On Tuesday, Newcastle United defeated Southampton 1-0 in the first leg of the Carabao Cup.
Newcastle’s Joelinton was a key figure, hitting the target to put Eddie Howe’s side in pole position to reach Wembley.
Newcastle will now be considered favorites to reach their first major Wembley final since the FA Cup in 1999, as they look to end a trophy drought that dates back to the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup victory.
Southampton’s night of frustration was completed when defender Duje Caleta-Car was sent off in the closing minutes for a second yellow card after what appeared to be an equalizer from Adam Armstrong was disallowed for handball by VAR.
On Tuesday, January 31, the two teams will meet at St James’ Park in the second leg.