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Liverpool win 3-2 over Villarreal of leg II Liga Champions. The Reds were two goals down first, but came back and qualified for the final convincingly.
When competing at the Estadio de la Ceramica, Wednesday (4/5/2022), Liverpool conceded two goals in the first half. Boulaye Dia and Francis Coquelin were the goalscorers for the home team.
In the second half, Liverpool returned three goals. Fabinho, Luis Diaz and Sadio Mane who scored for the Merseyside team.
With this result, Liverpool steadily advanced to the Champions League final. Jurgen Klopp’s team won 5-2 on aggregate. Liverpool waiting for the winner of Real Madrid’s duel with Manchester City.
The course of the match
Liverpool conceded a quick goal in the third minute. Starting from a cross from the left wing, Etienne Capoue was able to feed into the face of the Liverpool goal. Boulaye He can hit the ball easily from close range.
Liverpool locked down Villarreal in the first 15 minutes of the match. The UEFA website noted that there was 54.2 percent of possession, there were three shots fired by Unai Emery’s team.
Until 25 minutes lasted, Liverpool attacked eight times. One of the Reds’ dangerous opportunities was obtained in the 24th minute. Diogo Jota got a breakthrough bait, his shooting space was closed by Villarreal goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.
The wild ball was controlled by Mohamed Salah, unable to net the ball. The referee also assessed that there was a violation of Rulli on Liverpool’s chances.
Giovani Lo Celso fell in the Liverpool penalty box. Receiving a through ball, the Argentine collided with Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker. The referee did not point to the white dot.
Liverpool conceded again in the 40th minute. Capoue’s cross from the right flank, can be completed with a header by Francis Coquelin with a header. Villarreal equalize!
After the restart, Liverpool got a chance from a Trent-Alexander Arnold free kick in the 49th minute. The ball went to Sadio Mane, but failed to be sent towards the goal.
Liverpool’s effort in the 55th minute met the Villarreal crossbar! Alexander-Arnold’s long-range shot hit the Villarreal defender, then headed over the crossbar for a corner.
Luis Diaz’s attempt in the 57th minute failed! Receiving a cross, the Colombian failed to direct the ball into the net with his volley.
Liverpool finally scored in the 62nd minute! Fabinho kick from inside the penalty box, leading to between the legs of Rulli. Mohamed Salah sent the ball for the Brazilian.
Liverpool threatened again in the 65th minute. Diaz’s shot still hits the Villarreal defender.
Liverpool’s second goal came in the 67th minute! Alexander-Arnold’s measured cross was headed by Diaz into the net to make it 2-2.
Liverpool turned ahead in the 74th minute. Receiving a long pass from the back line, Sadio Mane was able to get past Rulli, then netted the ball.
Villarreal even deficit players in the 86th minute. Etienne Capoue fouled Curtis Jones, for a professional foul, he had to shower early.
Until the game finished there were no additional goals, Liverpool won 3-2.
Lineup
Villarreal: Rulli, Estupinan (Manu 79), Torres, Albiol (Aurier 79), Foyth, Coquelin (Pedrasa 69), Capoue, Parejo, Lo Celso, Moreno (Chukwueze 70), Dia (Alcacer 81)
Liverpool: Alisson, Robertson (Henderson 81), Van Dijk, Konate, Alexander-Arnold, Thiago (Jones 80), Fabinho (Milner 84), Keita, Jota (Luis Diaz 46), Mane, Salah
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