JAMES TARKOWSKI'S 97th minute thunderbolt sparked huge celebrations in the final derby at Goodison Park. Everton went into a shock early lead in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park when Beto finished coolly after a free-kick straight from the training ground. Alexis Mac Allister hit back almost immediately with a brilliantly guided header. Everton had go ahead, with opportunities falling to Beto, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Jarrad Branthwaite had an effort ruled out for offside.
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But Salah, who assisted Liverpool's first, punished the wasteful Toffees. He drilled home at the back post for his 22nd Prem goal of the season. Everton looked set to lose but Tarkowski then popped up with a stunning strike. He powered into the top corner on the volley and earned David Moyes' men a valuable point in their fight to stay up. The goal sparked a pitch invasion and a fight between players at full-time.
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