Szoboszlai scores penalty for Liverpool to draw with Newcastle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:50 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Liverpool secured a draw at Newcastle after Dominik Szoboszlai converted a late penalty at St James’ Park on August 24. The decision to let Szoboszlai take the penalty instead of Alexander Isak raised questions, especially following Isak’s subpar performance and hostile crowd reception. Szoboszlai's precise execution ensured Liverpool left with a point, though the team's first-choice penalty taker remains uncertain. Manager Andoni Iraola praised Szoboszlai's finish but did not confirm a hierarchy for future penalties, suggesting there are multiple capable options on the team.
- •Szoboszlai scored from the penalty spot in the dying minutes
- •Isak's performance drew heavy booing from the crowd
- •Iraola praised the execution and mentioned other capable takers
- •Liverpool gained a point, leaving questions about penalty duties
- 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Andoni Iraola reveals why Dominik Szoboszlai took Liverpool’s penalty instead of Alexander Isak
"Liverpool Penalty Taker Debate Grows After Szoboszlai Rescues Point at NewcastleLiverpool left St James’ Park with a point, and a fresh question. Who is the club’s first-choice penalty taker now?T...
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