Controversial Penalty Ends Draw | Belfast News

Newcastle and Liverpool drew 2-2 in a fiery season opener, capped by a controversial late penalty that left manager Matthias Jaissle frustrated but proud. Newcastle led twice through Elanga and Willock, only for Liverpool to equalize in stoppage time after a disputed foul. Jaissle called the call “soft,” warning it could snowball into more penalties if enforced consistently. Despite missing key players like Dan Burn and Joelinton, youngsters stepped up, with Yoane Wissa shining and Alexander Isak enduring boos upon his return — though Jaissle brushed off crowd noise as irrelevant. The draw, while acceptable pre-game, tasted bitter to Jaissle, who praised his team’s resilience amid transition. With high hopes and high drama, both sides signaled a thrilling campaign ahead.

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