Match report
Liverpool Defeats Wolves 2-0 in Premier League Clash
Liverpool
2–0
FT
Wolves
May 12, 2019
Liverpool emerged victorious over Wolves with a 2-0 scoreline, thanks to two goals from Sadio Mané. The win strengthens Liverpool's title ambitions in the Premier League. Despite a tough challenge from Wolves, Liverpool's clinical finishing and strong defense secured the win.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Liverpool 2 - 0 Wolves
- • Sadio Mané scored both goals for Liverpool at 17' and 81'
- • Wolves received two yellow cards from R. Bennett and Diogo Jota at 49' and 50'
- • Liverpool substituted J. Milner for D. Origi at 64'
Lineups
Liverpool
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 13 Alisson (G)
- 32 J. Matip (D)
- 4 V. van Dijk (D)
- 26 A. Robertson (D)
- 66 T. Alexander-Arnold (D)
- 5 G. Wijnaldum (M)
- 14 J. Henderson (M)
- 3 Fabinho (M)
- 11 Mohamed Salah (F)
- 10 S. Mané (F)
- 27 D. Origi (F)
Substitutes
- 7 J. Milner
- 12 J. Gomez
- 21 A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
- 15 D. Sturridge
- 6 D. Lovren
- 23 X. Shaqiri
- 22 S. Mignolet
Wolves
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 11 Rui Patrício (G)
- 5 R. Bennett (D)
- 15 W. Boly (D)
- 2 M. Doherty (M)
- 16 C. Coady (D)
- 19 Jonny Castro (M)
- 28 João Moutinho (M)
- 32 L. Dendoncker (M)
- 8 Rúben Neves (M)
- 18 Diogo Jota (F)
- 9 R. Jiménez (F)
Substitutes
- 37 Adama Traoré
- 17 M. Gibbs-White
- 29 Rúben Vinagre
- 10 Hélder Costa
- 49 M. Kilman
- 21 J. Ruddy
- 7 Ivan Cavaleiro
Timeline
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17' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalS. Mané
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49' Wolves Card · Yellow CardR. Bennett
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50' Wolves Card · Yellow CardDiogo Jota
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64' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Origi · On: J. Milner
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80' Wolves subst · Substitution 1Off: Matt Doherty · On: Adama Traoré
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81' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalS. Mané · Assist: T. Alexander-Arnold
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84' Wolves subst · Substitution 2Off: João Moutinho · On: Morgan Gibbs-White
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84' Wolves subst · Substitution 3Off: Jonny Otto · On: Rúben Vinagre
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88' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Wijnaldum · On: A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
Match Stats
| Stat | Liverpool | Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 3 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 76% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 7 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 603 | 427 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Accurate Passes | 509 | 324 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sadio Mané's early goal in the 17th minute set the tone for Liverpool's control over the match
- ▸ The introduction of Diogo Jota and subsequent yellow card at 50' marked a shift in momentum, but Liverpool's second goal by Mané at 81' sealed the win