Gakpo scores first goal as Liverpool break four-game drought against Everton

This Monday, the Liverpool won again by English Championship, by beating Everton, by 2 to 0, in the condition of principal, in the Stadium Anfield Road. Strikers Salah and Gakpo secured victory for the team. This was the Dutchman’s first goal for the club. Despite the triumph, the team has 32 points, still far from the qualification zone for the next Champions League.

Now, Klopp’s men are back on the field to play against Newcastle, this Saturday. The ball will roll at 2:30 pm (Brasília time), away from home, at St James Park.

On the other side, Everton faces Leeds United, on the same date, at 12h, in their domains, at Goodison Park. The team is in the relegation zone of the English Championship, with a point of disadvantage for the rival of this Saturday’s match, the first club outside the Z3.

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The start of the match was truncated. Thus, the first clear goal chance happened only in the 17th minute of the first half. Forward Darwin Núñez volleyed, the ball deflected off Gakpo and went wide to the left of the goal. A short time later, Henderson even scored, but the bid was already stopped for offside.

In the final part of the first stage, Everton arrived with danger. After a corner, Tarkowski headed dangerously and hit Alisson’s crossbar. Next, Salah opened the scoring for Liverpool. On the counterattack, the Portuguese striker took off and passed to the Egyptian, who completed for the back of the net.

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Right at the beginning of the second stage, Liverpool extended the scoreboard. Gakpo pounced on Alexander-Arnold’s cross and scored for the first time for the team. A short time later, Henderson tried to play in the area, but the ball took effect and went dangerously close to the crossbar.

Even with the advantage, Klopp’s men continued to attack. The Dutch striker took off and passed to Darwin Núñez, who caught it first, however, kicked it out.

Everton even tried to downsize. Davies received a beautiful pass and wasted the opportunity. Subsequently, Salah almost scored his second goal in the duel, but the defender made a providential cut. At the end of the match, the Egyptian submitted and Pickford flattened.