Wolverhampton vs Liverpool match ended 0-0 in the first round. Liverpool had a number of dangerous opportunities, but Wolves’ counter-attacks were quite troublesome.
Wolves host Liverpool at the Molineux Stadium, Saturday (4/12/2021) night WIB. The Reds ambitious to reap three points for the sake of the coup against Chelsea, which West Ham lost in the previous match.
Wolves have returned to winning ways after picking up just two points in their last two matches after being matched by Norwich city and Burnley each without goals.
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The course of the match
Wolves dominated Liverpool in the first 15 minutes. However, both teams were equally struggling in the final third of the field.
The first meaningful opportunity of this match was finally born in the 29th minute. Trent Alexander-Arnold received a high cross on the right side of the box, then continued with a first-time shot but just flew over the Wolves crossbar.
Furthermore, Liverpool re-press Wolves. Thiago Alcantara sent an accurate pass aimed at Mohamed Salah. However, the Wolves defender was able to clear the ball before Salah attempted a finish.
Liverpool are getting closer to the first goal. Sadio Mane’s partnership with Alexander-Arnold ended with a cross at the far post. Diogo Jota’s header went wide. The score is still 0-0.
Wolves tried to counterattack. Adama Traore crossed the guard down the right flank then crossed a ball forward that went a little too long. Raul Jimenez could not reach the ball which was easily caught by Alisson.
Dangerous attack from Liverpool. Andy Robertson brushed down the left flank and crossed in a cross, which Romain Saiss cleared before Salah found the net.
In the midst of its dominance, Wolves’ counter-attack almost led to a goal. A low cross from the left flank headed into the path of Adama Taore. However, the ball first touched Alisson before it could be secured.
The first half is over. The score is still 0-0.
Lineup
WOLVERHAMPTON: Jose Sa, Coady, Dendocker, Nelson Semedo, Kilman, Ait Nouri, Saiss, Ruben Neves, Hwang Hee-chan, Jimenez, Adama Traore
LIVERPOOL: Alisson, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Thiago, Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Mo Salah, Mane, Jota
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