Allan Saint-Maximin's fine equaliser lifted the pressure on Newcastle boss Steve Bruce as his side earned a point against Leeds.
After a week when Bruce had to defend his position following further criticism from fans, the mood turned ugly inside a packed St James' Park when Raphinha cut in from the right and sent his cross into the far corner of Karl Darlow's goal after 13 minutes.
As Leeds threatened to run riot against a disjointed Newcastle, "we want Brucey out" was sung by all sides of the stadium.
Marcelo Bielsa's free-spirited side should have been further ahead before the break, but after Matt Ritchie hit a post, Saint-Maximin lifted the mood when he danced around the Leeds defence before finding the bottom corner.
It was a massive goal for both Newcastle and Bruce, who punched the air in delight, and restored some equilibrium after a torrid first half.
Following the game, Bruce said: "I can't sit here and say it's not difficult. I understand their frustration, I really, really do. For me, it's all about the team and the way they were as a crowd towards the team and the atmosphere they generated.
"What can I say about the chants? Look, I'll say it again: I'm never one to walk away or quit when there's a fight on our hands.
"I'll continue to try to do the best I can in this situation and hope I can draw on the experience I've had over the last 20-odd years to stand me in good stead and try to keep out the noise.
"The atmosphere they created makes the spectacle. They are unique and the way they got behind the team was the most important thing and I'm very pleased about that.
"That's the big thing about the Premier League whether you're at the top or the bottom. You have to accept when you don't win a game you come under pressure.
"How you handle it, keep your dignity, do what you think is best and stick with it. The way they have gone about their work today, it could have gone either way but it was a great football match."
The Magpies have suffered a dreadful start to the season, earning just two games so far and the pressure to deliver a win is mounting for the boss.
"We need a win. I've said it many times: in the Premier League whether you're at the top or you're at the bottom, you're judged on results and at the end of the day now, we've drawn two. We need to get a couple of wins if we can."
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