Controversial Tarkowski Leveler shows a chaotic end to the final derby Merseyside in the Goodison Park
Everton and Liverpool played a stroke of 2-2 in the last derby of Merseyside at Goodison Park, with a dramatic task of stopping James Tarkowski saved the Toffees point.
The game has filled the reputation of historical rivalry, with many goals, controversy and late drama.
Everton hit first through concrete, only that Liverpool responded quickly via Alexis Mac Allister. Mohamed Salah seems to have sealed Reds’ victory in the second half, but Tarkowski’s amazing late strike ensured that the captions were shared in an unforgettable encounter.
Toffees started a dream in front of a tumultuous home crowd. After a free kick in the middle of the terrain was assigned, Jarrad Brathwaite captured Liverpool’s defense without fear with a smart ball, to which Beto stuck.
Everton striker showed great calmness to pass by Alisson and put his side ahead of the 11th minute.
However, Everton’s leadership was short -lived because Liverpool responded almost immediately. Salah, who worked on the right side, brought a precise cross to the penalty area, where Mac Allister raised his head behind Jordan Pickford to the end corner.
Just 16 minutes, the game was already at 1-1, setting a stage for an exciting competition.
Ft. The last Merseyside derby in Goodison ends even after the late strike of Tarkowski.
The point was no smaller than we deserved. Utt! 💙
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– Everton (@everton) 12. February 2025
The rest of the first half was fiercely challenged, and the challenges flew as both sides fought for control.
Before the interruption, five players were reserved, illustrating the intensity of the conflict. Liverpool dominated the possession, but Everton had a clearer chance, and Abdoulaye Doucoure missed the golden opportunity to return the lead when he failed to hit the goal from close range.
Everton started the second half, creating several opportunities to return leadership. Jack Harrison and Doucoure had efforts that failed to problematize Alisson, while concrea continued to create problems of Liverpool’s defense.
Despite Everton’s pressure, it was Liverpool who hit in the 73rd minute. The initial shot of Curtis Jones Brathwaite boldly blocked, but the jump kindly fell to Salah, who was not mistaken in shooting home to make the Reds for the first time in the game.
From time to time, Everton was desperately pushed forward in search of equalization. The deputy team Iroegbunam made a significant impact, and his header in the 98th minute set the moment of magic. The ball fell kindly to Tarkowski, who fired a thunderous volley into the upper corner, sending a Goodison Park to Raptures.
A long -term VAR check followed due to the possible offside, but the goal was reached, securing a dramatic end of the competition.
As the tensions were boiling, both Curtis Jones and Doucoure got other yellow cards deep at the time of stopping, reducing both teams on ten men. But by then, the damage was done, and Everton secured a key point against its fierce rivals.
The draw extends Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League on seven points, but there was anger on the field after serving at the end of the game.
The result was given by Chasers Arsenal’s hope that in the coming weeks he would be able to close the gap with his rival rivals.
