Newcastle draw 2-2 with Liverpool as former hero Keegan hailed
In a dramatic match at St James' Park, Liverpool and Newcastle United ended their encounter in a 2-2 draw on Sunday. Dominik Szoboszlai levelled the score for Liverpool with a stoppage-time penalty. Newcastle had taken an early lead when Anthony Elanga put them ahead in the fifth minute. Cody Gakpo equalised for Liverpool just before halftime.
Newcastle came close to securing a winning goal when Joe Willock scored early in the second half, but it was disallowed. With just minutes left on the clock, Lewis Hall committed a foul on Liverpool's Victor Munoz, leading to Szoboszlai scoring the winning penalty. The game was a poignant tribute to former Newcastle hero Kevin Keegan, who passed away in July at the age of 75.
Both sets of fans honored their shared hero, with former Newcastle forwards paying their respects alongside Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish.
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