Liverpool beat Leeds United in the first half

Liverpool appeared dominant against Leeds United in the first round in the Premier League continued. The Reds have so far led 1-0.

Competing at Elland Road, Sunday (12/9/2021) night WIB, Liverpool attacked the Leeds defense from the first minute. Juergen Klopp’s team is dominant in launching attacks through the side of the field.

The Reds fired their first shot in the 10th minute through Sadio Mane. The ball that is released from outside the penalty box can still be blocked by the opponent.

Liverpool’s opportunity to tear the Leeds goal was in the 14th minute. Diogo Jota controlled the ball in the penalty area and fired a shot, but Illan Meslier was able to block it.

Liverpool could finally open a 1-0 advantage in the 20th minute. A low cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold was successfully cheated by Mohamed Salah in front of the Leeds goalkeeper.

Thiago Alcantara had tore the Leeds goal in the 24th minute with a header. The linesman annulled the goal for being offside.

Two minutes later Harvey Elliott almost doubled Liverpool’s advantage. The 18-year-old’s shot from close range could still be blocked by Meslier.

Leeds was never able to put pressure on Liverpool throughout the first half. Until halftime, the score remained 1-0 for Liverpool’s advantage.

Lineup:

Leeds: Meslier; Ayling, Llorente, Cooper. Firpo; Phillips; Rafinha, Dallas, Rodrigo, Harrison; Bamford.

Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Elliott, Fabinho, Thiago; Wrong, Jota, Mane.

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