NEWCASTLE: Danny Welbeck sent Brighton into the FA Cup quarterfinals as his extra-time strike clinched a dramatic 2-1 win against Newcastle in a stormy clash scarred by red cards for both teams.
Alexander Isak’s penalty put Newcastle ahead in the fifth-round tie at St. James’ Park.
Former Newcastle winger Yankuba Minteh equalized before the break, setting the stage for an explosive second half.
Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon was sent off for violent conduct in the 83rd minute after shoving Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke in the head.
