Ahead of their trip to Kuala Lumpur, a number of those travelling off to the Asia Cup took part in a full-scale practice match on Friday afternoon against Division Three new boys Doncaster Rovers.

With quick-growing conifers obstructing the view for onlookers on the wrong side of the fence we don't have a great deal of info, other than that United took the lead on 20 minutes through Gary Speed

Rovers made it 1-1 ten minutes later and then five minutes before half time, Kieron Dyer regained the advantage from close range, having earlier shaved the Rovers crossbar.

Both of our goals were laid on by Craig Bellamy, who looked to be in good form.

Cort came closest to extending Newcastle's lead with a close range header, with Robert also not far away with a rare headed effort in the final seconds. 

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