Morris scores late equaliser to rescue point for Luton at Burnley

Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Luton Town - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - January 12, 2024 Luton Town's Carlton Morris scores their first goal past Burnley's James Trafford REUTERS/Phil Noble
Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Luton Town - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - January 12, 2024 Luton Town's Carlton Morris celebrates scoring their first goal with Elijah Adebayo Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff REUTERS

BURNLEY, England - Carlton Morris scored a controversial last-gasp goal as Luton Town escaped Turf Moor with a precious point against Burnley in a 1-1 Premier League draw on Friday between two sides fighting relegation.

The hosts looked set for victory after Zeki Amdouni's first-half goal. However, Morris headed in the equaliser in the 92nd minute. Burnley protested that Luton's Elijah Adebayo impeded goalkeeper James Trafford, but following a VAR check, the goal stood.

Rob Edwards' Luton are 18th in the standings but level on 16 points with 17th-placed Everton. Burnley are 19th with 12 points, having played one game more than their opponents.

The match was all Luton before Amdouni scored against the run of play in the 36th minute after Wilson Odobert beat his man with a step-over then played the ball across the box for Amdouni to fire home. But Luton fought until the end to salvage a draw. REUTERS

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