Everton 2-2 Liverpool: Tarkowski’s Late Volley Sparks Chaos at Goodison
James Tarkowski’s stunning stoppage-time volley salvaged a dramatic point for Everton in a fiery Merseyside derby, as tempers flared after the final whistle at Goodison Park.
Liverpool looked to have secured all three points after Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah overturned Beto’s early opener, but Tarkowski’s last-gasp goal sent the home fans into raptures and ignited chaotic scenes on the pitch.
Match Summary
- 11’ – GOAL! Everton 1-0 Liverpool (Beto)
A well-worked free-kick routine saw Beto break through and coolly slot past Alisson Becker, giving Everton a surprise lead. - 16’ – GOAL! Everton 1-1 Liverpool (Mac Allister)
Liverpool hit back quickly as Alexis Mac Allister produced a brilliant glancing header from a Salah cross to equalize. - 72’ – GOAL! Everton 1-2 Liverpool (Salah)
Salah looked to have won it for Liverpool, converting from close range to put the Reds ahead. - 90+5’ – GOAL! Everton 2-2 Liverpool (Tarkowski)
With the last kick of the game, James Tarkowski smashed a volley past Alisson after a scramble in the box, sparking wild celebrations.
Post-Match Chaos
- Doucouré taunts Liverpool fans: After the final whistle, Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré ran over to celebrate in front of the Liverpool supporters, leading to a heated reaction.
- Curtis Jones retaliates: The Liverpool midfielder shoved Doucouré, prompting a mass brawl as players from both teams rushed in.
- Red cards shown: Referee Michael Oliver sent off both Jones and Doucouré after reviewing the incident.
- Arne Slot dismissed: Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot was also shown a red card for aggressively confronting the referee after the game.
What’s Next?
The draw leaves Liverpool’s title challenge under pressure, while Everton continue their fight for survival in the Premier League. The aftermath of the post-match fracas will likely result in FA investigations and possible further disciplinary action.
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It was a dramatic and chaotic end to Liverpool’s final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, encapsulating everything that makes this rivalry so intense. Arne Slot, usually a composed figure, found himself at the center of controversy, receiving a red card after the final whistle—perhaps contradicting his own pre-match call for “cool heads.”
James Tarkowski’s stunning 98th-minute equalizer was a fitting way for Goodison to bid farewell to the fixture, not only for its sheer quality but also for the bedlam it unleashed. The late goal sparked jubilant scenes among Everton fans, leading to a pitch invasion and a fiery post-match scuffle between Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure.
The result may not drastically alter Liverpool’s title ambitions—they still hold a seven-point lead—but it was a night Evertonians will savor. The match served as a reminder that Goodison, even in its final days as Everton’s home, remains one of the most intimidating and unpredictable venues in English football.
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