{
  "id": 2842236,
  "title": "Szoboszlai's last-gasp leveller rescues Liverpool in Newcastle draw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/szoboszlais-last-gasp-leveller-rescues-liverpool-in-newcastle-draw",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T18:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/premier-league/2026-08-23-szoboszlais-last-gasp-leveller-rescues-liverpool-in-newcastle-draw/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool secured a 2-2 draw against Newcastle in Andoni Iraola's first match as manager of the Reds, thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai's penalty with the final kick of the game. The win was a mixed start for Iraola, who took charge of the team following Arne Slot's dismissal and Mohamed Salah's departure to Trabzonspor. Liverpool's shaky defense, exposed by Newcastle's attack, contributed to the draw, with Newcastle's debutant forward William Osula scoring the opening goal in the fifth minute. The goal was set up by a brilliant run and pass from Osula, who found Elanga in a perfect position to finish clinically. In the second half, Joe Willock restored Newcastle's lead with a well-worked goal, although Liverpool's sloppy defending allowed the second goal to stand. Despite the mixed performance, Liverpool managed to secure a point, failing to concede a defeat in a match that has left Iraola concerned about the team's overall display.",
  "summary": "Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle in Andoni Iraola's first match in charge of the Reds.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dominik Szoboszlai scored last-minute penalty to tie 2-2",
    "Andoni Iraola made debut as Liverpool manager",
    "Newcastle's William Osula opened scoring in 5th minute"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Late Gvardiol strike earns Maresca winning start, Liverpool snatch last-gasp draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/late-gvardiol-strike-earns-maresca-winning-start-liverpool-snatch",
        "published": "2026-08-23T15:14:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "EPL: Liverpool hold Newcastle to draw, Man City claim late win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/epl-liverpool-hold-newcastle-to-draw-man-city-claim-late-win",
        "published": "2026-08-23T18:35:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Late Szoboszlai penalty earns Liverpool 2-2 draw against Newcastle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/epl-late-szoboszlai-penalty-earns-liverpool-2-2-draw-against-newcastle",
        "published": "2026-08-23T19:54:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Late Szoboszlai penalty rescues point for Liverpool at Newcastle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/late-szoboszlai-penalty-rescues-point-for-liverpool-at-newcastle",
        "published": "2026-08-23T19:55:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}