4 mins With visiting players standing off him, Sandro Tonali progressed to the edge of the Leazes End box before slipping a short pass to Nick Woltemade. His first-time ball forward allowed Dan Burn to turn and shoot goalwards, to be blocked by an opponent but fall to Harvey Barnes to his left.

His inswinging centre reached William Osula, whose header grazed the upper arm of Jafarquliyev before being palmed away by the goalkeeper. That fell for Tonali, who struck from six yards for the first Champions League goal of his career. 1-0

6 mins Burn gained possession from an opponent down Newcastle's left hand channel and pushed a pass to Woltemade, who set Barnes away to deliver a curling left footed cross that the unmarked Joelinton volleyed home powerfully from seven yards out into the roof of the net. 2-0

Half time: Newcastle 2 Qarabag 0

50 mins Medina's pass down the centre of the field was helped on by Montiel and set Camilo Duran away for a run on goal. Showing Burn a clean pair of heels, he made it into the right side of the box and shot right-footed, finding a gap between Aaron Ramsdale and his near post. 2-1

52 mins Kieran Trippier sent over a right-footed outswinging corner from the United right that Sven Botman rose to meet and head into the net, having shaken off his marker Mathus Silva. 3-1

57 mins Pedro Bichalo's attempted pull back from the right hand side of the United area struck the right hand of Burn as he slid in to block. Ramsdale dived left but got his feet in the way of Marko Jankovic's spot kick, only for Elvin Jafarguliyev to beat Jacob Murphy on the follow up and scoop the ball home, Ramsdale in the net and unable to block before the ball was over the line. 3-2

Full time:Newcastle 3 Qarabag 2

Eddie Howe said:

"It's a massive achievement from us to get to the last 16. I've loved the new format, I think it's a really good thing. I've really enjoyed it. Coming to the pressure games, the double-headers, we've navigated that really well.

"I don't think it was a great performance (tonight), but I'm really pleased that we won.

"This was our target at the start of the season. We discussed various things and to get to the knockout stages was there for us and we felt we could achieve it with the players we have.

"It's been a really exciting phase of this competition. We've really enjoyed the different challenges.
"The knockout stage will be a different challenge for us at the sharp end against elite teams, so everything to look forward to.

"But at the back of my mind we have to get our Premier League form back to where we want it to be and that will give us the best chance to do well at this competition as well.

"I thought at 2-0 we probably came off the pedal. We didn't intend to do that but it was sort of the natural reaction.

"In the second half the game became end-to-end which, for us, was a real shame. For one, we extended too much energy and it meant we didn't put pressure on their goal, so we're disappointed with that 45 minutes."

On Nick Woltemade:

"I think the main thing we've been saying to him is stay between the lines. Certainly don't come away from their midfield line to still be a goal threat because he's 6'7, he should still be a target from crosses.

"There were a few balls there that on another day he could've got on the end of because we want him to score goals. That's part of the reason we brought him here.

"I think there were moments for him but I think that was the least impact he's had in that position for us."

On preferring Barcelona or Chelsea:

"Genuinely I haven't given it a seconds thought. I know those teams have been there for us. The main thing was to get through and really pleased with the professional job we've done.

"I think if you look at the score over the two legs it's been fantastic from the players even though today feels like a bit of a hollow win for us.

"We had really enjoyed the game against Barcelona, we had a good game against Chelsea here as well, we didn't win either, so I hope that's a good omen for us."

On the Wor Flags banner dedicated to him:

"Amazing. Big thank you to everyone that thought of that idea. It's much appreciated the love that the supporters give me and the team. It means everything."

Gurban Gurbanov said:

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Newcastle fans. They applauded our good attacks and the goal we scored, and sometimes even cheered us on. They showed themselves in the best possible light.

"Their players represented their club tremendously, but we won't be applauding anything the weekends visitors do, that's for sure....(second-placed Qarabag play leaders Sabah Baku).

"I want to thank my players, because they have had a long and exciting campaign in the Champions League. I'm very pleased with each of them for the game, the performance and the character they showed.

"They also showed themselves in the best possible light against Newcastle today. We conceded two goals early on, but the team managed to regroup and never gave up.

"Every game was a great experience for us. In the league phase, we played against big clubs who operate in different systems.

"For us, the biggest experience was the games against the English clubs. Of course, I would have liked us to play better in those games, but I think we managed to show our best side."