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NEWCASTLE WIN CARABAO CUP AFTER DEFEATING LIVERPOOL 2-1 IN THRILLING FINAL
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Newcastle has won a major trophy for the first time since 1969, defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao (Formerly Carling) Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Dan Burn opened the scoring for Newcastle in the 45th minute, followed by Alexander Isak’s goal in the 53rd minute. Although Federico Chiesa reduced the deficit for Liverpool in extra time, Newcastle held on to secure the victory. Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes expressed his emotions after the win, saying, “It’s all for these fans. They deserve everything.” Guimaraes, who was overcome with emotion, added, “When I first came here, I said I wanted to put my name in history. We can now say we are the champions again. This is one of the best days of my life.” He continued, “I don’t have any words. It’s the best day of my life. For them [the fans] it’s like the World Cup. People have grown up and not seen us as champions. My first year as captain of this club, and it’s one of the best days.” Guimaraes also revealed that Newcastle legend Alan Shearer had sent him a text message before the game. He said, “This is my second home. We are making history. Some day when I leave this club, I want the fans to sing my name the way they do to Shearer.”