It was an assured performance by the Magpies’ second string after a very difficult start to their league campaign, made easier by Brandon Taylor’s red card in the first half.
But who stood out on the night? Our writer Liam Kennedy was at Hetton – and here’s his NUFC player ratings...
5. Oliver Walters - 6
Very little to do defensively down the left hand side. | Getty Images Photo: Martin Swinney
6. Mo Sangare - 7
Big, strong and with a cultured range of passing. Excellent in the first 45, if he faded a little later on. Very vocal from the middle, too. | JPIMedia Photo: Martin Swinney
7. Jack Young - 8
A throwback, old fashioned type midfielder. Excellent energy. | JPIMedia Photo: Martin Swinney
8. Jamie Sterry - 7
Played in the centre of midfield and looked every bit at home there. | Getty Images Photo: Martin Swinney
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