In a thrilling FA Cup fifth round match, Brighton triumphed over Newcastle 2-1 at St James' Park. Newcastle initially took the lead with a penalty from Alexander Isak. However, Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh quickly leveled the score, capitalizing on a defensive error. Both teams experienced red cards, but Brighton maintained composure in extra time, with Danny Welbeck scoring the decisive goal. Despite Newcastle's struggles without their star striker Isak, the match highlighted the tight competition between the two closely ranked Premier League teams.
Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon threatened to give Brighton an unnatural boost with a truly bone-headed red card in the 83rd minute, needlessly shoving Jan Paul van Hecke.
Brighton's Yankuba Minteh, who was returning to St James' Park for the first time since leaving Newcastle, clumsily felled Tino Livramento before Isak stepped up for a penalty.
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