Newcastle United and Olympiakos had to settle for a draw in their Algarve Tournament opener, even after a penalty shoot-out.
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The tie went to spot kicks following a 1-1 draw, with the Magpies pegged back after breaking the deadlock.
Tim Krul returned to play in goal for Newcastle after an extended break following Euro 2012 and both recent signings Gael Bigirimana and Romain Amalfitano played the full match.
There was also a place in the startling line-up for defender Steven Taylor.
It was his first appearance since December due to injury, and he opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a deflected strike after the Greek champions had failed to clear their lines.
Newcastle's hopes of victory increased when Francois Modeste was dismissed for a second bookable offence in the 74th minute but Olympiakos claimed an equaliser five minutes later when Kostas Mitroglou fired home from Djamel Abdoun's cut back from the left.
The clash then went to penalties, but even then the teams could not be separated after five penalties each, with Papiss Cisse missing for the Premier League outfit by blazing over the bar while Krul saved Andeas Tatos' effort in a 4-4 stalemate.
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