Thursday 10th March
Olympiakos 1-3 Newcastle United
Partizan Belgrade 1-1 CSKA Moscow
Shakhtar Donetsk 1-3 AZ Alkmaar
Steaua Bucharest P-P Villarreal
Great result for Newcastle,

they had a lot going their way though. Georgatos was sent-off in the 11th minute for nudging Dyer in the penalty area, but in all fairness his challenge didn't warrant a red card.. Olympiakos were down to 9 men by half-time with Kostoulas sent-off for a second bookable offense. With Newcastle leading 2-1 at that point, they had a massive advantage. Kluivert made sure of a comfortable win with his goal mid-way through the second-half. Newcastle should have very few problems in the home leg next week, especially as Olympiakos will have several players suspended.
The Greek side's goal came from the penalty spot a few minutes after Newcastle had taken the lead. Again, the decision was a bit dodgy. Andy O'Brien appeared to grab Stoltidis' shirt, but the attacking player simply went down too easily.. Robert scored Newcastle's second with a brilliant free-kick.
AZ Alkmaar will be solid favourites to progress in their tie, but Partizan - CSKA is poised to go either way.
