Soccer-Ritchie rescues draw for Newcastle against Bournemouth

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v AFC Bournemouth - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - February 17, 2024 Newcastle United's Matt Ritchie celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Scott Heppell

(Reuters) -Substitute Matt Ritchie scored moments after coming on in second-half stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw for Newcastle United against Bournemouth in a rip-roaring Premier League match at St James' Park on Saturday.

Newcastle keeper Martin Dubravka made two brilliant saves from Dominic Solanke in the first half, but he gifted the Bournemouth striker the opening goal in the 51st minute as he slipped trying to control a back pass to allow the forward in for a simple finish.