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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Louise Taylor at St James' Park

Fabian Schär on target for Newcastle to deny AFC Wimbledon’s defensive efforts

Fabian Schär scores the sole goal from the penalty spot in the Carabao Cup match between Newcastle and AFC Wimbledon
Newcastle will meet Chelsea in the next round after Fabian Schär scored the winner from the penalty spot. Photograph: George Wood/Getty Images

Eddie Howe was evidently not exaggerating when, on the eve of kick-off, he described AFC Wimbledon as “well organised”.

If anything it proved quite an understatement as Johnnie Jackson’s League Two players not merely prevented Newcastle from scoring in open play but succeeded in frequently silencing St James’ Park.

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