Liverpool Held to 2-2 Draw by Fulham Despite Brave Display with 10 Men
Liverpool FC played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against Fulham at Anfield, despite being reduced to 10 men following Andrew Robertson’s red card. The Reds showed incredible resilience and determination to earn a point, thanks to Diogo Jota’s equalizing goal.
The Match
The match got off to a lively start, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. However, it was Fulham who took the lead in the 11th minute through a well-taken goal by Andreas Pereira.
Liverpool pushed hard to equalize, but their task was made more difficult when Andrew Robertson received a straight red card in the 17th minute for a reckless challenge on Kenny Tete.
Despite being down to 10 men, Liverpool continued to press for an equalizer. Their efforts paid off in the 47th minute when Cody Gakpo marked his return to the team with a crucial goal.
However, Fulham regained the lead just five minutes later through a stunning strike by Rodrigo Muniz. The Serbian striker’s goal seemed to have sealed the win for Fulham, but Liverpool refused to give up.
In the 83rd minute, Liverpool’s Diogo Jota scored a dramatic equalizer, securing a point for the Reds. The goal was Salah’s 10th of the season, and it capped off an incredible comeback by Liverpool.
Post-Match Reaction
Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised his team’s bravery and resilience, saying, “I’m incredibly proud of my team. We showed great character and fight to come back from 2-1 down with 10 men. It was an amazing effort.”
Fulham manager Marco Silva, on the other hand, was disappointed with the result, saying, “We should have won the game. We had the chances, but we didn’t take them. We have to learn from this and move on.”
Stats and Facts
- Liverpool have now gone unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League matches against Fulham.
- Diogo Jota has scored three goals in his last four Premier League appearances.
- Mohamed Salah has scored 10 goals in his last 12 Premier League matches.
The draw leaves Liverpool in 6th place in the Premier League table, while Fulham remains in 7th place. Both teams will look to build on this result in their upcoming matches.
