Newcastle advance to last-16
Shola Ameobi fired Newcastle into the last-16 of the Europa League from the penalty spot as the Magpies kept their cool in icy Ukraine.
Shola Ameobi fired Newcastle into the last-16 of the Europa League from the penalty spot as the Magpies kept their cool in icy Ukraine.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has ordered Papiss Cisse to take out his frustration on Metalist Kharkiv next week after being denied a Europa League double.
Striker Papiss Cisse saw two goals disallowed as Newcastle failed to claim the first-leg lead over Metalist Kharkiv they so desperately wanted to take to Ukraine.
Metalist Kharkiv will take an away goal back to Ukraine for this Europa League secong leg but will still need to beat Sporting to advance.
Everton secured a place in the group stages of the UEFA Cup thanks to a battling second-half display in tonight's first round second leg match to win 4-3 on aggregate.
Andrew Johnson has not scored since 18 March, and on a night of high European drama the England striker missed two penalties - one twice taken - to give Everton a mountain to climb when they go to the Ukraine for the second-leg of this UEFA Cup tie in a fortnight.