Mission accomplished for Newcastle

With the team we had out tonight we played the type of game we needed to get a result. We had a relatively inexperienced team and we worked hard this week not to get frustrated against a team who we felt would be good on the ball. They're a good footballing team, they had a lot of the ball which is not ideal at home, but our goalkeeper has not had a save to make all night, so we must have done something right. I can understand some of our supporters not enjoying the game tonight because they want to see us on the ball and on the front foot. But I would ask them to look at the team we had tonight; we were missing some big hitters and I think we did very well. Newcastle manager Graeme Souness

I thought we played very well, we dominated the game and could have got a better result. But it's difficult playing against a side from the Premiership as we don't have the same kind of budget as a club like Newcastle. We don't fear anyone in the next round. We have to do our best and be prepared to face any team. I don't have a particular choice in terms of who we might face. Sporting coach José Peseiro

We're through with nine points and three wins so that's positive. It was a genuine achievement for my players to win at Sporting. The new format was a profitable experience. Now we'll get a big gun in the next round when we come back to classic two-legged matches. Sochaux coach Guy Lacombe

We were here to win and we had opportunities to do so. We just missed a little bit of luck on the counterattack. I'm disappointed, but proud of my players. Panionios coach Giorgios Vazakas