Joe Willock late goal sends Newcastle into Carabao Cup fourth round
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- Chronicle LiveLocal press
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- ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Lee Ryder, Sean McCormick)
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Key points
- Willock's 79th-minute finish, set up by Lewis Hall, proved decisive at the New Den
- Newcastle lacked quality in the final third but held firm to extend unbeaten run under Jaissle
- Matias Fernández-Pardo made his first start after £51m move from Lille
AI summary
Newcastle edged past Millwall 1-0 in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday night to progress to the fourth round. Joe Willock's late goal, after a fine cross from Lewis Hall, broke the deadlock in a match that never reached great heights but saw Jaissle's side grind out another win.
The visitors struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout and were grateful to goalkeeper Hornicek, who made crucial saves as Millwall pushed hard in the closing stages. Newcastle now travel to Leeds on Monday in the league.
Original headline
Millwall 0-1 Newcastle United reaction as late Joe Willock goal seals Carabao Cup win
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