Late Own Goal salvages Draw for liverpool Against Sunderland
SUNDERLAND, england – A deflected shot in the 81st minute secured a 1-1 draw for Liverpool against Sunderland, preventing a defeat and preserving a point in their campaign. the equalizer came after a period of sustained defensive pressure from Sunderland, with Liverpool ultimately unable to find a winning goal.
The match’s pivotal moment arrived when Curtis Jones won possession and passed to Florian Wirtz on the right side of the penalty area. Wirtz advanced toward the centre and fired a shot toward the left corner, but the attempt was crucially deflected by Sunderland’s Nordi Mukiele, resulting in an own goal.
despite a frantic final stretch,Sunderland nearly snatched a victory when Wilson Isidor bypassed Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker,only to be denied by a goal-line clearance from Federico chiesa. The draw leaves both teams seeking further results in upcoming fixtures as they continue their respective league campaigns.