London –
Liverpool appear like two different teams against Crystal Palace. Jürgen Klopp even likened his team to a fictional character Jekyll dan Hyde.
Liverpool travel to Palace headquarters on matchday 23 Premier League 2021/2022, Sunday (23/1/2022) evening WIB. The Reds appear dominant throughout the first half and confine the defense The Eagles.
Statistics noted, Liverpool recorded 11 shots (5 on target) and 65 percent possession in the first 45. The visitors lead 2-0 until halftime via goals Virgil van Dijk (8′) and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (32′).
The situation changed into the second half. Liverpool instead, they are locked up by attacks Crystal Palace.
The Eagles recorded 6 shoots (3 on target) and increased ball possession to 43 percent. Palace also managed to score a goal in the 55th minute via tap-in Odsonne Edouard.
The home side even came close to equalizing through Joachim Andersen (57′) and Michael Olise’s lob (82′). Alisson Becker saved Liverpool’s goal from the last-mentioned threat.
|
Alisson Becker saves at Crystal Palace vs Liverpool. (Photo: Getty Images/Mike Hewitt)– |
Dewi Fortuna again sided with Liverpool before normal time ran out. The Reds awarded a penalty by the referee, after Diogo Jota was brought down by Vicente Guaita in the forbidden box.
Fabinho successfully carrying out his duties as Liverpool’s penalty taker. The Brazilian’s 12-kick goal ensured the visitors won 3-1 over Crystal Palace.
[Halaman Selanjutnya: Liverpool bak Jekyll dan Hyde]
–
