"Unbelievable." "Outstanding." They were some of the superlatives used by the black and white faithful as Eddie Howe's side took Leicester City apart to secure their place in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Newcastle had plenty of opportunities to win the game in normal time, bombarding the Leicester goal in the first-half and picking up where they left off in the second. Dan Burn finally broke the deadlock for the Magpies on the hour mark, riding the challenge of two Leicester players and picking out the bottom corner.
Joelinton added a second to ensure the Magpies of their place in the semi-final with a well timed finish with 72 minutes on the clock. Supporters took to social media to celebrate the Toon reaching their first semi-final since the FA Cup defeat to Manchester United back in 04/05.
Newcastle United vs Leicester City highlights and reaction
Here's what Newcastle United supporters had to say on the win over Leicester City:
@Zurrbs said: "Unbelievable shift from the lads today. Everyone put it on the line and got the job done. Joelinton is a player reborn. ONTO THE SEMI FINALS."
@AngelNUFC said: "Dominated for 90 minutes, deserved this. Don't care who we get in the semis, we are winning this cup."
@JoeToonMad1 tweeted: "The iPhone wasn’t released the last time we made a semi final."
@JohnHutchinson8 said: "Battered them. Was worried for a bit when the goals weren’t going in."
@snavelevans said: "Bronze statue of Eddie. Granite one for Joelinton. What a team."
@Kieran_NUFC21 said: "Eddies Semi Final Wembley MAGSSSS."
@ABeere5 tweeted: "Brilliant performance from all. Thought joelinton was best player on the pitch by miles. Win was never in doubt."
@ProbablyRicardo tweeted: "Outstanding shift put in by everyone. What a team!"
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