Newcastle United Ends 70-Year Trophy Drought with EFL Cup Victory
Newcastle United made history by clinching their first domestic trophy in 70 years with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Liverpool in the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium. This triumph marks their first major cup success since lifting the FA Cup in 1955.
The breakthrough came in the first half when Dan Burn, who was recently called up to the England squad, rose high to score a commanding header from Kieran Trippier’s corner, leaving Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher rooted to his spot.
Alexander Isak, marking his 100th appearance for the club, then sealed the victory with a clinical finish early in the second half. He capitalized on Jacob Murphy’s headed assist to slot the ball into the bottom-left corner, extending Newcastle’s lead.
Despite a lackluster performance for much of the game, Liverpool found a late lifeline when substitute Federico Chiesa converted Harvey Elliott’s through ball in stoppage time. His low shot beat Newcastle keeper Nick Pope, initially ruled offside but later awarded after a VAR review.
Both teams started cautiously, with limited clear-cut chances in the opening stages. Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy missed early opportunities for Newcastle, while Liverpool struggled to find their rhythm, allowing Newcastle to take the lead through Burn’s header just before halftime.
Although Newcastle had a goal disallowed for offside early in the second half, Isak quickly restored their advantage with a well-taken goal. Liverpool’s attempts to mount a comeback were thwarted by Newcastle’s solid defense and crucial saves from Pope, including a pivotal stop from Curtis Jones.
Chiesa’s late strike set up a tense finale, but Newcastle’s resilience and composure saw them through, finally ending their long wait for silverware. The victory will be etched in the club’s history as they celebrate a momentous triumph after decades of near misses.
With this EFL Cup triumph, Newcastle United has not only secured a trophy but also laid down a marker for their ambitions moving forward. The fans will savor this momentous occasion as the club looks to build on this success and compete for more silverware in the future.
