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Allan Saint-Maximin scored just before the break
Allan Saint-Maximin's excellent equalizer lifted the pressure on Newcastle boss Steve Bruce, as his team earned a point against Leeds.
After Bruce was forced to defend himself against further criticisms from fans, the mood became tense inside St James' Park. Raphinha came in from the right and crossed into Karl Darlow's goal at 13 minutes.
The stadium was filled with cheers as Leeds threatened to riot against a disjointed Newcastle.
Marcelo Bielsa's wild side should have been more ahead before the break. But after Matt Ritchie hit an assist, Saint-Maximin lifted spirits when he danced around Leeds' defence before reaching the bottom corner.
Both Bruce and Newcastle were delighted to achieve this goal, which was huge for them both. It also restored equilibrium after a difficult first half.
Bruce was relieved after the break, when Newcastle switched to four backs and Saint-Maximin twice tested Illan Melier in the Leeds goal.
Both sides were still looking for their first win of this season and they ended up at the wrong end.
Bruce was able to keep his head above water despite the fact that he will be asked to leave the club after the game is over. His face said it all as a man who was relieved, but faces a difficult task of turning the tide.
Saint-Maximin shines in the midst of a stormy night for Newcastle
Newcastle United 1-1 Leeds United: Steve Bruce is 'delighted’ with the fight to win the draw
Bruce had declared for a week that quitting was "not my nature". This atmosphere may have proved his family right to believe he was sick to keep the job.
Three minutes passed before one section of the audience sang, "We Want Brucey Out." But as Leeds' constant counter-attacks wore down, large sections from St James' Park let their emotions be known.
The atmosphere was boiling over in a fast-paced first half where Leeds could have scored three to four goals.
Raphinha's opening was yet another stain on a defense that came into the match having conceded 13 goal, the highest in the Premier League this year.
Karl Darlow, who was in hospital with Covid-19, returned to goal and was called into action several times. However, Leeds still provided plenty of opportunities for Raphinha and Daniel James, Mateusz Klich, Junior Firpo and Junior Firpo all getting close.
Bruce, a stressed man, sighed as he watched from the sidelines. Despite Newcastle's defensive flaws, they looked sharp in attack with Saint-Maximin at the centre of their endeavour. He proved to be a hero in the end.
Ritchie scored a good goal from the French forward, but Newcastle was unable to concede again because Raphinha missed when he was alone in the opposition box.
Bruce and Newcastle were able to play a more measured and even second half without Callum Wilson last season, which was a significant change from the energetic first half.
Darlow, who took over for Freddie Woodman, provided extra assurance, especially as he tried to defend Jamaal Lascelles who nearly went into his net.
Saint-Maximin pulled two fine stops from Meslier at the Leeds goal. This created an excellent chance for Joelinton to fire over and groans around the ground.
Newcastle's under-fire boss could have had a much worse first half, so a point was a respectable return that spoke to a positive second-half.
Bielsa's team was drawn for their third season draw. Although it was their first five-game streak without a win, it was a good sign that they will improve their form.
Newcastle was not the same, but "Bruce out", chants were heard and they only collected their second point of season to remain 18th.
Newcastle United 1-1 Leeds United Marcelo Bielsa is not happy with a draw at Newcastle
Raphinha Raphinha was the player of the match with an average score of 7.80 Newcastle Newcastle United Newcastle United
Leeds United Leeds United Newcastle United United Avg Squad Number 10 Player Saint-Maximin Average Rating 5.18 Squad Number 26 Player player name Willock Average Rating 4.88 Squad Number 19 Player player name Almirn Average Rating 4.79 Squad No. 23 Player playmate Clark Average rating 3.84 Squad no. 23 Player playmate Manquillo Average ranking 4.84 Squad no. 23 Player use Clark Average ratings 4.83 Squad numbers 23 Player playmate Clark Average rating 4.7 Squad rating 23 Player action Clark Average rating 4.6 Squad rating 23 Player takerpo rating of 3 Player named Roberts Player average rating.02 Squadr number 11 Average rating.6.02 Squadro rating.
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Live Text Line-ups Newcastle Formation 5-4-126 Darlow 19 Manquillo14 Hayden 6 Lascelles2 Clark 11 Ritchie24 Almirn28 Willock36 S Longstaff7 Joelinton10 Saint-Maximin26 Darlow
19 Manquillo substituted for Krafth at the 81' minute mark
14 Hayden
6 Lascelles
2 Clark
11 Ritchie Booked in 8mins
24 Almirn Booked at 39mins Substituted for Fraser at 62' minutes
28 Willock
36 S Longstaff
7 Joelinton substituted for Murphy at 90+1'minutes
10 Saint-Maximin Substitutes 5 Schr
12 Lewis
16 Hendrick
17 Krafth
18 Fernndez
21 Fraser
23 Murphy
29 Gillespie
34 Gayle Leeds Formation 4-1-4-1 15 Dallas 2 Ayling6 Cooper 3 Firpo23 Phillips 10 Raphinha 20 Rodrigo 43 Klich20 James 9 Bamford1 Meslier
15 Dallas
2 Ayling Substituted For Shackleton at the 89' Minutes
6 Cooper
3 Firpo booked at 80mins
23 Phillips
10 Raphinha substituted for Summerville at the 67' minute mark
19 Rodrigo Booked at 57mins
43 Klich
20 James substituted for Roberts at the 61' minute mark
9 Bamford Substitutes 11 Roberts
13 Klaesson
35 Cresswell
38 Summerville
39 McKinstry
42 Greenwood
45 McCarron
46 Shackleton
54 Kenneh Referee Mike Dean Attendance 50,407 Match Statistics Live Text Post Update Match ends, Newcastle United 1, Leeds United Full-Time Second Half ends at Newcastle United 1, Leeds United 1. Rodrigo (Leeds United), wins a free kick during the defensive half. Post update Foul by Sean Longstaff, Newcastle United Substitution Substitution, Newcastle United Joelinton is replaced by Jacob Murphy. Post update Foul by Junior Firpo, Leeds United Post update Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United), wins a free kick during the attacking half. Substitution Substitution, Leeds United. Luke Ayling is replaced by Jamie Shackleton because of an injury. Post update: Attempt saved. Mateusz Klich (Leeds United), left footed shot from the outside of the box is saved in central goal Tyler Roberts assisted. Post update Corner, Newcastle United Kalvin Phillips converts the goal. Post update Liam Cooper (Leeds United), wins a free kick at the defensive end. Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United) - Foul post-update Post update: Attempt saved. Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United), left footed shot from centre box. Saved in bottom right corner Post update: Attempt blocked. Rodrigo (Leeds United), right footed shot outside the box blocked. Junior Firpo assisted. Post update Attempt missed. Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United), header from the centre misses to right. Matt Ritchie assisted with a cross after a corner. Post-update Corner, Newcastle United Luke Ayling conceded. Substitution Substitution Newcastle United Emil Krafth replaces Javier Manquillo. Junior Firpo (Leeds United), is booked and given the yellow card for a foul. Junior Firpo (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card for a foul. Post-update Joseph Willock (Newcastle United), wins a free kick at the defensive half. Page 1 of 6 Rewind Previous Navigate to Next Navigate To The Last Page Forward
