NEWCASTLE SUFFERS HEARTBREAK FROM SOFT PENALTY, AS PSG SNATCHES A DRAW
Paris Saint-Germain managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United after Kylian Mbappe controversially converted a penalty in stoppage time, denying the Magpies a memorable win in the UEFA Champions League Group F match at the Parc des Princes.
Newcastle United was on the verge of securing a victory that would have kept their fate in their own hands, but their hopes were dashed when a VAR review resulted in a harsh penalty against Tino Lavramento for a handball, allowing the Ligue 1 champions to equalize in the 98th minute.
Although Luis Enrique’s team aimed to avenge their previous 4-1 loss at St James’ Park, it was Newcastle United who took the lead on 24 minutes when Alexander Isak capitalized on Gianluigi Donnarumma’s save from Miguel Almiron’s long-range shot.
Paris Saint-Germain struggled to break through the defense but finally managed to score against the impressive Nick Pope, leading to the last-minute controversy that denied Newcastle United a well-deserved victory.
The result leaves Newcastle in third place in Group F with five points. PSG is in second place with seven points, while Borussia Dortmund leads the group with 10 points, securing their spot in the Last 16. AC Milan is in fourth place with five points and an inferior goal difference.
Newcastle United will now conclude their Group F campaign with a home game against AC Milan on December 13, hoping for a favor from Borussia Dortmund when they face PSG.
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