EAdam Armstrong struck the only goal of the game as Newcastle United secured a narrow victory over Derby County in The FA Youth Cup on Sunday.
The England U17 striker’s fifth goal of this season's competition was enough to seal a quarter-final tie at home to either Cardiff City or Chelsea.
A first half of few chances was marred by a clash of heads between Mason Bennett and Olivier Kemen, which resulted in the former being stretchered off.
“Buzzing to beat Derby 1-0 and glad to grab the goal! Away fans were quality too!! Can’t wait for the next round now.”
@AdamArma9 Newcastle United striker
United had to wait until the hour mark before they found a breakthrough, as goalkeeper Freddie Woodman’s long kick fell to Armstrong, who proceeded to dummie past a defender before finishing superbly as he continued his record of scoring in every match of his club’s Youth Cup run.
Following the victory, Dave Watson insisted that Adam Armstrong's moment of magic to win the tie was "world class."
Armstrong – who has caught the eye of Alan Pardew with his exploits this season and been named on the bench for three of the first-team’s matches – told of his delight at the result on Twitter.
He tweeted: “Buzzing to beat derby 1-0 and glad to grab the goal! Away fans were quality to!! Can’t wait for the next round now.” (sic)
Their opponents will be decided on Tuesday, when Cardiff face Chelsea, kick-off 7.05pm.
