“The Merseysiders made 23 shots at the opponent’s goal, but were able to score only once.”, — write: football.ua
The Merseysiders made 23 shots at the opponent’s goal, but were able to score only once.
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It is interesting that Diarra had an opportunity to save his team: the Senegalese was on the goal line at the moment of the defender’s shot. However, the 19th number headed the ball into the net, although it still flew into the goal plane. Thanks to this victory, Arne Slot’s wards got closer to the cherished position.
The Reds are currently in 6th place with 42 points. The Black Cats dropped to the 11th place with 36 points.
Sunderland — Liverpool 0:1
Goal: van Dijk, 61
Sunderland: Rufs – Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete (Gertrade, 80), Mandawa – Sadiki, Le Fe – Hume (Mandl, 80), Diarra (Isidor, 90), Angulo (Talbi, 80) – Brobby
Liverpool: Becker – Endo (Gomez, 69), Konate, van Dijk, Robertson – Gravenberch, McAllister – Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo (Jones, 75) – Ekitike (Chiesa, 88)
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