Newcastle 3 : Reading 0
06/04/2008 8:45 AM
Beye started a flowing move down the right that saw Viduka play him in behind the Royals defence before the full-back returned the favour, and the Australian was a model of composure as he applied the final touch.
The Magpies might have increased their lead 12 minutes from time when Martins blasted his way through the visitors' defence only to see Rosenior deflect his shot wide.
Barton twice went close as time ran down and substitute Damien Duff tested Hahnemann with a powerfully-struck shot, but three goals was more than enough to claim the points.
English Premier League
Newcastle United 3 (Martins 18, Owen 43, Viduka 58)
Reading 0