Match report

Liverpool Defeats Bournemouth 2-1 in League Cup Clash

Bournemouth
Bournemouth
1–2
FT
Liverpool
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

  1. Liverpool
    31' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gakpo
  2. Bournemouth
    53' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kerkez

    Foul

  3. Liverpool
    55' Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    C. Gakpo

    Foul

  4. Liverpool
    60' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Elliott · On: D. Núñez
  5. Bournemouth
    61' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Philip Billing · On: M. Tavernier
  6. Liverpool
    61' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Endo · On: T. Alexander-Arnold
  7. Liverpool
    61' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Jones · On: A. Mac Allister
  8. Bournemouth
    64' Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kluivert · Assist: A. Scott
  9. Liverpool
    70' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Núñez · Assist: T. Alexander-Arnold
  10. Bournemouth
    74' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Kluivert · On: H. J. Traore
  11. Bournemouth
    74' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Semenyo · On: D. Brooks
  12. Liverpool
    76' Liverpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Szoboszlai · On: R. Gravenberch
  13. Bournemouth
    81' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Scott · On: K. Moore
  14. Liverpool
    81' Liverpool subst · Substitution 5
    Off: 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.