Magpies keep an eye on final

Newcastle 0 Marseille 0

There was relief that the Magpies maintained a clean sheet in the face of some inspired Marseille attacking play, yet regret that they failed to take advantage of several excellent chances.

On reflection, Newcastle will probably settle for the fact that Marseille cannot now benefit from away goals though that was thanks only to the woodwork that kept out Didier Drogba's stunning volley and the Woodgate (Jonathan) who was nothing less than brilliant throughout. There is also hope that either Kieron Dyer or Craig Bellamy will have recovered from injury for without them Newcastle appeared severely lacking in pace, and only the aerial prowess of Alan Shearer and Shola Ameobi allowed the home side to mount a significant challenge to Marseille.