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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Mark Wakefield

Why Liverpool vs Newcastle referee allowed more time for Fabio Carvalho's winning goal

Liverpool’s dramatic victory over Newcastle United has certainly caused some controversy.

The Reds claimed a 2-1 win thanks to second-half goals from Roberto Firmino and Fabio Carvalho, which cancelled out Alexander Isak’s opener for the visitors at Anfield. Carvalho’s strike came in the 98th minute, which was also his second goal in a Liverpool shirt.

In the seconds after Carvalho found the back of the net and wheeled away to celebrate, there were contrasting emotions on the sidelines. Liverpool’s bench was euphoric, while Newcastle’s was apoplectic with rage.

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