Solskjaer makes instant impact as Cardiff stun Newcastle


Cardiff City manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes his seat before their English FA Cup soccer match against Newcastle United at St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle, northern England January 4, 2014. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

(Reuters) - As a baby-faced striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made his name coming off the bench to score vital goals for Manchester United and his knack of making a dramatic impact appears undiminished.

On Saturday, however, it was his tactical nous rather than his lethal feet which did the trick as the Norwegian marked his first game in charge of Cardiff City with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory in the FA Cup third round at Newcastle United.

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