Miguel Almiron scored twice to help Newcastle into the last eight of the FA Cup, despite West Brom almost mounting a late comeback in a terrific encounter.

Newcastle are into the quarters for the first time since 2006 after winning 3-2 at The Hawthorns on Tuesday night, but Championship leaders Albion pushed their Premier League opponents all the way.

Both teams had early chances as Kyle Edwards tested Magpies goalkeeper Karl Darlow from range and Allan Saint-Maximin struck the crossbar, before Almiron scored twice in 12 minutes before the break.

His first was a fine clipped finish on the run after Saint-Maximin's through ball, before Joelinton back-heeled a pass inside the box and Almiron smashed home his second.

Immediately after the restart, Valentino Lazaro bundled in a third from close range, before Matt Phillips pulled one back for West Brom and Kenneth Zohore netted a second late on in a very open cup tie.

Player Ratings

West Brom: Bond (5), Furlong (5), O'Shea (6), Bartley (6), Gibbs (5), Brunt (6), Barry (5), Harper (6), Phillips (7), Austin (6), Edwards (7)

Subs: Krovinovic (6), Zohore (7), Tulloch (n/a)

Newcastle: Darlow (6), Manquillo (6), Schar (7), Lascelles (6), Rose (7), Bentaleb (6), S Longstaff (7), Lazaro (8), Almiron (8), Saint-Maximin (8), Joelinton (7)

Subs: Shelvey (6), Gayle (n/a), Lejeune (n/a)

Man of the Match: Allan Saint-Maximin

Source: skysports.com