Harewood 16
Ameobi 59
M'boro...............0
A GOAL in each half, the first controversial, eased Newcastle to victory in the 115th league Tyne-Tees derby this afternoon
Newcastle United Harper; Simpson, S Taylor, Coloccini, Enrique, Guthrie, Smith (Capt) (Butt 49 (Capt from 49)), Nolan, Gutierrez, Ameobi (Pancrate 83), Harewood (Ranger 65). Subs: Krul (gk); R Taylor, Kadar, Lovenkrands.
Middlesbrough Jones; McMahon, Wheater, Pogatetz, Hoyte, O'Neil (Capt), R Williams, Osbourne, Arca (Yeates 66), Kitson (Bent 46), Lita (Franks 83). Subs: Coyne (gk); Taylor, Riggott, L Williams.
Referee Kevin Friend
Bookings
Newcastle United: Simpson,58, foul.
Middlesbrough: R Williams, 30, foul; Pogatetz, 45+1, kicking the ball away.
Attendance: 49,644
Conditions: Very cold and dry.
Website Boro Man of the Match: Emanuel Pogatetz