The Italian's two brilliantly-taken efforts were the highlights of the night at St. James' Park, with Fabian Schär adding further gloss to the scoreline before Yoane Wissa's late consolation.

The win takes United into the semi-finals for the second time in three seasons, with the Magpies set to find out their opponents over two legs when the draw takes place on Thursday night. Serena Taylor, Harriet Massey and Michelle Mercer were there to bring newcastleunited.com this gallery from another special night under the lights.