Joe Willock doubles up as Newcastle edge out Birmingham in thriller
Briefly

The FA Cup fourth round tie between Birmingham City and Newcastle United stood out due to its high pace and thrilling incidents, highlighted by Tomoki Iwata's stunning goal. Though Newcastle advanced, Birmingham's strong performance offered encouragement regarding their capabilities if promoted to the Championship. Changing focus from their recent semi-final victory, Newcastle's lineup featured nine changes, which led to an early goal from Birmingham. The club is heavily invested in returning to the Championship, and their solid defence has contributed to a successful season thus far.
The FA Cup tie was remarkable, showcasing a thrilling pace and incidents, highlighted by a stunning goal from Tomoki Iwata, despite Newcastle's progression.
Birmingham's performance offered hope for a successful promotion campaign, proving they can compete at a higher level as they aim for the Championship.
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