St James' Park witnessed a chaotic, emotionally charged contest as Newcastle United surrendered a commanding 2-0 first-half lead to draw 2-2 with Chelsea , a result that left both sets of supporters feeling very different kinds of frustration. Early goals from Nick Woltemade put the Magpies firmly in control, with Eddie Howe's side dominating the opening 45 minutes and creating enough chances to effectively bury the game before the break, Softfootball reports.
But football, as ever, punished missed opportunities. Chelsea returned from the interval transformed, inspired by a spectacular Reece James free kick sparking celebrations among Chelsea players and fans alike . Joao Pedro's stunning equaliser completed the comeback, that reignited belief and visibly lifted the entire squad.
While the visitors felt they had let a win slip away, Newcastle supporters were left fuming at missed chances, substitutions, refereeing decisions, and a second-half collapse that once again raised uncomfortable questions about squad depth and game management.
