aItas still possible for us to get this quarter-final. If we can put them under great pressure in the home, it can do funny items to groups, Iave seen it happen before.a Newcastle began well against a side who're now unbeaten in 29 games, a threaded move from Sylvain Marveaux finding Papiss Demba CissA, but his first touch was heavy. At the other end, Nicolas Gaitan hit a swerving shot from 25 yards which Tim Krul very nearly allowed to squirm through his hands, but Newcastle were also dangerous going forward and they took the lead each time a properly calculated ball from right-back Danny Simpson sent Moussa Sissoko in behind the defense. CissA sprinted to keep up at the center and when Sissoko sent the low cross he comfortably side-footed home. Few factors in Europe give you a stronger fighting risk than Benfica, however, and a side that's now obtained 105 goals in 2013 almost equalised immediately when Gaitan went extensive. Pardewas side got near a second when CissAas deflected chance spun against the base of the article. Had that gone in, Benficaas group might have made. Rather, they roared their delight when Rodrigo levelled after Krul palmed Cardozaas shot into his path. Newcastleas goalkeeper did much better with a fine double save your self from Cardoza and Andre Gomes, but Benfica were beginning to take over. Krul also made a great end to keep out Melgarejoas low opportunity and showed excellent tendencies to reject Nemanja Matic after he had been given a free of charge header. Newcastle almost kept on until half-time and started the second half firmly again, CissA reaching the post for a second time with a chip. Benficaas small pass-and-move style was a pleasure to watch for the natural, but scary in the event that you were seated in the away dugout trying to workout how exactly to cope with it. Cardoza should have put them in when he was chosen by Rodrigo front, but, off-balance, the Paraguayan toe-poked large. It was a huge let-off, but Newcastleas Santon ensured it did not matter. He have been deserted by the Italianas form since the turn of the year and he inexplicably handed the ball straight to exchange Lima, who rounded Krul and scored. Five full minutes later it had been Tayloras turn to press the self-destruct button, unnecessarily handling in the region. Cardoza obtained from the spot, despite being forced to simply take the penalty twice. Benfica are in the driving seat, but Newcastle aren't burned steak just yet. aWeare in a solid position but this link isnat around because Newcastle could be more intense at home,a said Benfica boss Jorge Jesus. aThey demonstrate they're a powerful team and we had a need to work quite difficult to overcome them here.a Of more important issue for Pardew may be the arrival of Fulham to St Jamesa Park on Sunday. His part have fallen back into the relegation tussle, suffering three successive defeats. With the get back leg accompanied by the derby with Sunderland, three points at home to Fulham will be the easiest way to prepare for the next leg. aI think place shown against a very strong Benfica part that individuals really are a great team,a said Pardew. aBut every game will be important for us between now and the conclusion of the summer season and we need to make certain we're all set to go again on Sunday.a Match facts Benfica (4-3-3 ): Artur; Almeida, Luisao, Garay, Melgarejo; John, Matic, Gomes (Perez 61 ); Rodrigo, Cardoza (Pereira 77), Gaitan. Subs Lopes (g), Roderick, Aimar, Lima, Urreta. Scheduled Perez, Pereira, Lima. Newcastle (4-2-3-1 ): Krul; Simpson, Taylor, Yanga-Mbiwa, Santon; Cabaye, Perch (Anita 62 ); Jonas, Sissoko, Marveaux (Ameobi 80 ); Cisse. Subs Elliot (g), Williamson, Gosling, Obertan, Campbell. Booked Perch, Ameobi. Referee: A Gautier (France).
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