Dominik Szoboszlai converts late penalty as Liverpool draws with Newcastle
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Liverpool secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle at St. James' Park on August 23. After conceding an early goal from Anthony Elanga, Liverpool responded with Cody Gakpo's equalizer early in the second half. Joe Willock restored the lead for Newcastle shortly after, before Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty deep into stoppage time to level the match. The game included tributes to Kevin Keegan prior to kickoff, and featured several new signings for both teams. Liverpool remains in search of consistency as the season progresses.
- •Anthony Elanga scored for Newcastle within the first five minutes.
- •Cody Gakpo equalized for Liverpool early in the second half.
- •Joe Willock restored Newcastle's lead shortly after Gakpo's goal.
- •Szoboszlai converted a penalty in the 98th minute to level the match.
- •Emotional tributes to Kevin Keegan were held prior to kickoff.
- 7:01 PMBBC Sport — Late penalty for Liverpool denies Newcastle win
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool: Szoboszlai penalty sees Liverpool rescue point
"It was the late late show in the North East this afternoon, as Liverpool netted a 98th-minute penalty to rescue a point at St.James’ Park.The hosts took the lead inside five minutes, when Anthony El...
"Szoboszlai rescues a point for Liverpool, scoring a stoppage-time penalty to deny Newcastle an opening game victory at St James' Park in the Premier League.
Sources
External links- BBC SportAug 23, 2026, 7:01 PMLate penalty for Liverpool denies Newcastle win
Szoboszlai rescues a point for Liverpool, scoring a stoppage-time penalty to deny Newcastle an opening game victory at St James' Park in the Premier League.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:35 PMNewcastle 2-2 Liverpool: Szoboszlai penalty sees Liverpool rescue point
It was the late late show in the North East this afternoon, as Liverpool netted a 98th-minute penalty to rescue a point at St.James’ Park.The hosts took the lead inside five minutes, when Anthony El...
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