‘Minamino equaliser’ 2-1 comeback win… 1 point behind Man City
(Southampton AFP = Yonhap News) Liverpool’s Japanese striker Takumi Minamino (27) during the English Premier League (EPL) Round 37 match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, England on the 17th (local time) ·Right) is congratulated by teammate Diogu Jota (25) after scoring the equalizer. He met the expectations of coaches and fans by scoring an equalizing goal for his first start this season in this crucial match for the team’s victory. He has scored three goals in 11 league appearances this season. 2022.5.18 alo95@yna.co.kr
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Eui-jin Lee = Liverpool defeated Southampton from behind and continued the competition between Manchester City and English Premier League (EPL) into the final match.
Liverpool defeated Southampton 2-1 in the 37th round of the 2021-2022 EPL held at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, England on the 18th (Korean time).
Liverpool, which had won two league victories on the 11th following Aston Villa, recorded 89 points (27 wins, 8 draws and 2 losses), closely following Manchester City (90, 28 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses) by one point.
Both teams, who finished their 37th round schedule side by side, have only the final round of 38 remaining.
Liverpool must win a home match against Hwang Hee-chan’s team, Wolverhampton, on the 23rd to be able to turn over at the last minute.
Of course, Liverpool cannot win the title if Manchester City win their final match against Aston Villa at home.
On that day, goalkeeper Mohammed Salah and defense backbone Virgil van Dijk were both injured by injuries, while Japanese strikers Takumi Minamino and Joel Matiff filled the void.
It was Southampton who opened the gun first.
Southampton’s Nathan Redmond counterattacked in the 12th minute of the first half, and after digging into the left side of the penalty area, a right-footed shot that went into the corner of the opposite side of the goal after breaking through the check of two defenders went straight into the corner of the goal.
Liverpool, who were being led, equalized with Minamino’s goal in the 27th minute of the first half.
Minamino, who received a pass from Jota Diogu from near the front of the penalty area, equalized with a right footed shot in half time from the right side of the goal area.
Liverpool, who had been on a wave, finally managed to come back with a header from Matiff from a left corner kick in the 22nd minute of the second half.
Southampton struggled to turn the game over, but suffered a loss at home and finished 15th.
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