Match report
Liverpool Defeats Bournemouth 2-1 in League Cup Clash
Bournemouth
1–2
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Liverpool
Nov 1, 2023
Liverpool secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in their League Cup match. The game saw early goal-scoring opportunities for both sides, with Liverpool's C. Gakpo opening the scoring at minute 31. Despite Bournemouth's J. Kluivert leveling the scoreline in the second half, D. Núñez ultimately secured victory for Liverpool with a goal at minute 70.
Key Facts
- • C. Gakpo scored the opening goal for Liverpool in the 31st minute.
- • J. Kluivert equalized for Bournemouth in the 64th minute.
- • D. Núñez secured the victory for Liverpool with a goal at 70 minutes.
- • Bournemouth's M. Kerkez and Liverpool's C. Gakpo each received yellow cards.
Lineups
Bournemouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 20 A. Radu (G)
- 15 A. Smith (D)
- 6 C. Mepham (D)
- 27 I. Zabarnyi (D)
- 3 M. Kerkez (D)
- 14 A. Scott (M)
- 29 P. Billing (M)
- 24 A. Semenyo (M)
- 10 R. Christie (M)
- 19 J. Kluivert (M)
- 9 D. Solanke (F)
Substitutes
- 16 M. Tavernier
- 22 H. Traorè
- 7 D. Brooks
- 21 K. Moore
- 37 M. Aarons
- 11 D. Ouattara
- 45 C. Plain
- 25 M. Senesi
- 8 J. Rothwell
Liverpool
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 62 C. Kelleher (G)
- 2 J. Gomez (D)
- 32 J. Matip (D)
- 78 J. Quansah (D)
- 21 K. Tsimikas (D)
- 19 H. Elliott (M)
- 3 W. Endo (M)
- 17 C. Jones (M)
- 11 Mohamed Salah (F)
- 18 C. Gakpo (F)
- 8 D. Szoboszlai (F)
Substitutes
- 9 D. Núñez
- 66 T. Alexander-Arnold
- 10 A. Mac Allister
- 38 R. Gravenberch
- 20 Diogo Jota
- 48 C. Scanlon
- 5 I. Konaté
- 4 V. van Dijk
- 13 Adrián
Timeline
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31' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalC. Gakpo -
53' Bournemouth Card · Yellow CardM. KerkezFoul
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55' Liverpool Card · Yellow CardC. GakpoFoul
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60' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Elliott · On: D. Núñez -
61' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1Off: Philip Billing · On: M. Tavernier -
61' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2Off: W. Endo · On: T. Alexander-Arnold -
61' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Jones · On: A. Mac Allister -
64' Bournemouth Goal · Normal GoalJ. Kluivert · Assist: A. Scott -
70' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalD. Núñez · Assist: T. Alexander-Arnold -
74' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Kluivert · On: H. J. Traore -
74' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Semenyo · On: D. Brooks -
76' Liverpool subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Szoboszlai · On: R. Gravenberch -
81' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Scott · On: K. Moore -
81' Liverpool subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Gakpo · On: Diogo Jota
Match Stats
| Stat | Bournemouth | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 84% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 18 |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 278 | 571 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 5 |
| Possession | 33% | 67% |
| Accurate Passes | 196 | 479 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Liverpool took the lead early in the game when C. Gakpo scored at minute 31, setting a strong tone.
- ▸ Bournemouth leveled the match with J. Kluivert's goal at minute 64, shifting momentum back to their favor.
- ▸ D. Núñez's goal for Liverpool at minute 70 was crucial in regaining control and securing victory.