Liverpool sneak enter fourth round of the EFL Cup after dem knack Southampton 2-1 for Anfield. Alexander Isak score im first goal for Reds, Hugo Ekitike score late winner but spoil am with red card after crazy celebration.
Match Gist
Southampton worry Liverpool wella first half, hit bar, miss clear chances. Just seconds later, mistake for defence give Isak chance to score im first Liverpool goal before halftime.
Second half, Saints still push, Shea Charles balance the match with goal after corner wahala. But with few minutes left, sub Ekitike tap in the winner. Instead make am sweet, he pull shirt, collect second yellow and red card – wahala finish.
TPB Verdict
Liverpool and late winners na like bread and butter. Dem no play well, but dem survive. Ekitike bring the difference but spoil am with reckless celebration.
Na Federico Chiesa control the game with two fine assists. Southampton fit walk tall – dem no fear Anfield at all.
Highlights
- 43’ – Isak (Liverpool 1-0 Southampton): McCarthy give bad pass, Chiesa collect, square for Isak, finish clean – first Liverpool goal.
- 76’ – Shea Charles (Liverpool 1-1 Southampton): Endo miss clearance, Quarshie hook ball, Charles tap in close range.
- 85’ – Ekitike (Liverpool 2-1 Southampton): Robertson slice defence open, Chiesa square, Ekitike score. Next second, he pull shirt, red card straight.
Man of the Match – Federico Chiesa
Chiesa na real baller for this one. Two sweet assists, steady runs and creativity. If e fit dey fit, Liverpool no go miss Salah when AFCON reach.
Match Stats
- Possession: Liverpool 61% – 39% Southampton
- Shots: Liverpool 10 – 13 Southampton
- Shots on target: Liverpool 4 – 3 Southampton
- Corners: Liverpool 3 – 6 Southampton
- Fouls: Liverpool 8 – 12 Southampton
Wetin Next?
Liverpool go know their EFL Cup fourth-round opponent after draw on Wednesday. Next league game, dem dey face Crystal Palace for weekend. Southampton go return Championship run when dem jam Middlesbrough.
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