DBasia.news – Liverpool finally managed to beat Rangers’ resistance on matchday three of the 2022-2023 Champions League group A at Anfield with a score of 2-0.
Playing at Anfield, the Reds appeared confident and managed to win thanks to goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah.
The addition of these three points leaves Liverpool in second place in Group A with three points, a difference of three points from Napoli at the top, while Rangers have to settle for being caretaker after losing three games in a row.
The Reds started the game with confidence and went ahead quickly in the seventh minute through the execution of Alexander Arnold’s free kick.
Winning one goal makes Jurgen Klopp’s team more comfortable to play. Unfortunately, until the first half ended Liverpool were unable to maximize the opportunities they created.
In the second half, the Reds still controlled the game. In the 52nd minute, Liverpool were awarded a penalty after Luis Diaz was brought down in the forbidden box by Leon King.
Salah who advanced as the executioner successfully carried out his duties and brought his team 2-0 up.
In the remaining time, Liverpool continued to lock the Rangers defense, but the score 2-0 for the home team did not change until the match ended.
Line-up list:
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Henderson, Alcantara; Salah, Jota, Diaz; Nunez
Rangers (5-4-1): McGregor; Tavernier, King, Goldson, Davies, Barisic; Tillman, Davis, Lundstram, Kent; Morelos