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Owen back on target as Newcastle progress

By DPA

London : Michael Owen hit his first goal in 20 months as Newcastle United progressed to the third round of the Carling Cup football tournament.

Substitute Obafemi Martins scored the other in Newcastle’s comfortable 2-0 victory Wednesday night over Championship side Barnsley.

The other two Premiership sides in action also went through.

Roland Bianchi hit a winner nine minutes from time as Manchester City beat Bristol City 2-1.

Goals from Fabio Rochemback and Lee Dong-Gook gave Middlesbrough a 2-0 win over Northampton.