By Matthew Jones
October 24 2002

Marcello Lippi - the Juventus boss - thinks that Newcastle can still Qualify, but Alan Shearer still thinks that the chances are slim. Remember that we had to win on Wednesday night and we did. If we can beat Juventus, we can beat Dynamo Kiev! There is mixed feeling in The Magpies camp as Newcastle beat Juventus 1-0 last night at St James' Park. If Newcastle had lost the came then they would definately not qualify for the next round. However, Andy Griffin scored a winning goal and put the Toon in with a chance.

The Magpies play host to Dinamo Kiev next Tuesday needing another three points to keep up the chase at the top of the table.

But, despite the memorable win over Marcelo Lippi's giants, skipper Shearer says that qualification for the next phase is still unlikely although he has called for a battling performance against Kiev next week.

"The most important thing to come out of this game is the fact we have now given ourselves something to play for," said Shearer. "That was the aim before the game and that's what we have done. We have something to aim for. Feyenoord have lost in Kiev and we know that when we go there it will be a real fight rather than a meaningless match. But it is still going to be very tough for us and, to be honest, I still think our chances are slim of qualifying for the next round."

At the same time, Marcello Lippi insisted Newcastle could still make phase two of the Champions League after seeing them beat his Juventus side 1-0 on Wednesday. And Lippi said if the Magpies show the same spirit and desire in their remaining two fixtures, they could go further in the competition.

"From what I've seen, they've certainly got the will from the players and the club to do it," he said. "My opinion has not changed.