PASCAL GROSS kept his cool from the spot in stoppage time to give Brighton a deserved draw against Liverpool.
- Final score: Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
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THAT’S ALL FOLKS
Where to start?
Liverpool dominated early possession as they usually do but the Seagulls eventually grew into the game and had the first good opportunity through Aaron Connolly.
He missed a one on one and the squandered chances didn’t stop there. Brighton was awarded a penalty after a clumsy challenge from Neco Williams on Connolly but Maupay blasted it wide.
Mo Salah then saw his cheeky chip disallowed by VAR for being marginally offside 15 minutes later.
The breakthrough came on the 60th minute by Diogo Jota who continues his incredible goal scoring form and the Reds thought they had the points wrapped up when Mane came on to put his header in the back of the net, however, that too was ruled out for offside.
Then came the late stoppage time drama. Robertson kicked Danny Welbeck in the box which was an incident initially missed by the referee but revisited thanks to the help of VAR.
The penalty was given and this time, Gross stepped up and made no mistake enabling Brighton to get out of there with a point and that was that.
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MATCH REPORT
What a fantastic way to kick off the weekend. The Premier League never seems to disappoint.
Even the the post match analysis from Klopp was entertaining.
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KLOPP SEES RED
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was not pleased today. He had some interesting words for Des Kelly in his post match analysis on the penalty and kick off times.
Klopp said “Look, you tried to create again, on my cost, they do, a headline. That’s how it is. I say now it was not but the ref whistled it.
Don’t look like this, you try it always, all the time. Today I say it was not a penalty and you are not happy with that answer so what do you want to hear?
Give your answers to yourself.”
The German added: “I don’t know how often I have to say it, YOU picked the 12:30. You. Not you personally but you did it.
I just say it how it is. After Wednesday, Saturday 12:30 is really dangerous for the players. You don’t do that often.
If you play at three o’clock or five o’clock, it’s exactly the same, it’s a Saturday.
What I want to say is, I only go for the broadcasters for the Wednesday and 12:30. Only seven managers have the similar problem and they all agree.”
He also said: “Chris Wilder or whoever constantly says that I am selfish. I think all the things he said showed that he is selfish but that’s not important.”
THE STANDINGS
Despite Liverpool dropping points, they go top and Brighton stay in 16th.
POINTS DROPPED
Liverpool have dropped more points this season from winning positions already than the whole of last season.
WELBECK’S VIEWS
The Brighton forward discussed their game plan and the penalty decision.
“We knew that we could maybe create some opportunities and disrupt their backline with a few runs in behind and in the end we got a soft penalty but, it’s one that we’ll take. We got the point now so we’ll move onto next week.
I’ve touched the ball before him. Obviously I wanted to nick it and then get round him but he’s kicked me and then kicked the ball.”
He then added: “The referee’s been over to the screen and seen it and he’s given his decision.”
“We wanted to go into this game with fire power of our own. We wanted to cause some problems and today we did that.
We stuck in right to the end and we got the point.”
BRIGHTON’D UP THEIR DAY
Late penalty drama helped the Seagulls steal a point at the amex.
STAT ATTACK
The breakdown from todays game.
PEEEEEEEEEEEP!
THAT’S IT!
GREAT GAME!
FT BRIGHTON 1-1 LIVERPOOL
BRIGHTON 1-1 LIVERPOOL
90+6. Chance wasted.
Header from Webster goes over the bar and that should be it.
BRIGHTON 1-1 LIVERPOOL
90+6. Could be more late drama here as the Seagulls have a late corner.
Everyone on the edge of their seats!
So after seeing the incident in slow motion, the referee decided to award Brighton a penalty after the kick from Robertson on Danny Welbeck.
It was harsh but we have seen them given in the past.
Gross made no mistake and smashed it straight down the middle.
BRIGHTON 1-1 LIVERPOOL
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
NO MAUPAY, NO PROBLEM!
PASCAL GROSS PICKS UP THE BALL!
NO PRESSURE!
THE PENALTY HAS BEEN GIVEN!
ANOTHER VAR CHECK
Robertson kicked Welbeck in the box which wasn’t clear and obvious but we have seen them given so Liverpool could be in trouble here.
BRIGHTON 0-1 LIVERPOOL
88. AHHH TROSSARD!
He had the ball in a very good position on the left wing, shaped up to put in a brilliant cross but completely miss kicked the ball.
We’ve all been there.
BRIGHTON 0-1 LIVERPOOL
85. Brighton are really throwing the kitchen sink at the Liverpool defence.
They are playing some good football but just can’t make a breakthrough so far.
BRIGHTON 0-1 LIVERPOOL
VAR RULES IT OUT AGAIN!
This time it was a clear offside so no complaints there.
Brighton can breathe a sigh of relief but time is running out for the Seagulls.
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
AND THEY HAVE BEEN ROBBED!
MANE WITH THE HEADER!
BRIGHTON 0-1 LIVERPOOL
81. White put in a fantastic challenge on Jota about 25 yards out but the referee has awarded Liverpool the freekick.
If this goes in, Brighton have been robbed.
BRIGHTON 0-1 LIVERPOOL
78. The Seagulls having a good spell of the ball now.
March whipped in a dangerous ball which hit Robertson and fortunately for the Liverpool left back, flew over the bar for a corner.
He didn’t know much about it at all.
BRIGHTON 0-1 LIVERPOOL
75. Good freekick by Solly March but Alisson is in the right place to catch it.
BRIGHTON 0-1 LIVERPOOL
72. Injuries all around the field.
After 8 minutes, Lallana has had to leave the field for Jahanbakhsh.
Milner is being replaced by Jones after picking up another muscle injury.
Danny Welbeck still being treated but is slowly getting back to his feet.
Questions will be asked again about the 5 subs rule by managers I’m sure of it.
BRIGHTON 0-1 LIVERPOOL
70. The Seagulls have a freekick in a dangerous position.
Phillips had his eyes on the ball to be fair to him but headered the back of Danny Welbeck’s head who is currently down being treated.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
