12 February 2007
VIDEO: Swindon Town 1-2 Newcastle

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Swindon Town 1-2 Newcastle United
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Sixth Round Proper
Monday 12 February 2007
The County Ground

Swindon Town youth team manager David Byrne hailed his side after they narrowly missed out on a semi-final place in the FA Youth Cup following a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle United.

With just three minutes left in extra-time, and the home side down to ten men following the dismissal of skipper Chris Allen, Dave Carroll headed United into the last four and a tie against either Sheffield United or Liverpool, who play on Thursday evening at Bramall Lane.

But Byrne remained upbeat at the performance and was full of pride at his side's efforts.

He said: "We are disappointed, that's for sure. I am devastated for the boys because we showed a magnificent attitude and determination after going down to ten men.

"The boys have done the town of Swindon proud and I have never worked with a bunch of lads who have shown so much endeavour. They really got stuck into it."

The Magpies took a first-half lead when 15-year-old forward Ryan Donaldson headed home from close range midway through the first half.

Swindon were back on level terms after the break when Lukas Jutkiewicz thumped a 25-yard drive into the left-hand corner and beyond Newcastle keeper Mark Cook.

Allen was shown a second yellow card at the beginning of extra-time for a foul on Kazenga LuaLua and the tie looked destined for a penalty shoot-out until Carroll's late, late winner.

"We sat off Newcastle at times and they have two lads out wide who would cause anybody problems," added Byrne. "The gaffer (Paul Sturrock) came into the dressing room at half-time and gave the lads a few words of encouragement and we did pick up in the second half.

"The lads were out on their feet at the end and the dressing room was full of tears, but that's to be expected.

"The crowd were absolutely fantastic and I would like to thank the Swindon public. I am sorry we couldn't take it to the next stage - I would have fancied a pop at them on penalties."