James Tarkowski struck a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as Everton and Liverpool drew 2-2 in a thrilling final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. Tarkowski fired home in the 98th minute, the goal given after a lengthy check from VAR, and there were chaotic scenes after the final whistle. Mohamed Salah looked to have given Liverpool all three points when he struck 17 minutes from time. Beto had given the hosts the lead early on before Alexis Mac Allister equalised five minutes later.
![[Mohamed Salah fired home 17 minutes from time and looked to have given the Reds the win]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/12/21/95149401-14390669-image-a-36_1739396256674.jpg)
MORE TO FOLLOW. James Tarkowski struck a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a point in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. Mohamed Salah fired home 17 minutes from time and looked to have given the Reds the win. Beto put Everton ahead in the 11th minute as he coolly slotted past goalkeeper Alisson. But Everton's lead lasted just five minutes as Alexis Mac Allister equalised with a fine header. There was a raucous atmosphere outside Goodison Park ahead of the historic derby.
![[Beto put Everton ahead in the 11th minute as he coolly slotted past goalkeeper Alisson]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/12/19/95146617-14390669-image-a-46_1739389552723.jpg)
