'Bad for football' - Matthias Jaissle slams controversial late Liverpool penalty decision after dramatic draw at St James' Park

Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle expressed deep frustration over a stoppage-time penalty awarded to Liverpool during a dramatic draw at St James' Park. The late decision allowed Dominik Szoboszlai to secure a vital point, prompting Jaissle to fiercely question the standard of officiating and suggest such soft fouls negatively impact the sport.

Jaissle was denied a massive victory in his first home match when Szoboszlai converted a 99th-minute penalty for Liverpool. The spot-kick was awarded after Victor Munoz went down following a challenge by Lewis Hall.

Newcastle were poised to take all three points until referee Stuart Attwell pointed to the spot in the dying moments. Jaissle was left incredibly frustrated by the decision, feeling that Hall was unfairly penalised in a crucial moment. The manager firmly believes the incident did not warrant a foul, sparking a debate over officiating standards.