Liverpool beats LASK and guarantees qualification in the Europa League

This Thursday, the 30th, the Liverpool received the LASKin a match valid for the group stage of the Europa League. In a calm game, the Reds managed control masterfully, winning 4-0 and finding themselves in an even more comfortable position in the group.

The match started with Liverpool’s dominance, which even if it wasn’t overwhelming, was completely effective. At 11 minutes, Luis Diaz, who shone for Colombia against Brazil, appeared in the penalty area and headed the ball into the back of the net. Before LASK could even react, the English scored again.

At 14′, Gakpo finished the great move plotted by Salah, with a quiet finish, within the small area. Afterwards, Liverpool were closer to the third goal than their opponents were to the first. At 31 minutes, Tsimikas appeared in the attack and finished on the post, bringing danger to the Austrian team’s goal. Interval! 2 to 0.

Back in the second half, even with a comfortable lead, Liverpool continued to press and managed to increase the score. In the fourth minute, Gakpo was brought down inside the penalty area and the penalty was awarded. From the kick, Mohammed Salah took responsibility and converted, scoring his 199th goal with the English club’s shirt.

With the result, Liverpool reached 12 points in the group, guaranteeing their place in the round of 16 of the Europa League, with one round to spare. The classification could even have come sooner, but the Reds were surprised by Toulouse, the only team that beat the English in the competition. In stoppage time, Gakpo completed a great counterattack and scored the fourth. End of the game! 4 to 0.