Newcastle Fights Back from Two Goals Down

Newcastle salvaged a point despite trailing Bournemouth 2-0. The match at St. James' Park ended in a 2-2 draw, with the Cherries still searching for their first win of the season. This was the first encounter between the two sides since 1992 where Eddie Howe wasn't in either dugout.

The visitors took the lead in just the ninth minute when Alex Scott's shot was deflected, sending the ball into the box where Marcus Tavernier tapped it home. Newcastle fans were unhappy, believing there was a foul earlier in the build-up. Bournemouth doubled their advantage in the 35th minute. A long-range shot from Kluivert struck the post, rebounded off Hornicek's back, and fell to Scott. His shot from a tight angle deflected off Malick Thiaw and found the back of the net.

The Magpies quickly pulled a goal back through a fantastic strike from Harvey Barnes. However, after an exciting first half, the second was more of a battle. In the 63rd minute, the hosts' new signing, Matias Fernandez-Padro, made his debut. Bournemouth looked set to hold onto their lead, but Jacob Ramsey equalized two minutes before the end of regular time.