Firmino ‘forgets’ Tite, Liverpool beat Southampton in Premier League

With a goal from the Brazilian striker, Liverpool still had a show from Darwin Núñez to win in the round and get closer to the leaders of the table

In the early afternoon of this Saturday, the 12th, the Liverpool stepped onto the pitch to play in the 16th round of the Premier League. Upon receiving the southampton, the team had a show of two forwards. the first was Roberto Firmino, who forgot his absence at the World Cup and scored. the other one was Darwin Núñezwho scored two goals in the match.

With the 3-1 victory, the Reds climbed the Premier League table and moved to sixth place with 22 points. It is worth mentioning another great performance by Firmino. After not being called by Titusthe forward responded on the ball and made clear his importance to Liverpool and his teammates.

Despite the larger score, Liverpool found difficulties against their rivals at the beginning of the game. However, he jumped in front of the marker. At five minutes, Roberto Firmino completed a great cross from Robertson and left his. 1 to 0. At eight, Ché Adams also used his head to tie the duel at Anfield. 1 to 1.

Even with the scare, the Reds didn’t slow down and soon they scored again. In the 22nd minute, Darwin Núñez received a cross from Elliot and completed in goal. 2 to 1. At 41, the Uruguayan appeared again and took advantage of Robertson’s pass and a move created by Firmino to score Liverpool’s third. 3 to 1. Range!

Liverpool glued for good in the Premier League’s G-4 (Credit: GettyImages)

In the second half, Liverpool maintained the rhythm in the attack and created good chances to score. At four minutes, Firmino tried again with a header and took paint off the beam. In response, Southampton stopped at Alisson. at 16, Elyounoussi kicked and saw the Brazilian save. at 18, Edozie was the one who tried, but the goalkeeper was there. 3 to 1. End of story!


Source: sportbuzz

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