TARKOWSKI NETS INCREDIBLE LATE LEVELLER TO NICK DRAW AS TEMPERS FLARE AT FULL-TIME, LIVERPOOL MISS CHANCE TO MOVE NINE CLEAR
James Tarkowski struck a sensational stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a 2-2 draw for Everton in the last ever Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, while Abdoulaye Doucoure, Curtis Jones and Reds boss Arne Slot were sent off after a chaotic post-match melee.
The Toffees got off to a flyer when Beto coolly fired home a well-worked free-kick involving Jarrad Branthwaite on 11 minutes.
The visitors replied five minutes later when Alexis Mac Allister flicked a superb header home from Mohamed Salah’s right-wing cross.
Everton edged the second period but it was Salah who looked to have won it for Liverpool when he slammed home a rebound 17 minutes from time.
The Toffees seemed to have run out of fight but stunned the leaders in the eighth minute of added time when Tarkowski rifled a magnificent volley into the top corner at the far post.
Tarkowski slams home last-gasp equaliser as Everton fans pour onto pitch
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Tempers flared at the full-time whistle with Doucoure, Jones, Liverpool boss Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff being shown red cards.
Furious scrap after final whistle sees Jones and Doucoure sent off
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The result means The Reds miss the chance to surge nine points ahead of second-placed Arsenal, but stretch their unbeaten league run to 20 matches.
Everton move up to 15th and are now 10 points clear of the drop zone.
Next up, Everton visit Crystal Palace on Saturday evening while Liverpool host Wolves on Sunday.
Highlights: Tarkowski strikes late as Jones, Doucoure and Slot see red in post-match chaos
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THE TNT SPORTS COMMENTARY TEAM REACT TO THAT SENSATIONAL LATE FINALE
Darren Fletcher: "The Everton captain will never forget tonight! What an end to one of the most storied rivlaries in English football in this iconic stadium." Ally McCoist: "It was meant to be! What a finish."
Fletcher: "Unless you’re here right now you can’t understand the sense of feeling from all four sides."
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EVERTON’S GOAL HERO JAMES TARKOWSKI CHATS TO TNT SPORTS PITCHSIDE AT GOODISON
"Early on I got a chance at the edge of the box and I panicked and missed it.
"Then I just got myself into the box and let it go and see what happens (for his late, late equaliser).
"A few months ago I tried volleying the ball with Jags (Phil Jagielka) at our place and I didn’t score a goal for about half an hour, so amazing to score and what an amazing night.
"I don't score many, so thought it would be typical if it was disallowed (after a lengthy VAR check), but a really nice moment. It was a tough weekend (after his errors v Bournemouth), so nice to get one back."
He added: "Just listen to that (noise from the crowd).
"Just proud of my team tonight. A tough game, we stuck at it and then got the goal at the end."
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THE FINAL GOODISON PARK DERBY ENDS WITH HONOURS EVEN
Given that nine of the previous 12 league meetings at Everton had finished all square, it was perhaps inevitable that this final chapter in the famous old ground’s history would also end even.
It leaves the overall H2H between the two sides at Goodison tied at 41 wins apiece, with The Blues set to play at their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock from next season.
It means that Liverpool fail to open up a nine-point lead at the top, giving added hope to Arsenal in second spot.
The Reds extend their advantage to seven points but it will feel like a missed opportunity.
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A CRAZY FINALE!
Doucoure celebrated in front of the travelling Liverpool fans and Curtis Jones didn't like it at all!
A real scrum ensued with Jones and Doucoure appearing to be sent off after the FT whistle.
And now... Slot seems to have been sent off too!
Wow.
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FULL TIME!
Everton 2-2 Liverpool.
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THE GOAL STANDS!
It's 2-2.
What a finish to the Goodison Park derby.
Incredible!
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VAR IS CHECKING FOR AN OFFSIDE IN THE BUILD UP!
Will Liverpool get a reprieve?
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GOAL! - EVERTON 2-2 LIVERPOOL: (TARKOWSKI)
What a finale!
The Blues have rescued it at the death.
Liverpool fail to deal with a hoisted ball from the left and it drops to Tarkowski at the far post and he thunders it into the top corner!
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PLAY RESUMES
Everton are throwing everyone forward...
Can they create one last chance?
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LIVERPOOL HALF CHANCE
Jota slaloms towards goal but runs into a pack of Everton players and Tsimikas can't make anything of the loose ball.
The play is then halted for treatment for Branthwaite and Alcaraz, who ran into each other to allow Jota to seize possession on the right flank.
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THE TNT SPORTS COMMENTARY TEAM PICK THEIR POTM
No surprise to see Ally McCoist opt for Mo Salah.
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STOPPAGE TIME
Five minutes added.
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LIVERPOOL ATTEMPT
Salah forces Pickford into an excellent stop with a 25-yard curler from Jota's pass.
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LIVERPOOL CHANGE
Jota on for Diaz.
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Everton
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EVERTON CHANGE
Young on for Garner.
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VIDEO: SALAH PUTS LIVERPOOL IN FRONT
'It's him again!' – Salah lashes Liverpool ahead in pulsating derby
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EVERTON ATTEMPT
Beto rushes a tame 25-yarder after picking up another second ball and Alisson easily gathers.
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THE TNT SPORTS EXPERTS ON SALAH'S GOAL
Rio Ferdinand "A wonderful goalscorer, he’s got an assist and a goal today. He hasn’t really done much in the game, hasn’t had much of the ball, but he’s the man to affect the game in the biggest moments." AllyMcCoist: "That’s why he’s one of the best. That’s what great players do."
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Tarkowski slams home last-gasp equaliser as Everton fans pour onto pitch
Video credit: TNT Sports
Furious scrap after final whistle sees Jones and Doucoure sent off
Video credit: TNT Sports
Highlights: Tarkowski strikes late as Jones, Doucoure and Slot see red in post-match chaos
Video credit: TNT Sports