Newcastle United clinch narrow win over Southampton in League Cup
- Football
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:09 | 25 January 2023
- Modified Date: 09:13 | 25 January 2023
Newcastle United claimed a narrow victory over Southampton on Tuesday in the first leg of the League Cup (Carabao Cup) semifinal.
Playing at Southampton's St Mary's stadium, neither team was able to produce a goal in the first half.
Newcastle striker Joelinton scored the winning goal with a close-range finish in the 73rd minute.
In the 86th minute, Southampton were down to 10 men after Duje Caleta-Car received a red card.
The return leg will be held at Newcastle's home ground, St James' Park, on Jan. 31.