Liverpool rescued a point against Newcastle after overtime drama

Liverpool salvaged a point in their Premier League season opener against Newcastle United, drawing 2-2 after a dramatic penalty in stoppage time. The Reds twice came from behind at St. James' Park.

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It is impossible to counter-attack better than Newcastle does. A counter-attack for a dice throw six!

Newcastle started brightly and took the lead within five minutes. William Osula initiated a swift counter-attack, releasing Anthony Elanga who finished past Alisson. "It is impossible to counter-attack better than Newcastle does," commented Viaplay football expert Lars Tjærnås.

The home side continued to threaten on the break, exploiting Liverpool's struggles with long balls and second chances. Despite creating several opportunities, Newcastle held a 1-0 lead at halftime.

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I think it is surprisingly how poorly Liverpool handles the long balls Newcastle has played, and how poorly they handle second balls.

In the second half, Liverpool found their equalizer through Cody Gakpo, who fired into the far corner. However, Newcastle's counter-attacking prowess struck again just minutes later. Yoane Wissa drove forward and set up Joe Willock, who hammered the ball into the net. "Once again a razor-sharp counter-attack," noted commentator Kasper Wikestad.

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Once again a razor-sharp counter-attack, from the home team.

As the match entered stoppage time, Lewis Hall conceded a penalty. Dominik Szoboszlai calmly converted the spot-kick, securing a 2-2 draw and preventing Newcastle from claiming all three points.

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It should almost not be possible, when you see how many red jerseys there are on their own half measured against Newcastle players. When you see that number, you know everything must be right. What Willock does is perfection.