Updated date: 03/03/2024 15:33:27
Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest thanks to a late goal from Darwin Nunez.
Liverpool do not have their best squad yet as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah are still injured. However, the remaining players are enough to help the Merseyside team be rated higher than the home team.
Liverpool showed dominance in terms of ball possession and number of shots. They had 71% possession and 22 shots, while Nottingham had only 29% possession and 8 shots. However, Liverpool had 2 shots on target, equal to the home team.
Nottingham kept their shape very well in this match. They sat deep and waited for opportunities in quick counter-attacks. Anthony Elanga, Divock Origi and Callum Hudson-Odoi always created danger every time they won the ball and organized attacks.
Darwin Nunez makes the difference for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest
In the 15th minute, Divock Origi had a dangerous shot from outside the box. In the 23rd minute, Anthony Elanga had a chance to face Caoimhin Kelleher but failed to finish.
Liverpool created a few chances to respond. However, the visitors' strikers were not sharp. The first half ended in a 0-0 draw.
Liverpool had a chance to open the scoring early in the second half. However, Andy Robertson shot wide in an open position. Coach Jurgen Klopp increased his attack by bringing in Darwin Nunez, Dominik Szoboszlai, Kostas Tsimikas and Wataru Endo.
However, Liverpool had many difficulties against Nottingham's well-organized defense. The away team even almost conceded a goal in the 66th minute if Anthony Elanga's shot was more accurate.
In the final minutes, Liverpool increased the pressure on goalkeeper Matz Sels' goal. The referee gave the match 8 minutes of extra time. Coach Jurgen Klopp's team made good use of this time to bring home 3 points.
Minute 90+9', Nottingham Forest player lost the ball in the penalty area. Alexis Mac Allister made a high pass. Darwin Nunez jumped high, headed the ball back, leaving goalkeeper Matz Sels unable to react.
Liverpool won 1-0 and maintained their top position in the Premier League after round 27. They created a gap of 4 and 5 points compared to Man City and Arsenal, having played one more match.
Result: Nottingham 0-1 Liverpool
Score
Liverpool: Darwin Nunez (90+9)
According to VAN HAI (VTC News)
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