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Arca's late goal saves Boro
26/08/2007 17:27 - (SA)
London - Julio Arca scored a late goal to earn Middlesbrough a 2-2 draw against Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday.
Arca controlled a clearance on his chest before scoring with a volley in the 80th minute. It was the second time that Newcastle had equalized during the match.
Mark Viduka had scored his first goal for Newcastle since joining from Middlesbrough in the offseason in the 77th.
Newcastle substitute Michael Owen missed the chance to win the match when he sent a free kick from Charles N'Zogbia into the arms of Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.
N'Zogbia had scored the opener at the Riverside in the 22nd by cutting inside George Boateng and sending a curling shot past Schwarzer.
Ahmed Mido levelled in the 28th by scoring his second goal for Middlesbrough in as many games. He ran on to a pass from Fabio Rochemback and evaded Steven Taylor's challenge before rounding Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper and scoring.
On Saturday, Arsenal ended the perfect start of Sven-Goran Eriksson as Manchester City manager with a 1-0 win. Chelsea also won 1-0 against Portsmouth to go top of the Premier League.
Cesc Fabregas scored in the 80th minute for the Gunners, who earlier had a penalty from Robin van Persie saved by Man City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Arsenal's win ended Man City's three-game winning streak under former England coach Eriksson.
City lost top spot to Chelsea, with Frank Lampard's goal giving the Blues 10 points. City is second with nine points.
Also Saturday, it was: Aston Villa 2, Fulham 1; Bolton 3, Reading 0; Derby 1, Birmingham 2; and West Ham 1, Wigan 1; and Everton 1, Blackburn 1.
- SAPA
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