Newcastle 1-1 Everton: Two valuable points slip away from Eddie Howe’s side after late penalty

Newcastle United’s aspirations for a European spot were dealt a blow as they conceded a late penalty, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Everton. The match, which took place at St. James’ Park, saw Newcastle dominate for a significant portion of the game, only for Everton to claw back into contention in the latter stages.

Alexander Isak, who has been in fine form, scored the opening goal for Newcastle, marking his 19th of the season. His goal came from a well-executed play, which saw him calmly navigate past two defenders and curl the ball past Everton’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

Despite Newcastle’s early energy and control, Everton began to pose a threat in the second half. Substitutes Andre Gomes, James Garner, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin were brought on in an attempt to find an equalizer. Garner nearly made an immediate impact, hitting the post in the 66th minute.

The game’s turning point came in the final minutes when Paul Dummett was involved in a tussle with Everton’s Ashley Young, leading to a penalty after a VAR review. Dominic Calvert-Lewin took the penalty, scoring past Newcastle’s goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who managed to get a hand to the ball but couldn’t prevent it from finding the net.

The draw left Newcastle in eighth place, with the result feeling more like two points lost rather than one gained. The match ended with a high attendance of 52,135 spectators, and despite an additional nine minutes of stoppage time, Newcastle was unable to secure a late winner. Referee Tony Harrington officiated the match.