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Virgil van Dijk61'
SUN
4-2-3-1
Régis Le Bris
22
Roefs
20
Mukiele
5
Ballard
15
Alderete
17
Mandava
27
Sadiki
28
Fée
32
Hume
19
Diarra
10
Angulo
9
Brobbey
1
Alisson
26
Robertson
4
Dijk
5
Konaté
3
Endo
10
Allister
38
Gravenberch
18
Gakpo
7
Wirtz
11
Salah
22
Ekitiké
Arne Slot
LIV
4-2-3-1
Substitutions
| 3 | Dennis Cirkin |
| 6 | Lutsharel Geertruida |
| 7 | Chemsdine Talbi |
| 11 | Chris Rigg |
| 12 | Eliezer Mayenda |
| 13 | Luke O'Nien |
| 14 | Romaine Mundle |
| 18 | Wilson Isidor |
| 31 | Melker Ellborg |
| 2 | Joe Gomez |
| 6 | Milos Kerkez |
| 14 | Federico Chiesa |
| 17 | Curtis Jones |
| 25 | Giorgi Mamardashvili |
| 42 | Trey Nyoni |
| 47 | Calvin Ramsay |
| 68 | Kieran Morrison |
| 73 | Rio Ngumoha |
Home
Away
3
Corners
11
40
Successful Dribbles Percentage
67
1
Yellowcards
0
0
Assists
1
0
Goals
1
43
Ball Possession %
57
Min
Home
Type
Away
24'
Reinildo Mandava
Time wasting
61'
0-1
Virgil van Dijk
Mohamed Salah
69'
Joe Gomez
Wataru Endo
75'
Curtis Jones
Cody Gakpo
80'
Lutsharel Geertruida
Omar Alderete
80'
Romaine Mundle
Nilson Angulo
80'
Chemsdine Talbi
Trai Hume
88'
Federico Chiesa
Hugo Ekitiké
90+2'
Wilson Isidor
Habib Diarra
Min.
Comment
The first half is underway...
2'
Corner awarded to Sunderland after Andy Robertson allowed the ball to go out of play.
3'
Offside call against Sunderland. Brian Brobbey has been caught in an offside position.
3'
Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
3'
Florian Wirtz commits a foul on a Liverpool player.
6'
Corner kick awarded to Liverpool after a foul by Omar Alderete.
9'
Missed opportunity. Ibrahima Konaté of Liverpool attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
12'
Match halted due to an injury to Brian Brobbey from Sunderland.
13'
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
15'
Trai Hume from Sunderland commits a foul.
15'
Trai Hume from Sunderland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
19'
The attempt is thwarted. Brian Brobbey from Sunderland fired a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The setup came from Nordi Mukiele, who delivered a cross.
21'
Florian Wirtz had a golden opportunity for Liverpool, firing a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide.
21'
Corner awarded to Liverpool after a play that resulted in a deflection off Omar Alderete.
23'
Wataru Endo from Liverpool committed a foul.
23'
Reinildo Mandava from Sunderland earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
24'
Mohamed Salah from Liverpool earned a free kick in the defensive area.
24'
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool earned a free kick in the defensive area.
24'
Reinildo Mandava from Sunderland has been shown a yellow card.
25'
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland committed a foul.
25'
Wataru Endo from Liverpool has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
25'
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland committed a foul.
25'
Florian Wirtz from Liverpool has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
29'
A shot is deflected. Ryan Gravenberch from Liverpool attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Andy Robertson.
30'
A new offensive play unfolds as Florian Wirtz from Liverpool takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. The attempt is expertly saved in the left corner by Sunderland's Robin Roefs, with Alexis Mac Allister providing the assist.
30'
Corner awarded to Liverpool after Robin Roefs allowed the ball to go out.
31'
Opportunity wasted! Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool had a header from close range but sent it over the bar. The assist came from Cody Gakpo, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
32'
The attempt is thwarted. Hugo Ekitiké of Liverpool fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
33'
Florian Wirtz from Liverpool strikes the right post with a left-footed shot taken from the left side of the penalty area, assisted by Cody Gakpo.
34'
Cody Gakpo of Liverpool takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets intercepted.
34'
The attempt is thwarted. Mohamed Salah of Liverpool fires a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
34'
Andy Robertson from Liverpool committed a foul.
34'
Habib Diarra from Sunderland earned a free kick in the defensive area.
35'
Cody Gakpo from Liverpool has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
35'
Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland committed a foul.
36'
The attempt is thwarted. Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
36'
Corner awarded to Liverpool after a play that resulted in Omar Alderete giving up possession.
37'
Hugo Ekitiké committed a foul against Liverpool.
37'
Noah Sadiki from Sunderland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
38'
A fresh offensive effort unfolds. Florian Wirtz from Liverpool heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but the attempt is expertly stopped in the upper center of the goal.
38'
Another offensive push unfolds. Nilson Angulo from Sunderland takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's expertly saved by Liverpool's goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, who positions himself well in the center of the goal. The assist came from Noah Sadiki.
39'
The attempt was thwarted. Cody Gakpo of Liverpool fired a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Florian Wirtz.
39'
The attempt is thwarted. Andy Robertson from Liverpool takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
41'
Corner awarded to Liverpool after Robin Roefs allowed the ball to go out.
42'
Corner awarded to Liverpool after Trai Hume allowed the ball to go out of play.
42'
Corner awarded to Liverpool after Nilson Angulo allowed the ball to go out of play.
44'
The attempt is thwarted. Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
45'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
45+2'
The first half has concluded with the score tied at Sunderland 0, Liverpool 0.
45'
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Sunderland 0, Liverpool 0.
46'
Offside call against Liverpool. Cody Gakpo has been flagged for being offside.
50'
Missed opportunity. Trai Hume from Sunderland took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
52'
Robin Roefs from Sunderland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
52'
Robin Roefs from Sunderland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
53'
Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool earned a free kick in the defensive area.
53'
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland committed a foul.
54'
Corner awarded to Liverpool after Nilson Angulo allowed the ball to go out.
55'
The attempt is thwarted. Florian Wirtz of Liverpool takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Ryan Gravenberch.
55'
The attempt is thwarted. Wataru Endo of Liverpool takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist comes from Ibrahima Konaté.
57'
Offside call against Sunderland. Brian Brobbey has been caught offside.
58'
Opportunity gone begging. Nordi Mukiele for Sunderland takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that narrowly misses the target.
59'
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Mohamed Salah of Liverpool took a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Hugo Ekitiké.
59'
Corner awarded to Liverpool after Reinildo Mandava allowed the ball to go out.
60'
Corner awarded to Liverpool after Nilson Angulo's defensive play.
61'
Goal! Sunderland 0, Liverpool 1. Virgil van Dijk scores for Liverpool, heading the ball from close range into the top left corner of the net. The assist came from Mohamed Salah, who delivered a precise cross following a corner kick.
62'
Corner awarded to Sunderland after Wataru Endo gave away a foul.
63'
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland fired a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Dan Ballard.
63'
Corner awarded to Sunderland after Ryan Gravenberch allowed the ball to go out.
63'
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Wataru Endo from Liverpool.
64'
Match temporarily halted due to an injury to Wataru Endo of Liverpool.
64'
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Wataru Endo from Liverpool.
69'
Substitution for Liverpool: Joe Gomez replaces Wataru Endo due to an injury.
69'
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
71'
The attempt is thwarted. Mohamed Salah from Liverpool takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked. The assist came from Alexis Mac Allister.
71'
Opportunity wasted. Hugo Ekitiké of Liverpool took a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it sailed over the goal.
72'
A shot is deflected. Trai Hume from Sunderland attempts a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
72'
Missed opportunity! Trai Hume of Sunderland heads the ball from the center of the box, but it narrowly misses the target. The assist came from Reinildo Mandava.
73'
Brian Brobbey commits a foul against Sunderland.
73'
Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
74'
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Omar Alderete from Sunderland.
74'
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
75'
Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
75'
Florian Wirtz committed a foul on a Liverpool player.
75'
Substitution for Liverpool: Curtis Jones comes on to replace Cody Gakpo.
76'
Missed opportunity! Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
77'
Florian Wirtz from Liverpool committed a foul.
77'
Trai Hume from Sunderland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
78'
Opportunity wasted. Hugo Ekitiké of Liverpool attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area after a quick counterattack.
79'
Match interruption due to an injury to Omar Alderete from Sunderland.
80'
Substitution for Sunderland: Lutsharel Geertruida comes on to replace Omar Alderete due to an injury.
80'
Substitution for Sunderland: Romaine Mundle comes on to replace Trai Hume.
80'
Substitution for Sunderland: Chemsdine Talbi is coming on to replace Nilson Angulo.
80'
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
87'
Mohamed Salah from Liverpool committed a foul.
87'
Reinildo Mandava from Sunderland was awarded a free kick on the left flank.
87'
Opportunity squandered! Curtis Jones from Liverpool took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, coming dangerously close to finding the back of the net. The assist was provided by Florian Wirtz.
88'
Substitution for Liverpool: Federico Chiesa comes on to replace Hugo Ekitiké.
90+1'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of stoppage time.
90+2'
Substitution for Sunderland: Wilson Isidor comes on to replace Habib Diarra.
90+3'
Missed opportunity! Dan Ballard from Sunderland attempted a header from the center of the box but couldn't find the target. The cross was delivered by Lutsharel Geertruida.
90+4'
Curtis Jones from Liverpool earned a free kick in an offensive position.
90+4'
Wilson Isidor from Sunderland committed a foul.
90+4'
Corner kick awarded to Liverpool after Lutsharel Geertruida allowed the ball to go out.
90+7'
Opportunity squandered. Mohamed Salah from Liverpool took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
90+7'
Federico Chiesa committed a foul against Liverpool.
90+7'
Nordi Mukiele of Sunderland has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
90+8'
Dan Ballard from Sunderland committed a foul.
90+8'
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
90+8'
The second half has concluded with the final score: Sunderland 0, Liverpool 1.
That's it! The match has concluded with Sunderland 0 and Liverpool 1.