EFL Cup: Newcastle defeat Southampton 2-1

By defeating Southampton 2-1, Newcastle United secured their spot in the first major final in 24 years.

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Joelinton's goal at the end of regulation gave Newcastle a 1-0 victory in the first leg last week.

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Sean Longstaff, a local, gave them the perfect start in the comeback by scoring the first goal in the fifth minute.

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The midfielder scored again in the 21st minute for his second goal at St James' Park in almost four years.

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Newcastle will play either Manchester United or Nottingham Forest in the final at Wembley.

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