Dominik Szoboszlai converted a 99th-minute penalty to salvage a 2-2 draw for Liverpool at Newcastle, denying the hosts a win on Matthias Jaissle's managerial debut and handing Andoni Iraola a point in his first Liverpool match.
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Key facts
- Newcastle and Liverpool drew 2-2 at St James' Park.
- Dominik Szoboszlai scored a 99th-minute penalty to level.
- The match marked Matthias Jaissle's managerial debut for Newcastle.
- Andoni Iraola earned a debut point in charge of Liverpool.
- Sky Sports described the result as denying Newcastle a deserved win.
Liverpool snatched a dramatic point at Newcastle on Sunday as Dominik Szoboszlai converted a penalty deep into stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw at St James’ Park.
According to Sky Sports, the Hungarian midfielder’s spot-kick arrived in the 99th minute, denying Newcastle a victory that the outlet described as deserved. The late leveller earned new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola a point on his debut in charge.
The fixture also marked the managerial debut of Matthias Jaissle at Newcastle. Sky Sports characterised the contest as a pulsating encounter, with the two-goal tally on each side reflecting an open and eventful match.
The Guardian noted the occasion’s emotional backdrop, reporting that before kick-off a banner was raised in the Gallowgate End carrying a quotation from the late Kevin Keegan: “I want people to dream about their football. We should all be dreamers at heart.”
The Guardian added that both Jaissle, described as Keegan’s latest successor in the Newcastle dugout, and Iraola appeared intent on creating an attacking, organised-chaos style of football capable of troubling the strongest opponents.
With the scores level at the final whistle, both new managers opened their tenures with a share of the spoils in a match defined by its last-gasp drama.
Why it matters
The result offered an early snapshot of two new managerial eras at Newcastle and Liverpool, with both sides showing attacking intent. For Liverpool, the late equaliser prevented an opening-day style setback under Andoni Iraola.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score between Newcastle and Liverpool?
The match finished 2-2 at St James' Park, according to Sky Sports.
Who scored Liverpool's late equaliser?
Dominik Szoboszlai scored from the penalty spot in the 99th minute to level the game.
Was this a debut match for the managers?
Yes. It was Matthias Jaissle's managerial debut for Newcastle and earned Andoni Iraola a debut point in charge of Liverpool.
Timeline
- Szoboszlai snatches 99th-min Liverpool leveller to deny Newcastle deserved win
Sky Sports News: Dominik Szoboszlai's last-gasp penalty earned Andoni Iraola a debut Liverpool point to deny Newcastle a deserved win on Matthias Jaissle's managerial debut in a pulsating 2-2 draw at St James' Park.
- Szoboszlai snatches 99th-min Liverpool leveller to deny Newcastle win
Sky Sports News: Dominik Szoboszlai's last-gasp penalty earned Andoni Iraola a debut Liverpool point to deny Newcastle victory on Matthias Jaissle's managerial debut in a pulsating 2-2 draw at St James' Park.
- Liverpool’s Szoboszlai spot on with late, late leveller to salvage point at Newcastle
The Guardian Sport: Before kick-off a banner was raised in the Gallowgate End inscribed with a quotation from the late Kevin Keegan. “I want people to dream about their football,” it read. “We should all be dreamers at heart.” Out on the pitch it swiftly became apparent that both Matthias Jaissle, K
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