Newcastle United eliminated Premier League opponents Nottingham Forest from the League Cup 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw on Wednesday; Ipswich Town and Bournemouth also lost in the first round.
Wimbledon Triumphs Over Ipswich in Thrilling League Cup Clash
In front of 7,900 spectators in southwest London, fourth-tier AFC Wimbledon emerged as second-round giant-killers, defeating promoted Ipswich 4-2 on penalty kicks following a thrilling 2-2 draw.
In the draw, they were rewarded with a home match against Newcastle in the third round.
Jarrod Bowen Own Goal Decides West Ham vs. Bournemouth Clash
At the London Stadium, Jarrod Bowen’s own goal in the 88th minute settled an all-Premier League match between Bournemouth and West Ham United, winning 1-0.
League Cup Third-Round Draw: Manchester City vs. Watford
The draw matches Premier League champions Manchester City at home against Watford, while Arsenal hosts League One’s Bolton Wanderers at the Emirates. West Ham next opponents will be holders Liverpool at Anfield.
Manchester United will play League One Barnsley at home at Old Trafford, while Tottenham Hotspur will have to travel to Coventry, a lower division, and the 2024 finalists will lose. Chelsea will play fourth-league Barrow.
Newcastle Quick Start and Penalty Drama Against Nottingham Forest
After just 19 seconds of play at the City Ground, Joe Willock, who later hobbled off due to a thigh injury, gave Newcastle their first goal since February after Alexander Isak’s attempt was turned away.
After serving a 10-month ban for betting violations, Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali played 62 minutes and had an early chance to double Newcastle’s lead. However, Jota Silva’s half-volley five minutes into the half made the lead disappear.
Following mistakes by Forest’s Ibrahim Sangare and Taiwo Awoniyi, Sean Longstaff scored the game-winning penalty.
Manager Eddie Howe stated that they had practiced penalties the day before. Shoot-outs are always a lottery; our lads dealt with that pressure really well, and full credit to the lads for keeping their composure, Howe remarked.
Wimbledon Resilience and Dramatic Penalty Shootout Victory
Conor Chaplin headed in an equaliser in the 86th minute to force a shootout while Ipswich Town was trailing 2-1 and about to lose in regulation time.
Owen Goodman, goalkeeper for the Dons, then made saves from Omari Hutchinson and Jack Taylor.
“The tale of the football underdog. A new chapter in that tale and another incredible night,” Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson told the BBC.
As a football team, we constantly have to do things the hard way, but we manage.
Cardiff City Late Comeback Shocks Southampton
There were plenty of goals at Cardiff City, a Championship team who defeated Southampton 3-1 after trailing twice, thanks to goals in stoppage time from James Bree and Cameron Archer.
Wolves and Brentford Secure Wins Without Key Strikers
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford in the Premier League defeated Burnley and Colchester United 2-0 and 1-0, respectively, without England striker Ivan Toney, who was away awaiting attention from other teams.
Goncalo Guedes scored twice before halftime to put Wolves ahead, and in the 45th minute, Keane Lewis-Potter scored for Brentford, forcing goalie Hakon Valdimarsson to save a Jack Payne penalty.
League Cup Overview: Premier League Clubs Enter the Fray
The competition began with the second round for Premier League clubs not participating in Europe. The remaining clubs joined in the third round, with matches taking place between September 16 and 23.
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