NEWCASTLE UNITED had a northeast lad to thank for making it to their first cup semi-final in just shy of 18 years.
Defender Dan Burn will have no doubt dreamed about firing the Magpies to cup glory for many a year.
AFPDefender Dan Burn broke the deadlock on the hour mark[/caption]
GETTYThe local lad sent St James’ Park into a pandemonium with his first goal for the club[/caption]
AFPJoelinton made safe of the victory 12 minutes with a neat finish on the counter[/caption]
And the dream came true on the hour mark after a rare foray into enemy territory provided him with the chance to get his first goal for the club.
The Blyth-born bruiser didn’t waste the opportunity, slotting the ball calmly slotting the ball into the far corner past an on-rushing Danny Ward
St James’ Park erupted as the local lad slid on his feet in front of the Gallowgate End to rejoice the goal.
And they were in raptures again 12 minutes later when Joelinton latched on to a beautiful through ball from Miguel Almiron to sidefoot home.
Eddie Howe’s troops will learn their semi-final fate tomorrow, although they could end up playing, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Wolves, Southampton or Manchester City.
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