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Loan Watch: Another Brace For Armstrong
Written by Newcastle Utd
Adam Armstrong continued his prolific start to life on loan at Coventry City with another two goals
By Anthony Marshall - Newcastle United Managing Editor
Adam Armstrong continued his prolific start to life on loan at Coventry City with another brace, as the Sky Blues romped to a 4-0 win at Millwall on Saturday.
The 18-year-old forward netted twice on his Coventry debut and made it four goals in just two appearances for the League One side with a double at the New Den.
Armstrong's first goal came after just six minutes - a stunning 35-yard lob which caught Lions goalkeeper David Forde off his line.
Ruben Lameiras then doubled City's advantage before Armstrong struck again in the 24th minute, this time cleverly timing his run to race beyond the hosts' rearguard and confidently lift a finish over the onrushing Forde.
Jim O'Brien made it 4-0 late on and Armstrong played for 83 minutes before being replaced.
Fellow Magpie Shane Ferguson was part of the Millwall side that was put to the sword by Armstrong and Co, with the Northern Ireland international coming on at half-time and helping stem the tide somewhat.
Elsewhere, teenage goalkeeper Freddie Woodman put in another impressive performance but was unable to prevent Crawley Town slipping to a 2-1 home defeat against AFC Wimbledon.
The England Under-19 international stopper made a number of fine saves but was beaten twice in the second half as the Dons turned the League Two fixture on its head.
Finally, Sammy Ameobi was a late substitute for Cardiff City, who fought back from two goals down to grab a share of the spoils at Queens Park Rangers in the Championship.
The wide man - who is on a season-long loan with the Bluebirds - replaced Anthony Pilkington with seven minutes remaining and his side 2-1 down. Then, in the final seconds of the fixture, Scott Malone netted from long-range to snatch a draw.
OUT ON LOAN
Sammy Ameobi - Cardiff City (season-long loan)
Adam Armstrong - Coventry City (loan until January)
Freddie Woodman - Crawley Town (loan until January)
Shane Ferguson - Millwall (loan until November)
PHOTO: Coventry City/PA