Brighton Defeat Newcastle in FA Cup Thriller Marked by Red Cards

Danny Welbeck's extra-time goal secures Brighton's quarter-final spot as Anthony Gordon's red card adds to Newcastle's woes ahead of the League Cup final.

Brighton advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle at St. James' Park, thanks to Danny Welbeck's decisive extra-time goal.
Newcastle's Anthony Gordon was sent off in the 83rd minute for violent conduct, ruling him out of the upcoming League Cup final against Liverpool due to a three-match ban.
Alexander Isak gave Newcastle an early lead with a penalty, but former Newcastle player Yankuba Minteh equalized for Brighton before halftime with a deflected strike.
Brighton also went down to 10 men late in the second half when Tariq Lamptey received a second yellow card for a reckless challenge.
Fabian Schär's potential winning goal for Newcastle in stoppage time was disallowed for offside after a VAR review, leaving the match to be decided in extra time.