Match report

Liverpool Defeats Southampton 1-2 in Premier League Clash

Southampton
Southampton
1–2
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Liverpool
Liverpool
May 17, 2022

Liverpool secured a crucial win over Southampton by converting an early deficit into a 1-2 victory. Despite falling behind to Nathan Redmond's opener for Southampton at the 13th minute, goals from Takumi Minamino and Joel Matip in the second half sealed Liverpool’s three points in this Premier League match.

Key Facts

  • • Southampton took an early lead with a goal by Nathan Redmond at 13 minutes.
  • • Takumi Minamino equalized for Liverpool at the 27th minute, assisted by Diogo Jota.
  • • Joel Matip scored the winning goal for Liverpool at 67 minutes.
  • • Southampton had two yellow cards: N. Tella and Jake Stephens.

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. McCarthy (G)
  • 5 J. Stephens (D)
  • 4 Lyanco (D)
  • 2 K. Walker-Peters (D)
  • 22 M. Salisu (D)
  • 11 N. Redmond (D)
  • 24 M. Elyounoussi (M)
  • 8 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
  • 23 N. Tella (M)
  • 27 I. Diallo (M)
  • 18 A. Broja (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Oriol Romeu
  • 17 S. Armstrong
  • 10 C. Adams
  • 13 W. Caballero
  • 19 M. Djenepo
  • 43 Y. Valery
  • 9 A. Armstrong
  • 35 J. Bednarek
  • 7 S. Long

Liverpool

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 32 J. Matip (D)
  • 12 J. Gomez (D)
  • 21 K. Tsimikas (D)
  • 5 I. Konaté (D)
  • 7 J. Milner (M)
  • 17 C. Jones (M)
  • 67 H. Elliott (M)
  • 9 Roberto Firmino (F)
  • 18 T. Minamino (F)
  • 20 Diogo Jota (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 J. Henderson
  • 27 D. Origi
  • 8 N. Keïta
  • 23 L. Díaz
  • 62 C. Kelleher
  • 15 A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
  • 6 Thiago Alcântara
  • 26 A. Robertson
  • 46 R. Williams

Timeline

  1. Southampton
    13' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Redmond · Assist: N. Tella
  2. Liverpool
    27' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Minamino · Assist: Diogo Jota
  3. Liverpool
    46' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gomez · On: J. Henderson
  4. Liverpool
    65' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Elliott · On: D. Origi
  5. Liverpool
    67' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Matip
  6. Southampton
    69' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    N. Tella

    Foul

  7. Southampton
    71' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ibrahima Diallo · On: O. Romeu
  8. Southampton
    71' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Tella · On: Stuart Armstrong
  9. Southampton
    74' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Stephens

    Foul

  10. Southampton
    82' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Broja · On: C. Adams
  11. Liverpool
    83' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Roberto Firmino · On: N. Keita

Match Stats

Stat Southampton Liverpool
Fouls 6 6
Pass Accuracy 75% 89%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 24
Corners 1 9
Total Passes 300 734
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 9
Shots on Target 2 5
Shots off Target 0 10
Possession 29% 71%
Accurate Passes 226 655
Shots Inside Box 1 12
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 3 12

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of Liverpool with Takumi Minamino's equalizer, providing a morale boost for the team.
  • ▸ Joel Matip’s goal at 67 minutes was pivotal as it shifted momentum decisively towards Liverpool.