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Thu 11 Nov 2006Magpies steal what they needEin Frankfurt 0 Newcastle 0:Newcastle claimed top spot in Uefa Cup Group H and ensured they would avoid a Champions League side in the next round, with a fortunate 0-0 draw in Frankfurt.The Magpies were indebted to goalkeeper and captain Shay Given - who pulled off a fine save to keep out Albert Streit's 25th minute header - but also to the poor finishing of striker Ioannis Amanatidis, who wasted two glorious opportunities to put the home side ahead.