West Ham 1-2 Liverpool: Matip's header is the difference for the Reds

04/26/2023

West Ham 1-2 Liverpool: Joel Matip’s header secures victory for resurgent Reds as they continue their push for an unlikely Champions League spot… after Cody Gakpo had cancelled out Lucas Paqueta’s early opener

Joel Matip’s header was bulleted past Fabianski to send the visitors in front
Goals from Cody Gakpo and Lucas Paqueta kept the score level in first half
Despite good chances from both sides, the home side were unable to equalise

Joel Matip proved the difference for Liverpool on a frustrating night for West Ham at the London Stadium.

Cody Gakpo and Lucas Paqueta opened the scoring for both sides in the opening 20 minutes to keep the score level for much of the match.

Both sides had ample chances in a helter-skelter tie but a strong showing from Liverpool saw the visitors leave with all three points.

More to follow.

WEST HAM – LIVERPOOL: MATCH FACTS

West Ham (4-2-3-1): Fabianski, Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Cresswell, Soucek, Rice, Bowen, Paqueta, Benrahma (Cornet), Antonio (Ings)

Subs not used: Areola, Ogbonna, Palmieri, Kehrer, Fornals, Downes, Lanzini

Goals: Paqueta (12′)

Cards:

Manager: David Moyes

Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson (Thiago), Fabinho, Jones (Jones), Salah, Gakpo (Nunez), Jota (Diaz)

Subs not used: Kelleher, Gomez, Tsimikas, Carvalho, Elliott

Goals: Gakpo (18′), Matip (67′)

Cards:

Manager: Jurgen Klopp

Referee: Chris Kavanagh

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