EFL Cup Quarter-Finals: Sandro Tonali Nets Brace As Newcastle Beat Brentford 3-1

Newcastle defeated Brentford 3-1 in the English League Cup quarter-finals on Thursday (December 19, 2024), mainly thanks to two first-half goals by Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali and progressed to the semi-finals for the second time in three seasons. A below-full-strength Brentford, who also lost Ethan Pinnock to injury, did pull one back when substitute Bryam Mbuemo teed up Wissa in the 91st minute for what was a mere consolation. The Saudi-controlled Newcastle, who haven’t won a major trophy since 1955, lost in the League Cup final to Manchester United in 2023.

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Updated on: 20 December 2024 1:12 pm

English League Cup quarterfinal soccer Newcastle United Vs Brentford football photos: Bryan Mbeumo

EFL Cup Quarter-Finals: Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo heads the ball in front of Newcastle United's Miguel Almiron | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, right, heads the ball in front of Newcastle United's Miguel Almiron during a League Cup quarterfinal soccer match at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England.

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English League Cup quarterfinal soccer Newcastle United Vs Brentford football photos: Sandro Tonali

EFL Cup Quarter-Finals: Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring their side's second goal | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Carabao Cup quarter-final match at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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English League Cup quarterfinal soccer Newcastle United Vs Brentford football photos: Thomas Frank

EFL Cup Quarter-Finals: Brentford manager Thomas Frank | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Brentford manager Thomas Frank reacts during the Carabao Cup quarter-final match at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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EFL Cup Quarter-Finals: Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring their side's first goal | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Carabao Cup quarter-final match at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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EFL Cup Quarter-Finals: Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon and Brentford's Kristoffer Ajer battle for the ball | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon, right, and Brentford's Kristoffer Ajer battle for the ball during the Carabao Cup quarter-final match at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.