Good afternoon and welcome to LIVE coverage of Metalist Kharkiv against Newcastle United. The first leg finished 0-0 a week ago meaning Alan Pardew's side need a win or a scoring draw at the Kharkiv Stadium to progress to the last 16 of the tournament.
Europa League / 1/16 Final
Metalist Stadium / 21.02.2013
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- S. Ameobi(65' PEN)
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Updated 21/02/2013 at 19:54 GMT
32'
Cristaldo goes down like he has been shot by a sniper. Wins the foul from Coloccini , but was hardly worth the acting.
31'
Sosa decides to try his luck from 35 yards, but can only knock the shot wide of goal. Never really threatening Kurl from that range.
30'
Coloccini forced to clear from Villagra's ball across the face of goal. Fine piece of defending. Are Metalist coming to life? Has taken them long enough.
29'
Cabaye goes long with the free-kick. Met by Ameobi's head, but can't pick out a companion as Metalist scramble it clear.
28'
Cristaldo rises at the back post to head inches wide from Villagra's cross. Free header and that is the first real threat of the night from Metalist.
27'
Newcastle well in control of this contest. All they need here is the first goal, and a few more could follow.
26'
Villagra manages to hurl himself up the park. Throws over the cross from the byline, but all too easy for Krul to collect.
25'
Cabaye with a free-kick out wide. Throws it in with plenty of pace, but Oleksandr Goryainov is off his line to punch clear the danger.
24'
Not much in that one, it must be said. But these remain encouraging moments for Newcastle going forward.
23'
Marveaux with the corner, but the referee blows for a spot of pushing in the heart of the Metalist box.
22'
Newcastle could really do with finding a goal while they are dominating the play. Papa Gueye makes a mess of a passback and the visitors have a corner here.
21'
Anita brings down Marlos, and that will be a free-kick to the home side, who continue to look unsure of themselves out there. Not sure whether to invite Newcastle on to them, or go for it.
20'
The Metalist coach Miron Markevich is sporting a leather jacket here tonight. He is more animated than his side at the moment.
19'
Lyon leads Spurs 1-0 on the night in France. 2-2 on aggregate would take the French side into the last 16. You can follow that one with us LIVE here....
18'
Pitch looks green, but also seems to be frozen which is not helping the prospects of either side.
17'
Ameobi's shot deflects inches wide from 20 yards. So close to the opening goal. Newcastle going for this here.
16'
A few of the home fans making their feelings known with a few boos. Newcastle bossing this match at the moment, but can they push home the goal they crave.
15'
Sissoko bounds onto the pass from Cabaye. Fine run and control, but the finish is not there. Goryainov with an easy take. That was a real chance.
14'
Newcastle are without a win in five European away games – three draws and two defeats. But they look to be brighter than their hosts if these early moments are a sign of things to come.
13'
Edmar brings down Haidara and Newcastle have another free-kick chance, but Cabaye's delivery is cleared. Newcastle continue to press here.
12'
Villagra is penalised for a foul on Marveaux. Poor, poor challenge and should really have been booked for that effort.