Alexander Isak’s late penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw for Newcastle United against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton were on course for a narrow win after Yankuba Minteh put them ahead in the 28th minute, and the hosts looked set to claim all three points as stoppage time approached.
Newcastle had two penalty appeals overturned by VAR before finally being awarded one in the dying moments when Yasin Ayari blocked Fabian Schär’s free-kick with his arm.
Following a lengthy review, the on-field decision stood, and Isak stepped up to calmly convert the spot-kick, taking his Premier League tally to 23 goals for the season.
The draw was a fair result, with Newcastle applying consistent pressure throughout the contest on the south coast. Brighton, by contrast, managed only three more shots after their opener and struggled to regain momentum.
The Seagulls had a penalty shout of their own when Matt O’Riley went down under a challenge from Sandro Tonali, but referee Craig Pawson dismissed the appeals. Newcastle substitute Callum Wilson nearly snatched a winner in stoppage time, forcing a fine save from Bart Verbruggen.
The result does little to boost either team’s European hopes, with Brighton staying 10th and Newcastle holding fourth place.
