Newcastle United beat Liverpool 1-2 to claim the EFL Carabao Cup 2025 title in a hard-fought final, MySportDab reports.
Newcastle United ended a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy in a pulsating Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
The Magpies edged past Liverpool in a game that combined resolute defending with incisive attacking intent, writing a new chapter in their storied history.
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Newcastle’s breakthrough came just before half‐time when Dan Burn, rose high to meet a pinpoint corner from Kieran Trippier and headed the ball into the net.
The goal not only gave Eddie Howe’s side an early advantage but also ignited the fervor of a fanbase long starved of silverware.
The setpiece display proved to be the catalyst for a team that had gradually imposed its will on the game.
In the second half, Newcastle continued to press, and their persistence was rewarded when Alexander Isak doubled their lead.
Capitalizing on a swift counter-attack, Isak finished calmly from close range, a goal that left the visitors’ defense little chance to regroup.
With the score now 2–0, the historic win seemed almost inevitable for the Magpies who were already in dreamland.
Liverpool, still reeling from a recent setback in Europe, attempted to claw their way back into the match.
Their late surge was symbolized by Federico Chiesa’s stoppage-time goal, which reduced the deficit and offered a fleeting glimpse of hope for the Reds.
However, despite several promising moments, Liverpool’s efforts fell short as Newcastle’s disciplined approach proved too strong on the day.
The match proved how transformation under Eddie Howe, whose tactical acumen and emphasis on set-piece efficiency have reshaped the club’s fortunes.
For Liverpool, the defeat adds to a challenging period marked by fixture congestion and recent European disappointment.
As the celebrations began at Wembley, Newcastle’s triumph resonated as a historic moment for the club and its supporters, finally breaking decades of heartache and heralding a new era of success.
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