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Newcastle denied Champions League win after controversial Kylian Mbappe penalty
Newcastle denied Champions League win after controversial Kylian Mbappe penalty
Kylian Mbappe snatched a famous Champions League victory from Newcastle’s grasp with a controversial penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage-time to earn Paris St Germain a 1-1 draw at the Parc des Princes. Defender Tino Livramento was harshly adjudged to have handled Ousmane Dembele’s cross to allow the France superstar to finally beat goalkeeper Nick Pope from the spot on a night when Eddie Howe’s men came within seconds of a win which would have set them up perfectly for their final Group F fixture against AC Milan at St James’ Park. They led through Alexander Isak’s 24th-minute strike and looked to have survived a second-half onslaught with Pope saving from Mbappe, Dembele and substitute Bradley Barcola, but they headed back to Tyneside wondering what might have been after the draw kept their hopes of a place in the last 16 alive, but only just. Victory over the Italians combined with defeat for PSG at Borussia Dortmund, who have already qualified, would see the dream realised, but their fate is now out of their own hands. That is harsh on Howe’s injury-ravaged squad, who turned in a performance of real character in Paris with Bruno Guimaraes Livramento, Pope, Miguel Almiron and – as the game became increasingly stretched – Anthony Gordon shining in particular. Mbappe started in ominous mood as he and Lee Kang-in combined repeatedly down the left and Pope had to save the PSG skipper’s audacious flick with his feet after Randal Kolo Muani had played full-back Achraf Hakimi into space with an equally deft touch. However, the visitors should have taken a 12th-minute lead when Almiron dispossessed Hakimi and crossed low to Isak at the near post only to see the striker lift his first-time shot agonisingly over. They did with 24 minutes gone when full-back Livramento embarked on a scything run which took him past Dembele, Hakimi, Fabian Ruiz, Milan Skriniar, Manuel Ugarte and Lee before he fed Almiron on the right. The Paraguay international curled a shot towards the far post, where goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma could only push the ball out to Isak, who gleefully slammed it into the net. Pope had to come to Isak’s rescue after he lost possession and Dembele raced away and tried to steer the ball inside the far post as PSG responded, but for all their attacking flair, the French side were struggling to break down their English opponents. Skriniar was perhaps fortunate not to be penalised for handball as he made a last-ditch attempt to deny Isak a clear run on goal in stoppage-time, but Pope was grateful for the sizeable presence of Fabian Schar in front of him to keep out Dembele’s well-struck attempt from Mbappe’s cross. Isak was almost through on goal again within seconds of the restart after running on to Joelinton’s defence-splitting pass before eventually being snuffed out by the recovering blue shirts and, with Anthony Gordon keeping the PSG defence occupied, frustration was mounting among the home ranks. They might have been back in it, however, had Pope not raced from his line to block Dembele’s 56th-minute toe-poke and the keeper was rewarded when Mbappe completely missed his as he attempted to acrobatically volley home the rebound. The Magpies edged ever deeper as Luis Enrique’s men fought desperately for a way back into the game and they almost got it with 66 minutes gone when Mbappe tricked his way past Schar and crossed for Barcola, whose point-blank effort was brilliantly saved by Pope. Barcola fired wastefully into the side-netting after getting in behind the visitors’ defence and Gordon survived a VAR review for a penalty after Hakimi had gone down under his challenge with Newcastle visibly tiring. Pope blocked Mbappe’s 87th-minute strike at his near post and saw the France international thump the rebound inches wide, but he was finally beaten at the death after Polish referee Szymon Marciniak had reviewed the incident in which Dembele’s cross appeared to hit Livramento’s side and loop up on to the underside of his arm and belatedly awarded a spot-kick. Read More Newcastle must show ‘top team attitudes’ to beat PSG, says Nick Pope Rumours: Sancho and Antony head up Man Utd’s 15-player sale list PSG vs Newcastle LIVE: Champions League result and reaction PSG vs Newcastle LIVE: Champions League result and reaction As Man City celebrated their past, Phil Foden reminded them of their glorious present Late heartbreak for Newcastle and Manchester City march on in Champions League
2023-11-29 06:45
Paige Spiranac jokes about her golf outfits in fun 'social media vs reality' video: 'Girls need air'
Paige Spiranac jokes about her golf outfits in fun 'social media vs reality' video: 'Girls need air'
Paige Spiranac who is known for her revealing outfits jokingly wrote in the video's caption, 'I very rarely ever cover up'
2023-06-10 14:59
Trump inflated size of iconic tower's flat, trial hears
Trump inflated size of iconic tower's flat, trial hears
Allen Weisselberg said the former president overstated the size of his Trump Tower flat by 20,000 sq ft.
2023-10-11 07:42
The Perpetual Rise of Sam Altman Takes an Unexpected Turn
The Perpetual Rise of Sam Altman Takes an Unexpected Turn
For most of his life, Sam Altman has resembled an accelerating train. He founded a startup as a
2023-11-19 03:03
Steelers are the lucky winners of Ravens-Bengals TNF gladiator battle
Steelers are the lucky winners of Ravens-Bengals TNF gladiator battle
The Steelers can't keep getting away with this.
2023-11-17 12:20
Joe Rogan was once mesmerized by Shaquille O'Neal's modified cars collection: 'It’s like a 6-year-old standing in front of his dad'
Joe Rogan was once mesmerized by Shaquille O'Neal's modified cars collection: 'It’s like a 6-year-old standing in front of his dad'
Joe Rogan said, 'I’ve seen like custom cars they’ve made for him, like the seat basically sits where the back seat should be'
2023-08-23 19:00
Delegation from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and Local Government Officials Visit Amneal Manufacturing Site in India
Delegation from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and Local Government Officials Visit Amneal Manufacturing Site in India
BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 29, 2023--
2023-08-30 04:02
Ten Hag says Chelsea struggles are a warning as Man Utd takeover drags on
Ten Hag says Chelsea struggles are a warning as Man Utd takeover drags on
Erik ten Hag says Chelsea's struggles are a stark warning of how difficult life can be after a change of ownership as Manchester...
2023-05-25 16:53
How Mercedes Baptista Revolutionized Black Modern Dance in Brazil
How Mercedes Baptista Revolutionized Black Modern Dance in Brazil
In 1948, an all-white corps de ballet was the norm in a place like Theatro Municipal, then the most-esteemed performing arts theater in Rio de Janeiro. Getting accepted into its company was all Mercedes Baptista wanted. While she had taken classes in the theatro’s ballet school, Baptista knew her chances were slim — especially as a Black ballerina. The last Black dancer who tried to join the company in 1945 wasn’t even allowed to register for the audition.
2023-08-18 03:25
Suspect in Idaho college killings pleads not guilty to charges
Suspect in Idaho college killings pleads not guilty to charges
By Brendan O'Brien (Reuters) -A judge on Monday entered a not guilty plea on behalf of the graduate student charged
2023-05-23 00:44
Samuel Newey: British volunteer, 22, killed fighting in Ukraine
Samuel Newey: British volunteer, 22, killed fighting in Ukraine
The family of Samuel Newey say he died fighting alongside Ukrainian forces on Wednesday.
2023-08-31 22:02
Mora's second-half goal lifts Timbers to 3-3 draw with Galaxy
Mora's second-half goal lifts Timbers to 3-3 draw with Galaxy
Felipe Mora netted the only goal of the second half to rally the Portland Timbers to a 3-3 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy
2023-10-01 13:19