SANDRO TONALI returned from a betting ban - and Newcastle ended winning in a lottery.
The Italian made his first start in 10 months following the scandal that has temporarily derailed his career.
And although he could not help the Magpies over the line, his colleagues kept their nerve in the penalty shootout.
The 23-year-old midfielder was denied a goal on his debut after only three minutes but eventually tired as these two could not be separated after 90 minutes.
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