Wed Feb 12 18:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Late Tarkowski Strike Denies Liverpool Victory in Goodison Park Farewell

**Liverpool, England** – A dramatic final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with Everton snatching a last-gasp equalizer in the 98th minute. Liverpool, leading 2-1, were denied victory by James Tarkowski’s stunning half-volley, sending the home crowd into ecstatic celebration as their team secured a point in the final match at their historic stadium.

Everton took an early lead through Beto, who capitalized on a defensive lapse following a quick free-kick. Liverpool quickly responded, however, with Alexis Mac Allister heading home an equaliser from a Mohamed Salah cross.

The second half saw controversial penalty appeals from both sides, with neither awarded. Everton thought they had regained the lead when Jarrad Branthwaite scored, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

Liverpool then took the lead for the first time in the game when Salah fired home after a sliced clearance. But the drama wasn’t over. Deep into stoppage time, Tarkowski’s sensational half-volley salvaged a point for Everton after a lengthy VAR review for offside.

Post-match celebrations turned sour as Liverpool manager Arne Slot, Curtis Jones, and Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure were all sent off following a melee on the pitch. The result leaves Liverpool seven points clear at the top of the Premier League, but the late concession will undoubtedly feel like two points dropped rather than one gained. The match marked the final game at Goodison Park before Everton’s move to a new stadium.

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