In the first half, after Salah’s pass, English full-back Alexander-Arnold scored. Manchester City did not score a goal in the opening act, despite the superior score. In the second half, the “Citizens” equalized the match thanks to the emphasis of summer reinforcements from River Plate Álvarez. The Argentinian forward shot past Liverpool’s goalkeeper in the small area, and although the situation was reviewed by the VAR system for possible offside, the goal stood.
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The video referee was also in the main role at the end of the second half, when he confirmed the illegal play by the hands of Dias and from the penalty kick, “Reds” Salah restored the lead. In the set-up, the cup win was confirmed by substitute Núñez, a summer signing from Benfica Lisbon.
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Liverpool won the English Super Cup for the sixteenth time, the “Citizens” lost the duel for this trophy for the second year in a row. The duel took place unusually at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, given that the legendary Wembley Stadium will host the Women’s Euro final on Sunday.
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| English football Super Cup in Leicester |
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| Liverpool – Manchester City 3:1 (1:0) |
| Goals: 21. Alexander-Arnold, 83. Salah from pen., 90.+4 Núñez – 70. Álvarez. |
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