- Newcastle emerged victorious against Premier League frontrunners Liverpool to claim the 2024/2025 Caraboo Cup championship at Wembley Stadium.
- Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak ensured Newcastle United's victory over the Reds, finally breaking their title drought at Wembley.
- Newcastle United's last significant trophy was claimed in 1969 with their victory in the former Fairs Cup, whereas their latest win in a domestic competition dates back to the 1955 FA Cup triumph.
In spectacular fashion, Newcastle United broke their long-standing title drought as Dan Burn and Alexander Isak scored crucial goals for a convincing 2-0 win against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium.
Right before halftime, Burn eluded Liverpool’s defense and jumped up to head a precisely crossed corner kick from Kieran Trippier into the back of the net, giving Newcastle the advantage.
The Magpies believed they had extended their advantage shortly after halftime when Alexander Isak scored from a rebound, yet their elation was brief.
The goal was invalidated because Bruno Guimaraes was deemed to be offside and impeding the goalkeeper's view, positioned in front of Liverpool's keeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Even though they faced a hurdle, Eddie Howe’s squad swiftly recovered, with Isak not missing his chance just two minutes following the disallowed score to put one past the keeper.
Even though Liverpool maintained control of the match, Federico Chiesa’s late goal in stoppage time failed to change the outcome for Arne Slot’s side.
What rewards will Newcastle receive for clinching the Caraboo Cup?
In addition to the pride of winning, the Carabao Cup winners will secure a spot in the Conference League, provided they haven’t already qualified through another European tournament.
What is the prize money for the EFL Cup?
As reported by BBC Sports, the champions of the Caraboo Cup for this season will be awarded £100,000 (around 16.8 million), whereas the second-place team will take home £50,000 (about 8.4 million).
For premier teams, however, such figures may appear comparatively modest when contrasted with the substantial revenues available from other tournaments.
The clubs will additionally obtain 45% of the revenue generated from all matches.
What are match proceeds?
In numerous sports leagues or competitions, match proceeds denote the income accumulated from different sources throughout a game or event.
These may encompass income from ticket sales, broadcast licensing fees, sponsorship deals, product merchandising, and various additional revenues.
It indicates that when we say clubs get 45% of all match revenues, this signifies that once the earnings from a game are gathered, 45% of those funds go directly to the involved teams or clubs.
Newcastle player taunts Arsenal following Caraboo Cup victory
CDRNEWS.co.ke earlier highlighted how Newcastle player Anthony Gordon taunted Arsenal following their defeat both at home and away, which eliminated Arsenal from the Carabao Cup.
The athlete stressed the significance of maintaining humility, recognizing their successful streak and the surprising outcomes they achieved which were not crucial for their overall season performance.
He pointed out that the game presented a solid chance to regain momentum, yet he emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and concentrating on future objectives.