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Newcastle beat Blackburn in extra-time to reach FA Cup fourth round

Newcastle United are into the fourth round of the FA Cup after an extra-time victory over Blackburn Rovers.

Newcastle scored two goals in extra time to defeat Blackburn in their third-round replay at Ewood Park.

Sean Longstaff scored after a minute for the visitors with a deflected 25-yard shot, before Callum Roberts added the second with a fine volley.

But Adam Armstrong pulled one back from Danny Graham's pass and Darragh Lenihan's powerful header made it 2-2.

In extra time, Joselu scored from a rebound and Ayoze Perez's powerful strike sealed the win for the visitors.

Spanish striker Joselu appeared to be slightly offside for the goal that made it 3-2, as he reacted quickest after Blackburn keeper David Raya had spilled Fabian Schar's long-range shot.

Newcastle's win was their first in seven games in all competitions, since a 1-0 Premier League victory at Huddersfield on 15 December, and they will play Watford at home in the fourth round on 26 January.

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