Szoboszlai Stoppage-Time Penalty Rescues 2-2 Draw for Liverpool
Liverpool salvaged a 2-2 Premier League draw against Newcastle United on Sunday after midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai converted a ninth-minute stoppage-time penalty at Newcastle. The late equaliser denied Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle a debut victory while earning new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola his first top-flight point in charge.
Late Penalty Denies Jaissle Debut Win as Iraola Era Starts With Stoppage-Time Drama
Dominik Szoboszlai’s spot kick arrived in the ninth minute of stoppage time after Newcastle defender Lewis Hall brought down Liverpool’s Victor Munoz inside the penalty box. Anthony Elanga had opened the scoring for Newcastle before Cody Gakpo equalised early in the second half, though Newcastle managed to retake a 2-1 lead prior to the late defensive mistake. Iraola credited his squad’s refusal to give up, noting that while the overall display was underwhelming, recovering a point in the final minute provided a positive outcome.
Newcastle forward Yoane Wissa noted that conceding thirty seconds before the final whistle felt rough, though he emphasized that the performance showed the team’s readiness under Jaissle, who assumed management three weeks ago. The match marked the start of a competitive transition for Newcastle following the departure of former manager Eddie Howe and the offseason sales of midfielders Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal and Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur.
The opening-weekend result leaves both clubs tied on one point in the Premier League table as both head coaches begin their respective campaigns.
