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PSV beats Liverpool’s reserves and advances to the playoffs

In a game with five goals in the first half, the Reds lose 100% of their advantage, but guarantee first place in the Champions League

PSV beats Liverpool’s reserves and advances to the playoffs

Summary

In the last round of the Champions League, PSV came from behind to beat Liverpool’s reserves 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and secured a spot in the competition’s playoffs. Having qualified early for the round of 16, the Reds lost their 100% record, but still managed to advance in first place.

The game was thrilling in the first half, with all five goals coming in the first half. Gakpo opened the scoring from a penalty in the 27th minute. Saibari scored a great goal and tied the match shortly after. But the Dutch team’s celebrations were short-lived. Elliott put the English team ahead on the scoreboard minutes later. Close to injury time, however, Saibari tied the match with a shot from inside the box. In the last play before half-time, Pepi deflected a cross shot from Mauro Júnior and turned the match around, which lost intensity in the second half.

How does it look?

With the victory, PSV reached 14 points and finished the league phase in 14th place. The team secured a place in the competition’s playoffs. With the defeat, Liverpool remained with 21 points, but managed to secure first place and is guaranteed a place in the round of 16.

Gakpo steals the show

Gakpo reunited with his former club and drew attention when he did not celebrate the first goal of the game. The former PSV player scored from the penalty spot and did not celebrate after beating goalkeeper Benítez. He showed respect for PSV by being embraced by his Liverpool teammates. In the second half, he was replaced by Morton. A favorite of PSV fans, Gakpo received a standing ovation as he left the pitch.

First half!

The first half was lively in Eindhoven, Netherlands. PSV started the match with more possession, but Liverpool opened the scoring with a penalty kick. Chiesa was brought down in the box by Veerman. Gakpo beat Benítez and opened the scoring in the 27th minute. In the 34th minute, Bakayoko scored a great goal to tie the match. The midfielder received the ball from Saibari, beat two defenders and shot towards goal. Five minutes later, after a quick counterattack, Gakpo passed to Chiesa at the edge of the box. The forward shot hard towards goal. Benítez saved, but Elliott took advantage of the rebound to score. In the 44th minute, PSV stole the ball in attack. Veerman passed to Saibari in the box, who tied the match. In the last play of the first half, already in injury time, Saibari passed to Mauro Júnior in the box, who shot across goal. Pepi made a slight deflection to turn the game around!

Second half!

After a lively first half with five goals, the match lost intensity in the second half. The teams created very little. The best of the second half was left for the final stretch. Liverpool’s promising player, Nallo, came on in the second half, but didn’t even stay on the field for five minutes. The young defender was shown a straight red card in the 41st minute, after bringing down Bakayoko, who was running freely towards the goal. With one more player, PSV went on the attack in the final minutes. The fourth goal, however, almost came in a move in which Liverpool were trying to equalize. Goalkeeper Kelleher left his goal and went to the opponent’s area after a foul for the Reds in the midfield. After the Dutch team’s defense cleared the danger in the air, Ledezma started a counterattack on the left side and shot from distance, with an empty goal. The ball hit the net, but it went wide.

Reference

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