January 11, Kathmandu. Newcastle defeated Southampton 1-0 in the semi-final first leg of the English League Cup.
After an away win, Newcastle will have an advantage playing at home. Newcastle have taken a step towards the final.
Joelinton scored for Newcastle in the 73rd minute of the game. Duje Kaleta Kanar of Southampton received a red card in the 86th minute.
After this win, Newcastle is a contender to reach the final. Newcastle are aiming to reach the final of a major competition for the first time since the 1999 FA Cup final.
The second leg match between Newcastle and Southampton will take place on Tuesday.
The next semi-final of the League Cup will be between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.
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