NEW DELHI: Darwin Nunez‘s impactful efficiency from the bench propelled Liverpool to an exhilarating 2-1 victory over Newcastle United within the Premier League on Sunday. The victory showcased Liverpool’s resilience after captain Virgil van Dijk obtained a straight crimson card early within the first half.
The match started with an surprising twist as Trent Alexander-Arnold, who had already obtained an early yellow card, inadvertently gifted Newcastle United the lead within the 25th minute. A mis-controlled ball allowed Anthony Gordon to capitalise and slide it previous goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
Liverpool’s scenario took an extra blow simply after two minutes later when Virgil van Dijk was proven a straight crimson card by referee John Brooks for a problem on Alexander Isak simply outdoors the penalty space. With the house facet down to 10 males, Newcastle appeared poised to interrupt their 13-game winless streak towards Liverpool within the Premier League.
The match started with an surprising twist as Trent Alexander-Arnold, who had already obtained an early yellow card, inadvertently gifted Newcastle United the lead within the 25th minute. A mis-controlled ball allowed Anthony Gordon to capitalise and slide it previous goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
Liverpool’s scenario took an extra blow simply after two minutes later when Virgil van Dijk was proven a straight crimson card by referee John Brooks for a problem on Alexander Isak simply outdoors the penalty space. With the house facet down to 10 males, Newcastle appeared poised to interrupt their 13-game winless streak towards Liverpool within the Premier League.
Regardless of their numerical drawback, Liverpool maintained dominance in possession. Nevertheless, they struggled to seal the match of their favour. The sport’s narrative took a dramatic twist within the 81st minute when Darwin Nunez, who had come off the bench, delivered an important equaliser, rekindling Liverpool’s hopes.
In an exhilarating climax, Nunez replicated his magic in stoppage time, scoring a virtually equivalent objective to safe a last-minute victory for Liverpool, securing all three factors in a exceptional comeback.
(With inputs from Reuters)
