English:
Liverpool Wins Merseyside Derby in Tense Match
Liverpool, England – In a vibrant derby played at Anfield, Liverpool prevailed over Everton with a victory that reflected their dominance in possession and efficiency in the first half. The match, valid for the fifth round of the Premier League, saw the home side take the lead early with a goal by Ryan Gravenberch in the 10th minute, assisted by Mohamed Salah. The lead was extended in the 29th minute thanks to a goal by Hugo Ekitike, assisted again by Gravenberch.
Despite Liverpool’s control, Everton managed to pull one back in the 58th minute with a goal from Idrissa Gueye, assisted by Iliman Ndiaye. However, the effort was not enough to counter Liverpool’s solidity, which maintained ball possession at 58% and generated 11 shots, although only 3 of them were on target. Everton, meanwhile, showed grit and generated 9 shots, but with less precision. The match was marked by intensity, reflected in the yellow cards shown to players from both teams, including Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz for Liverpool, and Iliman Ndiaye, Dale Moyes, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for Everton. The referee, Darren England, had a demanding job in a classic that did not disappoint in emotions. Liverpool adds three valuable points in their quest for the top spots in the league.
Substitutions everton: at minute 46 Beto came in and T. Barry went out., at minute 86 I. Ndiaye came in and T. Dibling went out., at minute 86 V. Mykolenko came in and C. Alcaraz went out.
Substitutions liverpool: at minute 61 C. Gakpo came in and F. Wirtz went out., at minute 61 A. Mac Allister came in and C. Jones went out., at minute 67 H. Ekitike came in and A. Isak went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Liverpool
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