17 mins A goal fashioned by and in a United Europe: Anthony Elanga's cross from the right only partially cleared, Sandro Tonali volleying goalwards and Nick Woltemade deliberately flicking the ball with his foot to direct it away from the home 'keeper and into the net. 1-0

43 mins Anthony Gordon penalty conversion I. 2-0

Half time: Union SG 0 Newcastle 2

64 mins Anthony Gordon penalty conversion II.  3-0

80 mins Gordon robbed Sofiane Boufal in the United area before finding Harvey Barnes in centre midfield. He laid the ball off to fellow substitute Will Osula and the Dane carried it forward before a defence splitting pass set up Barnes for a neat first-time finish. 4-0

Full time: Union SG 0 Newcastle 4

Eddie Howe said:

"It was a magnificent game from Newcastle. My team showed that we can score again. And I’m very pleased we got to keep the zero (clean sheet). We maintained control of the game and it's a big mental boost for us.

"Travelling out here, this was what we wanted - especially after the Arsenal ending. It was a big response from the players because it was a painful way to lose that game.

"The players had to dig deep, look within themselves and come out fighting again. That's what we do best. I thought it was a really good display. It was always going to be a tough game but I think as soon as we got that first goal it settled us down and we played really well.

"There was certainly some good bits from the front three. There a feeling we could score at any moment in the game. Two of the goals have come from penalties but we've scored four away from home. We couldn't have asked for any more and there were some good individual performances, which is good to see.

"I thought we attacked well and defended well. Any time you get a clean sheet in the Champions League away from home, it is a good statement to make.

"Hopefully it helps us when we return to the Premier League because we've been waiting for a performance like that. It wasn't perfect - there are things we can improve - but it was a big step in the right direction and in an important stage in the Champions League because we have to start well.

"There are things we can improve but it was a big step in the right direction, an important stage as well in the Champions League because we have to start well.

"These competitions are so high and the demands are so big on us that if we're slow starters, we could leave ourselves too much to do, so I certainly leave here in a lot healthier, positive frame of mind and I'm looking forward to the next game.

"Both Woltemade and Tonali are claiming that first goal - I love it. The best strikers I’ve worked with want to score. Even if there is a directive, they don’t care. They want to score. They want that responsibility. I’ve got no issue with that at all."

On Nick Woltemade:

"His potential is high. It is an exciting start for him and he's done really really well, and more importantly he is willing, wants to do the work and wants to improve.

"It is difficult to put a percentage on what he is right now but there is more to come physically and tactically as we go through the journey together with him.

"We will be doing a lot of physical work with him to get him robust enough for the Premier League week in, week out."

On Malick Thiaw:

"Malick has come in and the biggest compliment I can pay him is that he's settled in really quickly. He looks at home with his team mates; he's been excellent in training. He and Sven (Botman) are building a good relationship."

On Tino Livramento:

"Tino, we think, will be out roughly around six to eight weeks, which is probably positive from where we were after the game, thinking it might be months.

"We're probably looking, not this international break, but maybe the next one (in November), he could be back. So certainly, more positive than we initially thought."

On Yoane Wissa:

"He's receiving treatment, no operation needed. I think we're looking at the other side of the international break.

"We hope he can be fit and available for that first game (Brighton away). Touch wood, it's not a long-term injury. We get through the next few games and then he'll be back.'

On Jacob Ramsey:

"He is on the grass, working hard, building his fitness. The plan, I think, was it would be the first game after the international break.

"If it's any earlier than that, then of course he's ahead of schedule."

USG coach Sebastien Pocognoli said:

"I'm proud of my team. They fought and even at 3-0 down they didn’t give up. Newcastle were just on another level.

"We managed to threaten and we played our own game. We just lacked efficiency, but one thing we have now is more experience. And that’s something that will help us going forwards.

"There are more big teams to come in the Champions League and all will bring their own strengths and tactics. All we can do is focus on ourselves and improve our own game.

"Sometimes, our opponents can be condescending and look down on us but Newcastle didn't. They paid us full respect and all their players were top level - which shows that they had a great respect for us."

Ex-Boro defender and USG captain Christian Burgess said:

"We saw a Newcastle side that were just much more efficient and had so much quality. We started the game very offensively and created chances.

"If we had scored to make it 2-1, for example, the whole game would have changed. It’s unfortunate but a good lesson."