Liverpool this time scored only three at Maribor
3.11.2017
Liverpool`s team beat Maribor 3-0 in a Champions League group E match. Merseyside did not succeed in repeating the two weeks ago when they beat 7: 0 as the same opponent but they did not even doubt they would take three important points in their quest for the elimination phase.
In the first part the hosts failed to materialize their total superiority and the break did not fall. Guests rarely crossed the center line and chose to defend their fortress. Goalkeeper Jasmin Handanovic had to intervene several times to protect his network. His best performance was Roberto Firmino`s shot at the end of the 30 th minute when he resolutted himself, not with the help of the bar.
Soon after the beginning of the second part, Maribor`s resistance was broken. Centering to the right of Trent Alexander-Arnold was detected by Mohamed Salah and the ball flown into the chain of Handanovich. Quite soon the result could be doubled after Alexander Raichevich stumbled into the penalty area Firmino and the referee ordered a penalty. Behind the ball stood James Milner, but the goalkeeper predicted where the shot would be shot and saved. However, Milner made a partial rebound in the 64th minute when an excellent double hand between Emre and Can led the Turkish to a clear position, making a 2-0 draw. By the end of the match, the situation on the pitch did not change much and Liverpool continued to attack. So in the end, in the final seconds of the meeting, the result became classic. With a stir in the penalty area, the ball came to Daniel Sturridge, who shot Handanovich to form the final 3-0. Thus, in Group E, Liverpool retains its leadership position, but still the ranking for the next phase is not certain. The English have eight points, but the main competitors to move to the eliminations - Sevilla and Spartak (Moscow) are very close. The Spaniards are second with seven, while the Russians are five. Maribor, in turn, has one point and one goal scored. (0)
Liverpool Maribor 3: 0
1: 0 Salah (50)
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