Liverpool Beat Brentford in Late Win
Liverpool beat Brentford with a dramatic late victory, winning 2-0 in the 22nd round of the Premier League on Saturday. Substitute Darwin Nunez played the hero, scoring both goals in the 90+1 and 90+3 minutes, securing all three points and strengthening Liverpool’s position in the standings with 50 points. Brentford remains at 28 points in 11th place.
Early Chances for Both Teams
Liverpool dominated early, with a threat from a corner kick, but Ibrahima Konate’s header went wide of the right post. Brentford quickly responded through Mikkel Damsgaard, whose shot missed the target by inches. The game continued with chances on both sides: Mark Flecken saved Cody Gakpo’s shot, and Alisson denied a long-range attempt by Bryan Mbeumo.
Frustration for Both Sides
Luis Diaz had an opportunity with a header, but it went wide. Ryan Gravenberch’s shot from distance was skillfully saved by Flecken. Both teams kept attacking, but neither could find the breakthrough. Mbeumo tested Alisson again, but the Brazilian goalkeeper remained alert.
Missed Opportunities for Liverpool
Liverpool’s chance for a goal came when Mohamed Salah made a fantastic pass to Gakpo, who missed a clear goal-scoring opportunity. Dominik Szoboszlai also tested Flecken, but his rocket shot hit the bar.
Late Goals Seal the Win for Liverpool
As the game entered the second half, Szoboszlai and Gakpo wasted more chances. Then, Nunez, introduced as a substitute, headed a cross wide of the goal. Liverpool’s pressure mounted with more corners, but Brentford held firm with Flecken making more key saves.
As time ticked down, Brentford’s defence began to crumble under the intense Liverpool pressure. With the game nearing its end, Liverpool beat Brentford with a killer goal from Nunez in the 90+1 minute, directing a cross into the net. Just two minutes later, Nunez struck again after a quick counterattack, making it 2-0 with a powerful shot into the net, securing the Reds’ dramatic win.
It’s noteworthy that Bournemouth made a show by beating its host Newcastle 4-1 today
