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Football.ua together with the project partner Carlsberg summarize the final match of the fifth round of the Premier League, in the result of which the VAR system played an important role (2: 2).
October 17, 2020, 4:52 PM
The return of club football after the October games of the national teams was marked by a series of high-profile matches on Saturdays. The spectacular 237 Merseyside derby sign opened the event list not just for matchday five of the English Premier League, but for the entire weekend of football at the major European championships. This time, the empty stands of “Goodison Park” witnessed another clash between two irreconcilable opponents: Everton and Liverpool.
The international break came just as the global news space was rocked by the news of Jurgen Klopp’s devastating defeat at Aston Villa (2: 7). In this context, the previous day’s victory over Brighton (4: 2) seemed even more attractive, because it became the fourth in a row for Carlo Ancelotti’s charges. A rare image remained in the standings for almost two weeks: Everton outpointed an early opponent, whom they failed to beat in the full-time confrontation for 22 games (11 draws and 11 losses).
The goals in the derby were swift. Already in the third minute on his flank, Coleman could not contain Robertson, after which the Scotsman from the second attempt shot well on Mane towards the area in front of the goalkeeper. The Senegalese simply shot Pickford point-blank with a blow under the crossbar. Things for Everton could have gone worse if it weren’t for VAR. The candy goalkeeper dived at Van Dijk’s feet from his goalkeeper’s left flank, but the side referee initially noticed the defender’s offside position, after which the video assistants confirmed this decision with a highly controversial graphic drawing. But the Dutchman himself did not improve on this: van Dijk was injured, after which he was replaced by Gomez.
It was a growth and competent choice of position with standards by van Dyck that Liverpool was not enough to contain a rare dangerous moment on the side of the rivals in the middle of the half. James gave a corner from the right flank to Michael Keane’s head, after which he tied the score. The “reds” completely seized the initiative in attack and after the ball scored by opponents, but rested against the ceiling due to poor implementation and a reliable play from Pickford at the goal line. Derby lacked emotion in the first half, and it was definitely not from the empty stands that they should have come onto the football field.
After the break, the game was revived with moments at both gates: Henderson threw the ball over the left nine, closing Robertson’s pass from the wing, and on the return attack, Adrian managed to react to the not entirely successful attempt. from Calvert-Lewin to complete Dean’s pass to the zone in front of the goalkeeper. Everton after these episodes took the ball under their control, and managed to create two more chances thanks to the header of Richarlisson and James, who faced the left post and the goalkeeper of the guests.
And everything would have been in order for the “candy” with the attitude to the scored ball, but Mina out of nowhere decided to give a failed clearance to give Salah the opportunity to hit the rally from the right half of the penalty. Pickford didn’t have time to react to this shot in the far corner. On the other hand, goalkeeper Everton had it all with a save after hitting Matip on the head already in the next corner from the right side of the “red”. This episode could have sentenced Ancelotti’s team to defeat, but the goalkeeper managed it, and in the last ten minutes of regulation time, Everton started with a goal from Calvert-Lewin, which headed the service from the left wing. of Digne.
The decisive moment of the entire fight ran the risk of being the elimination of Richarlisson in the 88th minute. The Brazilian lunged into an inning to try to get ahead of Thiago in midfield as he slipped against an opponent. Michael Oliver sent the local player to inspect the game in the stands, and Liverpool had about 10 minutes for a sporting feat. And it would have taken place if it weren’t for the VAR. Mane’s microscopic offside pass after a pass to the left side of the penalty area did not go unnoticed, so the subsequent crossing between Sadio and Henderson’s exact blow at the end did not bother anyone. “Toffee” failed again in the derby victory, but remained at the top of the standings.
In the next round, Everton will play away against Southampton, while Liverpool will face Sheffield United at home.
Everton – Liverpool 2: 2
Goals: Keane, 19, Calvert-Lewin, 81 – Manet, 3, Salah, 72
Everton: Pickford – Coleman (Godfrey, 31), Mina, Michael Keane, Dean – Dukure (Iwobi, 78), Allan, Gomes – Rodríguez, Calvert-Lewin, Richardlesson.
Liverpool: Adrian – Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dyck (Gomes, 11), Robertson – Keita, Fabinho, Tiago – Salah, Firmino (Jota, 78), Manet.
Warnings: Rodríguez, Gomes – Manet, Fabinho
In the 88th minute, Richarlisson (Everton) is sent off (foul).
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