Liverpool did not face many difficulties Won (2-0) Saint-Geloiseat Anfield Road, in a match in which he did not need speed to waste a series of scoring opportunities.
Diogo Jota was in the starting lineup, and he formed an attack with Darwin and Salah, and closed the score in extra time, taking advantage of a quick exit from Luis Diaz to score a goal. After being sent off against Tottenham, this was the best way for the Portuguese to respond.
Diogo Jota 🔥
The Portuguese continues his sharp shooting 🤌#sporttvportugal#EuropanaSPORTTV#European League#Liverpool#Saintpic.twitter.com/j8i0OplJuR
– Sports TV (SPORTTVPortugal)
October 5, 2023
The first goal was scored in the 44th minute by Grafenbrech, who responded in the best way, blocking Alexander-Arnold’s shot after an incomplete save by Morris.
And with this victory Liverpool have six points from two matches It continues to lead Group E, five points ahead of third-placed Toulouse.
In addition to the two goals, Liverpool were content with wasting scoring opportunities: especially Darwin, who committed a mistake that promises to be on the list of the worst of the year: in front of goal, after a perfect pass from Salah. Filmed with the class…but next door.
Darwin had a goal ruled out for offside, while Luis Diaz hit the crossbar in the second half and fired a powerful shot off the chest of Diogo Jota. Regardless, Liverpool’s victory was never in doubt.
Gravenberch on recharge! 🔥 Liverpool is in the lead! #sporttvportugal#EuropanaSPORTTV#European League#Liverpool#Saintpic.twitter.com/uX0zUt8ili
– Sports TV (SPORTTVPortugal)
October 5, 2023
In the other match in Group Five, Toulouse Won against LASK Linz (1-0) at homeThanks to a goal by full-back Suazo, in the 31st minute, they were isolated in second place with four points.
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