1.   Whitton almost broke the deadlock, rising to connect with a Frank Yallop cross, but his firm header was palmed over the top by Kelly.

2.   As Belgium sought an immediate reply, Schalke forward Michael Goossens sent over a cross to Nilis whose header was brilliantly palmed round the post by Shay Given.

3.   He climbed above Boro defender Nigel Pearson only for goalkeeper Alan Miller to palm his header over the top.

4.   Newcastle almost snatched a winner near the end when England striker Alan Shearer climbed to a cross but Ludek Miklosko palmed his header over the top.