- Joe Willock’s shot was initially saved earlier than blazing rebound over the bar
- Newcastle had been then awarded a purpose because the ball was deemed to have crossed line
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Newcastle had been awarded a controversial purpose of their FA Cup fourth spherical conflict with Birmingham.
Ethan Laird shocked Eddie Howe’s males by opening the scoring inside 40 seconds.
The guests then obtained on degree phrases in controversial vogue when Joe Willock turned in William Osula’s pull again within the twenty first minute.
The Newcastle midfielder was initially dejected after being denied by goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell earlier than blazing the rebound over the bar.
However dejection turned to please when the Magpies had been handed the purpose as Willock’s first shot was deemed to have crossed the road.
Aim line expertise is used within the FA Cup however not in League One grounds.
Newcastle had been awarded a controversial purpose of their FA Cup fourth spherical conflict with Birmingham
Willock was initially dejected after his first effort was saved earlier than blasting the rebound over
Dejection turned to please for the midfielder seconds later as he was awarded the purpose
Former Birmingham defender Matthew Upson stated on the BBC: It is a robust one to name. It is really unimaginable to inform whether or not that is totally over the road.
‘It is the primary actual time Callum Wilson has obtained into the sport and made one thing occur.’
Former Everton midfielder Leon Osman added: ‘The assistant referee flagged actually early as if he has given the purpose. You place the flag throughout the chest to say a purpose however he was nonetheless waving it like he had given an offside or throw.
‘It is simply confused everyone. Newcastle thought they missed the possibility and Birmingham thought they obtained away with one. That appears awfully shut and it will have been very tough to present.’
Newcastle took the lead 5 minutes later by Callum Wilson earlier than Tomoki Iwata’s beautiful strike levelled the sport simply earlier than the break.
Willock then struck with eight minutes remaining to safe the victory for Newcastle.
