea struggled to break through the Newcastle defensive line. Manager Enzo Maresca made several changes to the Chelsea team. The visiting forwards failed to convert their limited scoring chances.
Quarter-Final Draw
Newcastle advanced to the quarter-finals of the competition. They will host Brentford in the next round. Manager Eddie Howe praised his team for a solid defensive display.