In Birmingham, "Newcastle United" achieved a comeback victory over "Aston Villa," allowing them to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup. The match was memorable not only for its dynamic play but also for the numerous controversial decisions made by the referees.
The first goal of the game was scored by the hosts — Tammy Abraham opened the scoring. However, replays showed that the ball was sent into the net from an offside position, which escaped the referees' attention, as the video review system was not in place at this stage of the competition. In the first half, "Aston Villa" faced additional difficulties when their goalkeeper Marco Bizot was sent off for a last-man foul.
With "Newcastle" having a numerical advantage, the game took a new turn in the second half. Sandro Tonali became the key player, first equalizing the score and then scoring a second goal that put the team ahead. The final result of the match was confirmed by Nick Voltamed.
After the final whistle, "Newcastle" coach Eddie Howe praised his players' composure and their ability to stay focused despite the referees' mistakes. At the same time, his counterpart from "Aston Villa," Unai Emery, reiterated the need for implementing a support system for referees to avoid similar situations in the future.
This victory gives "Newcastle United" hope for a trophy, which remains their only chance for a title this season.
