Newcastle United ended their 70-year wait for a major trophy with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, marking a historic moment for the club and its supporters.
Eddie Howe’s men delivered a resolute performance, with Dan Burn and Alexander Isak scoring crucial goals to hand Newcastle their first piece of silverware since their FA Cup triumph in 1955. Over 32,000 Newcastle fans traveled to Wembley, witnessing a moment they had long dreamed of.
The match started with intensity as both teams pushed for an early advantage. Liverpool had a penalty appeal waved away after the ball struck Kieran Trippier’s arm inside the box, sparking protests from the Reds.
Newcastle took the lead just before halftime when Trippier delivered a pinpoint corner into the box, finding an unmarked Dan Burn. The towering defender rose above the Liverpool defense and powered a header past goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, sending the Newcastle supporters into a frenzy.
In the second half, Newcastle thought they had doubled their lead when Alexander Isak found the back of the net, but his goal was disallowed for offside after a VAR check. However, the Swedish striker did not have to wait long for redemption.
Moments later, Tino Livramento surged down the flank and delivered a dangerous cross into the box. The ball was knocked down in a crowded penalty area, and Isak reacted quickest to slot home from close range, extending Newcastle’s advantage to 2-0.
Liverpool, desperate to fight back, increased their attacking intensity in the final stages of the match. Curtis Jones forced a crucial save from Nick Pope, while Federico Chiesa eventually pulled one back for the Reds in stoppage time following a lengthy VAR review.
Despite Liverpool’s late push for an equalizer, Newcastle’s defense held firm, showing grit and determination to secure the long-awaited triumph. As the final whistle blew, Newcastle players and fans erupted in celebration, marking the end of their seven-decade trophy drought.
With this victory, Newcastle United not only etched their name in Carabao Cup history but also signaled their arrival as a competitive force in English football. Eddie Howe and his squad will now aim to build on this success as they continue their journey in both domestic and European competitions.