Match Overview

Dominik Szoboszlai converted a 99th-minute penalty to earn Liverpool a 2-2 draw with Newcastle United. The game, played at St. James' Park, was a back-and-forth affair that saw both sides score twice before the late strike. Newcastle opened the scoring, Liverpool equalised, Newcastle restored the lead, and Liverpool levelled again before the penalty.

Key Moments

The first half saw Newcastle take the lead, but Liverpool responded with a quick equaliser. In the second half, the Magpies regained the advantage, only for the Reds to level again in the 90th minute. The match’s drama culminated when Lewis Hall was fouled in the box in the 96th minute, giving Liverpool a penalty. Szoboszlai stepped up and slotted the ball into the top corner, silencing the St. James' crowd.

Managerial Reactions

Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle said, “We were so close to getting the three points, for sure. But there is also some brightness, definitely, because the guys were doing an amazing job for over 90 minutes.” He praised the young squad’s heart and commitment.

Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola commented on the penalty, noting that “the players never gave up” and that the team had “more chances” but had struggled to finish. He added that the late goal was a “huge moment” in his early days at the club.

Player Highlights

Yoane Wissa was praised for his performance, described as “superb” and a “thorn in the side of Liverpool’s back four.” His work rate and ability to hold off defenders were highlighted as a key factor in Newcastle’s second goal.

Cody Gakpo’s equaliser was noted for its finish, with commentators remarking that “he can be frustrating at times, but he is deadly.” The goal was a reminder of the winger’s importance to Liverpool’s attack.

Historical Context

The match added to a long tradition of late-minute drama between the two clubs. Previous fixtures have seen late winners and equalisers, including Darwin Nunez’s 90th-minute strike in August 2023 and Rio Ngumoha’s 100th-minute winner in August 2025.

Conclusion

The 2-2 draw leaves both teams with a point and a reminder of the need to hold onto leads. Newcastle’s late collapse mirrors last season’s struggles to keep winning positions, while Liverpool’s resilience keeps their opening-day unbeaten run intact.