Liverpool emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Union Saint-Gilloise in a game that lacked Liverpool’s usual brilliance. Despite Union growing in confidence as the match progressed, Liverpool managed to secure the win with two counter-attacking goals.
In the dying minutes of the game, Puertas made a late slide tackle on Gomez near the Union box, but surprisingly, the referee didn’t show any cards throughout the game, wanting to maintain a friendly atmosphere on the pitch. It was a moment that should have resulted in a booking for Puertas.
However, Liverpool’s relief was short-lived as Mac Allister’s blind backpass allowed Amoura to have a clear chance, but Alisson saved the day with a strong arm. And then, in the 90+2nd minute, Jota sealed the victory for Liverpool with a calm finish from the inside-left channel.
Liverpool, feeling the pressure, made a careless pass which went out of play. Union prepared to take advantage of this, but Liverpool managed to deal with the situation. The game went into five added minutes.
Rodriguez had an opportunity to pass to the open Amoura in the middle, but he chose to attempt a shot instead, but Quansah managed to block it, resulting in a corner for Liverpool.
Castro-Montes impressed with a sharp turn and a low cross into the box, but Alisson was quick to gather the ball before any Union players could capitalize on the opportunity. Liverpool’s careless performance had made the game unnecessarily nerve-wracking.
Liverpool came close to scoring a second goal when Konate’s long diagonal pass found Diaz in the inside left position, but Diaz’s shot hit the base of the right-hand post. Elliott couldn’t convert the rebound, and Diaz’s subsequent shot hit Jota, but the offside flag was raised as Diaz had gone too early.
Gravenberch, who had a solid performance, was substituted with the new Kop hero, Szoboszlai. Liverpool tried to regain control of the game with some sterile possession.
Liverpool fans at Anfield were getting increasingly frustrated. Union had another corner opportunity, but it resulted in nothing due to their wastefulness.
Liverpool’s performance had become complacent, and Union was nearing an equalizer. However, Jones and Elliott failed to make the most of Jota’s attempt to break free down the left.
Amani and Vanhoutte were replaced by Rasmussen and Sadiki for Union in a double substitution. Tsimikas had a chance to shoot but missed the target. Liverpool won a corner, but it was another wasted opportunity.
Someone in the stands was shining a laser into Moris’s face, causing a disturbance. Alexander-Arnold was replaced by Gomez, and Alisson took the captain’s armband. Gomez’s first contribution was a delightful cross, but Diaz couldn’t connect with his head.
Liverpool won a corner yet again, but failed to capitalize on the opportunity. The game became even more scrappy as the ball seemed uncontrollable.
Jones took a long-range shot that was deflected and went over the bar. Alexander-Arnold’s subsequent set piece was poorly headed over by Quansah, and he also committed a foul in the process.
Union’s Puertas dribbled his way into the Liverpool box, prompting Konate to make a perfectly timed tackle for a corner. Alisson attempted to punch the ball away, but missed, resulting in Quansah having to clear the danger with another corner.
The second half started off with a scrappy exchange of play. With three changes, Liverpool brought on Diaz, Jones, and Mac Allister for Salah, Nunez, and Endo.
During half-time, there was a special postbag from British fans of Union Saint-Gilloise, who pointed out the complexities of the Belgian league system and their team’s strong performances in recent seasons.
Overall, it was a game filled with tension and frustration for both sides, but Liverpool managed to come out on top with a 2-0 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise.
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