Newcastle United defeated West Bromwich Albion to advance to the third round of the Carabao Cup, marking head coach Matthias Jaissle's first competitive victory.
Key facts
- •Matthias Jaissle earned his first competitive win as Newcastle head coach following a draw against Liverpool.
- •Amar Dedic, signed from Benfica for £30m, provided two assists during the match.
- •Isaac Price scored both goals for West Brom, including a 19th-minute free-kick and a penalty.
- •Harvey Barnes scored two goals for Newcastle after coming on as a halftime substitute.
- •Newcastle will face Millwall in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
- •Nico González was presented to the crowd as a new £52m signing from Manchester City.
Newcastle United secured a win against West Bromwich Albion in the second round of the Carabao Cup, providing head coach Matthias Jaissle with his first competitive victory since taking over from Eddie Howe. The match, which saw Newcastle advance to a third-round meeting with Millwall, featured a strong performance from recent signings despite an early deficit.
By the numbers
Match Progression and Key Goals
West Bromwich Albion took the lead in the 19th minute when Isaac Price curled a 25-yard free-kick past Newcastle goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen. Newcastle responded before halftime when Bazoumana Touré scored from a cross delivered by new signing Amar Dedic, following a run by Sean Steur. Harvey Barnes, who replaced Touré at halftime, scored Newcastle's second goal three minutes into the second half after a corner kick. After West Brom equalized via a Price penalty following a handball by Lewis Hall, Barnes secured the win by converting another cross from Dedic.
New Signings and Team Integration
The match highlighted the impact of Newcastle's recent recruitment. Amar Dedic, a £30m signing from Benfica, provided two assists. Bazoumana Touré, signed from Hoffenheim, scored his first goal for the club. Additionally, Nico González, a £52m signing from Manchester City, was introduced to the crowd before the match. Jaissle praised the quick integration of the new players, noting that Dedic has adapted as if he had been with the team for years.
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