English League Cup – Semenio scores as Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-0.

2026-01-14 00:13

The first leg of the 2025/26 English League Cup semi-final took place, with Manchester City defeating Newcastle 2-0 at St. James' Park thanks to goals from Semenho and Rajan Scherki.

Four minutes into the game, Newcastle launched an attack. In the penalty area, Visa received a cross from his teammate and took a shot over Al-Rayne's defense, but the ball went over the goal.

In the 11th minute, Manchester City attempted a counter-attack, with Bernardo Silva passing the ball back from the penalty area, but Haaland couldn't reach it. In the 15th minute, Gordon dribbled past the defense on the left and chipped the ball, but Joelinton's header went wide. In the 25th minute, Newcastle goalkeeper Pope suffered an injury but continued playing after receiving treatment.

In the 31st minute, Nico Aureli and Jolin got into a physical altercation, and the referee immediately showed both players yellow cards. In the 45th minute, Newcastle midfielder Murphy was forced to leave the game due to injury and was replaced by Barnes.

In the 49th minute of the second half, Newcastle created an attacking opportunity. Visa's close-range header was saved by Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford. Guimarães then fired a shot that hit the post. In the 53rd minute, Doku crossed from the left, Bernardo Silva passed the ball to Semenio, who slotted it home to give Manchester City a 1-0 lead.

In the 57th minute, Joelinton received a pass from his teammate and shot, but his effort was blocked. Guimarães then unleashed a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball was caught by Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford. In the 62nd minute, Manchester City took a corner kick, and Semenio kneed the ball into the goal. However, after VAR intervention, it was determined that Haaland was offside, and the goal was disallowed.

In the 70th minute, Newcastle launched a passing combination, and Tonali received the ball and shot, but the ball went wide of the goal. In the 78th minute, Bernardo Silva received a pass from Haaland and fired a low shot, but it was blocked by an opposing player.

In the 81st minute, Rico Lewis made a diagonal pass from the penalty area, and Rajan Scherki followed up with a shot, but the ball was saved by Newcastle goalkeeper Pope. In the second half stoppage time, Ete Nouri dribbled into the penalty area and passed the ball back, and Rajan Scherki fired a low shot into the net, helping Manchester City extend their lead to 2-0.

Manchester City ultimately defeated Newcastle 2-0 away from home.