Victory spoiled as Magpies end in a flap

Newcastle 2 Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin 0

The Magpies were cruising after two goals by Patrick Kluivert set them on their way but after the break the game deteriorated and Nicky Butt was sent off just two minutes after his arrival as substitute for grabbing Abas Soan by the neck.

Sakhnin skipper Abas Suan, the man with whom Butt clashed to earn his marching orders, was also sent off after being yellow-carded for the second time for his part in the melee.