Rossi sees Magpies through
12 April 2012
Giuseppe Rossi marked his first start for Newcastle with a debut goal as Glenn Roeder's side survived foul weather conditions on Tyneside to book their place in the Carling Cup fourth round.
The on-loan Manchester United striker struck three minutes after half-time to fire the Magpies ahead on a treacherous pitch and provided them with the platform to see off Portsmouth 3-0.
Peruvian midfielder Nolberto Solano scored Newcastle's second goal five minutes later with a thumping header from substitute Damien Duff's cross, and then finished things off with his second of the night on 90 minutes.
