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Martins denied in Boro stalemate
NEWCASTLE striker Obafemi Martins came closest to claiming the derby headlines as the crossbar denied him a winner following the goalless draw at Middlesbrough.
Martins hit the woodwork with a 35th-minute shot in a game that burst into life after the break.
Shay Given had to pull off a fine save for Newcastle to deny full-back Justin Hoyte 15 minutes from time.
Middlesbrough's record signing Afonso Alves squandered a host of chances as the game finished goalless.