Newcastle United vs Brentford LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Brentford in the EFL cup.
Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.
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Newcastle United vs Brentford
Second Half ends, Newcastle United 3, Brentford 1.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Attempt blocked. William Osula (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kieran Trippier.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Attempt missed. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Joe Willock.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Goal! Newcastle United 3, Brentford 1. Yoane Wissa (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bryan Mbeumo following a fast break.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Attempt missed. Paris Maghoma (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a corner.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Attempt saved. Yoane Wissa (Brentford) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.
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