A number of Liverpool supporters did not even see Fabio Carvalho's 98th-minute winner against Newcastle United because they left Anfield early. In some ways, it was the ultimate compliment: a second Liverpool goal just did not appear to be on the cards after Roberto Firmino cancelled out debutant Alexander Isak's opener with more than half an hour to go so a number of fans attempted to beat the traffic.
However, just like in 1996, Liverpool struck right at the death to seal a dramatic 2-1 victory deep into stoppage time. Tired Newcastle should have defended James Milner's corner better - the Magpies had three opportunities to clear their lines before Carvalho fired home - but the substitute's sweetly-struck volley hit the back of the net long after the allotted five minutes of stoppage time were up.
Perhaps, then, it was not a surprise that the goal sparked ugly scenes on the touchline, whether it was Liverpool goalkeeping coach John Achterberg sticking two fingers up; objects being thrown in the direction of Liverpool's bench; or Fabian Schar having to be restrained after taking issue with the Reds' wild celebrations.
