Magpies blast their way into the big time

Newcastle United 4 NK Zeljeznicar 0

Kieron Dyer and Lomana Lua Lua fired their side into a 2-0 lead by the break, and after defender Sanel Jahic had been dismissed, Portuguese star Hugo Viana and Alan Shearer finished the job to open the door to the European big time.

It took the home side seven minutes to create a meaningful opportunity, but Peruvian midfielder Nolberto Solano failed to make the most of it when, after the space opened up in front of him and with runners making their moves, he shot tamely wide from 25 yards.