Two targets from Sando Tonali helped Newcastle United beat Brentford 3-1 within the Carabao Cup quarter-finals at St James’ Park.
The Magpies midfielder hit two tremendous photographs within the first half to place his group in full management of the sport. The Bees had been with out targets when Fabian Schar fired in from shut vary halfway via the second interval, though Yoane Wissa scored a comfort purpose in damage time. There’s a approach to go.
Eddie Howe made his intentions clear in opposition to Brentford by beginning the identical XI that beat Leicester Metropolis 4-0 within the Premier League on Saturday , and Brentford struggled to create probabilities till the final minute.
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Watch Sandro Tonali rating two lovely targets for Newcastle in opposition to Brentford
Tonali star helps Newcastle win
Tonali’s first purpose from exterior the field was the Italian’s first for the membership since six minutes after making his debut final August. He did not have to attend lengthy for his subsequent assault, beating Mark Flecken with a cushioned volley from the nook.
Thomas Frank’s gamers might level to a potential off-the-ball foul, however on an evening the place there was little actual criticism from the second Sepp van den Berg picked up an damage in warm-ups, they could have little actual criticism. Ethan Pinnock additionally left early with a hamstring downside.
“I have been very vocal in saying that I do not suppose we now have one of the best schedule,” Frank mentioned of Brentford’s sport in opposition to Chelsea afterward Sunday. However for Newcastle it’s a barely extra essential precedence.
After practically 70 years and not using a main home trophy, Howe hopes to finish the wait. To achieve the Ultimate 4, they now have an opportunity. Newcastle’s improved kind will enhance their means to safe a spot at Wembley.
