Sport24.az
"Newcastle", "Qarabag's" opponent in the UEFA Champions League play-off stage, played in the 1/16 final of the English Cup. Sport24.az reports that the team was a guest of "Aston Villa" on the road.
Although "Newcastle" was in a losing position after the first half, they were able to make a comeback in the match by taking advantage of the opponent's numerical disadvantage. Eddie Howe's team, who scored 3 times in the second 45 minutes, won before the trip to Baku and qualified for the 1/8 finals.
English Cup, 1/16 final
February 14
"Aston Villa" - "Newcastle" - 1:3
Goals: Abraham, 14 (1:0), Tonali, 63 (1:1); 76 (1:2), Voltemade, 88 (1:3)
Red card: Bizot, 45+1 ("Aston Villa")
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
"Villa Park"
It should be noted that the first match between "Qarabag" and "Newcastle" will be held on February 18 in Baku and will start at 21:45. The return match will start on February 24 at 21:00 Central European time, and on February 25 at 00:00 Baku time.
