Despite being ahead by Luton Town in the first half, Liverpool scored 4 consecutive goals in the second half to complete a comeback at Anfield with a score of 4-1 in round 26 of the Premier League.
Entering the match, Liverpool showed the difference between the two teams when they completely controlled the game. In the 5th minute, Luis Diaz had a chance to score the opening goal, but unfortunately the Liverpool striker’s shot went close to the post.
In the following minutes, Gakpo and Diaz continued to bombard Luton Town’s goal but the opening goal still did not come. Despite their tireless attacks but unable to score, Liverpool’s net was suddenly shaken.
Luis Diaz continued to shine in Liverpool’s attack, helping The Kop successfully reverse the situation. Photo: Getty
In the 12th minute, in a rare attack by Luton Town, the ball bounced off Chiedozie Ogbene’s right position. The Luton player jumped high and headed into Liverpool’s net, the score was 1-0 in favor of Luton Town.
Having scored an early goal, Luton Town retreated deep to defend to preserve their advantage, while Liverpool began to show impatience when finishing inaccurately.
In the second half, Liverpool still maintained superior ball control, but facing a crowded defense of the away team, the Anfield home team could not find the goal, coach Jurgen Klopp let his players shoot from afar to find opportunities.
Luton Town had an excellent first half. Photo: Getty
In the 56th minute, Gakpo had a powerful shot. The ball went low, but goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski was able to block it, saving Luton Town from a visible loss.
After many efforts, Liverpool finally scored a goal to equalize the score. In the 56th minute, from a corner kick, Van Dijk jumped high and headed the ball into the net of goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski, bringing the match score to 1- first.
With the equalizing goal, the Kop’s spirit improved significantly. After Van Dijk’s goal, 2 minutes later Liverpool continued to score to take the lead. In the 58th minute, Mac Allister accurately hung the ball for Gakpo to jump high and head in, increasing the score to 2-1 for Liverpool.
From a passive position, Liverpool quickly regained the initiative in the second half. The Kop did not want to stop at 2-1. Coach Jurgen Klopp’s students were determined to destroy Luton Town in this match.
In the 71st minute, Luis Diaz received the ball accurately in the penalty area and finished neatly, raising the score to 3-1 for Liverpool. Diaz’s shot gave goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski no chance to block.
Everything seemed to be over for Luton Town. When they were defeated by Liverpool, the tired spirit of the away team was clearly visible. In the 90th minute, Harvey Elliott sealed a comeback victory for Liverpool with a close-range finish, increasing the score to 4-1.
With this comeback victory, Liverpool continues to maintain the top spot in the Premier League rankings with 60 points, 4 points ahead of Man City and 5 points ahead of Arsenal, but The Kop played 1 more match.
Also this morning, February 22, Arsenal lost painfully to FC Porto 0-1 away from home in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League with the only goal scored in the 90+4 minute. In the remaining match, Barcelona held host Napoli 1-1.
