Liverpool’s Szoboszlai spot on with late, late leveller to salvage point at Newcastle
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…
WAF Context
Liverpool drew 2-2 at Newcastle in a pulsating encounter at St James' Park. Dominik Szoboszlai converted a stoppage-time penalty to secure a late leveller after Joe Willock's second-half strike had put the hosts ahead. The match marked Andoni Iraola's debut as Liverpool manager and Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge of Newcastle, played in an emotional atmosphere honouring Kevin Keegan.
What we know
- Szoboszlai scored from the penalty spot in the 99th minute to equalise for Liverpool.
- Newcastle had taken the lead through Joe Willock's second-half goal.
- The match was Iraola's first game as Liverpool manager and Jaissle's first with Newcastle.
Why it matters
The result means neither side secured three points on their new managers' debuts. Iraola salvaged a draw from a position of defeat, whilst Jaissle was denied victory despite his side leading late. Both outcomes shape early perception of each appointment.
