Liverpool rallies for 2-2 draw with Newcastle in late comeback
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:29 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Liverpool secured a dramatic late equalizer against Newcastle United, ending the match 2-2 at St James' Park on August 23, 2026. After trailing twice, Liverpool leveled in the 55th minute through Cody Gakpo, but Joe Willock restored Newcastle's lead shortly after. A penalty converted by Dominik Szoboszlai in the 99th minute salvaged a draw for Liverpool, mitigating what appeared to be a disappointing opener for the season. Manager Andoni Iraola praised his substitutes for providing the needed energy in the latter stages of the match.
- •Liverpool scores 99th-minute penalty for equalizer at Newcastle.
- •Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock scored for Newcastle.
- •Cody Gakpo equalizes for Liverpool in the second half.
- •The match featured two lead changes before the final penalty.
- •Andoni Iraola commended the energy from his substitutes.
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Iraola adamant Liverpool goals conceded aren’t down to personnel
- 7:53 PMThe Guardian Sport — Iraola ‘wouldn’t have signed up’ for draw but relieved to earn late point at Newcastle
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do
- 7:27 PMBBC Sport — Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do after snatching draw at Newcastle
- 7:27 PMBBC News — Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do - BBC
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Iraola: Liverpool punished for overplaying at Newcastle, but late Szoboszlai penalty earns deserved 2-2 draw
"Szoboszlai’s 99th-minute penalty levels score at 2-2 Isak underwhelming for Liverpool on return to Tyneside Andoni Iraola said he “wouldn’t have signed up for this result” after his Liverpool side left it late to secure a 2-2 draw at Newcastle on Sunday thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai’s contentious 99th-minute penalty. “Scoring at the end probably gives you a better taste and I’m obviously happy we’ve recovered one point, but we had done more than enough to score that goal,” said Liverpool’s head coach. “If it had been earlier, probably the run of the game was for us. But I value that we never gave up.” Continue reading...
"Andoni Iraola has said Liverpool were punished for overplaying against Newcastle United but insisted his team deserved a result.Liverpool scored a 99th-minute equaliser to earn a 2-2 draw at St James'...
"Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle: Andoni Iraola Sees Fightback, But Transition Problems ExposedLiverpool left St James’ Park with a point, courtesy of a stoppage-time penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai, but nob...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 10:50 AMIraola adamant Liverpool goals conceded aren’t down to personnel
Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle: Andoni Iraola Sees Fightback, But Transition Problems ExposedLiverpool left St James’ Park with a point, courtesy of a stoppage-time penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai, but nob...
- The Guardian SportAug 23, 2026, 7:53 PMIraola ‘wouldn’t have signed up’ for draw but relieved to earn late point at Newcastle
Szoboszlai’s 99th-minute penalty levels score at 2-2 Isak underwhelming for Liverpool on return to Tyneside Andoni Iraola said he “wouldn’t have signed up for this result” after his Liverpool side left it late to secure a 2-2 draw at Newcastle on Sunday thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai’s contentious 99th-minute penalty. “Scoring at the end probably gives you a better taste and I’m obviously happy we’ve recovered one point, but we had done more than enough to score that goal,” said Liverpool’s head coach. “If it had been earlier, probably the run of the game was for us. But I value that we never gave up.” Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 7:29 PMRelief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do
Dominik Szoboszlai's injury-time penalty rescues a point at the start of the Andoni Iraola era - but Liverpool need to improv after below-par performance.
- BBC SportAug 23, 2026, 7:27 PMRelief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do after snatching draw at Newcastle
Dominik Szoboszlai's injury-time penalty rescues a point at the start of the Andoni Iraola era - but Liverpool need to improv after below-par performance.
- BBC NewsAug 23, 2026, 7:27 PMRelief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do - BBC
Dominik Szoboszlai's injury-time penalty rescues a point at the start of the Andoni Iraola era - but Liverpool need to improv after below-par performance.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 6:10 PMIraola: Liverpool punished for overplaying at Newcastle, but late Szoboszlai penalty earns deserved 2-2 draw
Andoni Iraola has said Liverpool were punished for overplaying against Newcastle United but insisted his team deserved a result.Liverpool scored a 99th-minute equaliser to earn a 2-2 draw at St James'...
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