Published on 29.11.2023
Newcastle United were left heartbroken by Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc Des Princes, with Kylian Mbappe equalizing from the penalty spot in the eighth minute of time added on.
The award of the penalty left Newcastle fans dismayed, with the ball hitting Tino Livramento’s arm after bouncing up off his body.
The referee initially waved away PSG’s appeals but changed his mind after consulting the VAR monitor.
They were certain they had it when Mbappe danced clear of the defense and laid the most straightforward of chances on for the substitute Bradley Barcola but Pope somehow contrived to keep the ball out of the Newcastle net. It was an astonishing save.
Luis Enrique’s side became increasingly desperate, appealing for a penalty when Achraf Hakimi went down under a challenge from Anthony Gordon and also when the ball struck the arm of Lewis Miley. The 17-year-old midfielder was outstanding.
Newcastle defended courageously and the misses kept coming. Dembele had a glorious opportunity from close range when he stole in ahead of Schar at the near post but he got too much on it and could only shoot wide. Pope then saved again from Mbappe.
Newcastle had to settle for a 1-1 draw away to Paris Saint-Germain following the stoppage-time penalty decision as Kylian Mbappe converted from the spot.
