English second division Brentford reached the semi-finals of a cup competition for the first time in the club’s 131-year history by beating Newcastle 1-0 in the League Cup on Tuesday.
Brentford, who presented a weaker team in the quarterfinals due to their busy league schedule, had more chances to score against their Premier League adversary and finally took advantage in the 66th minute when Josh Dasilva received a cross pass through the league. left with a low volley.
Facing one of only two teams remaining in the competition and not in the Premier League, Newcastle squandered a great opportunity to advance to the FA Cup or League Cup semi-finals for the first time since the 2004-05 campaign.
Instead, they became the fourth Premier team – after Southampton, West Bromwich Albion and Fulham – to be eliminated by Brentford, who became the first team to qualify for the semi-final on Tuesday.
Manchester City, who have won the last three Cup titles, visit Arsenal later.
On Wednesday Everton host Manchester United and Tottenham visit Stoke, from the second division.
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