Overview
- Newcastle beat Tottenham 2-0 at St James’ Park to advance in the Carabao Cup and end Spurs’ unbeaten away run.
- Sandro Tonali delivered the corner as Djed Spence fixed his boot, and Fabian Schar headed in the opener.
- Tottenham players, led by Pedro Porro, confronted referee Chris Kavanagh to argue they were not set for the restart.
- Pundits said the referee was within the laws to continue play but urged common‑sense to wait for Spence to retake his position.
- Frank accepted responsibility for the second goal, noting Antonin Kinsky misjudged a cross that Nick Woltemade headed into an empty net.