In the 17th round of the Premier League, Newcastle United drew 2-2 with Chelsea at home. Nick Woltemade scored a brace, Reece James netted a world-class free-kick, and Joao Pedro equalized for the Blues.
After the match, Chelsea captain Reece James said: "I’ve been practicing free-kicks all along and never stopped. It’s an amazing feeling to score such a goal when the team needs to turn the tide. Moreover, one goal can change the game, and we all knew that as long as we could score the first, the second would surely follow.Newcastle was dominant in all aspects in the first half; they won a lot of second-ball opportunities, which is something we need to pay attention to. We adjusted some tactics in the second half, and the game turned around quickly.
"We lost here last year, but this time we managed to come from two goals down to draw. Considering our first-half performance, the team is satisfied with the result. St. James’ Park has always been a tough place to play, and many teams are affected by the stadium atmosphere. Although we couldn’t win the game, it’s still valuable to keep an unbeaten record."
