The match at St. James' Park saw six Dutch players on the pitch, including Newcastle's debutant Sean Steur, who played alongside Sven Botman. Liverpool's lineup featured Jeremie Frimpong, Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, and Cody Gakpo. Newcastle, who had lost several key players in the summer, fielded 18-year-old Steur alongside 20-year-old Englishman Lewis Miley in midfield.
Newcastle took the lead after just five minutes, with Anthony Elanga scoring a goal. Liverpool equalized in the 61st minute, thanks to a diagonal shot from Gakpo. However, Newcastle regained the lead just minutes later, with Joseph Willock scoring after a quick counter-attack. Szoboszlai's late equalizer ensured a 2-2 draw for Liverpool.
NOS Voetbal reports that this was a closely contested match, with Newcastle struggling to create scoring opportunities after taking the lead. Liverpool's late equalizer was a result of Víctor Muñoz's penalty kick, which Szoboszlai converted with ease.
The match was part of a busy day in the Premier League, with Manchester City starting the season with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bournemouth. The match was a significant test for City's new trainer, Enzo Maresca, who took charge of the team after Pep Guardiola's departure after 10 years.