Match report
Liverpool Defeats Lask Linz 3-1 in UEFA Europa League
Lask Linz
1–3
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Liverpool
Sep 21, 2023
Liverpool staged an impressive comeback to defeat Austrian side Lask Linz 3-1 in their UEFA Europa League match. Despite falling behind early, goals from Darwin Núñez (penalty), Luis Díaz, and Mohamed Salah ensured the English giants' victory.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Lask Linz 1-3 Liverpool
- • F. Flecker scored for Lask Linz at minute 14 with an assist from S. Horvath.
- • D. Núñez equalized for Liverpool from the penalty spot in the 56th minute.
- • Luis Díaz gave Liverpool the lead with a goal assisted by R. Gravenberch in the 63rd minute.
- • Mohamed Salah sealed the win with his goal at minute 88, assisted by Darwin Núñez.
Lineups
Lask Linz
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 T. Lawal (G)
- 5 P. Ziereis (D)
- 16 A. Andrade (D)
- 33 F. Luckeneder (D)
- 29 F. Flecker (M)
- 18 B. Jovičić (M)
- 30 S. Horvath (M)
- 7 R. Renner (M)
- 9 M. Ljubičić (F)
- 10 R. Žulj (F)
- 24 E. Havel (F)
Substitutes
- 23 I. Mustapha
- 11 M. Koné
- 55 E. Darboe
- 2 G. Bello
- 25 S. Ba
- 27 T. Goiginger
- 21 I. Ljubic
- 22 F. Stojković
- 28 J. Siebenhandl
- 17 M. Usor
- 14 H. Balić
- 4 M. Talovierov
Liverpool
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 62 C. Kelleher (G)
- 43 Stefan Bajčetić (D)
- 5 I. Konaté (D)
- 4 V. van Dijk (D)
- 21 K. Tsimikas (D)
- 19 H. Elliott (M)
- 38 R. Gravenberch (M)
- 3 W. Endo (M)
- 50 B. Doak (F)
- 9 D. Núñez (F)
- 7 L. Díaz (F)
Substitutes
- 10 A. Mac Allister
- 8 D. Szoboszlai
- 2 J. Gomez
- 11 Mohamed Salah
- 32 J. Matip
- 26 A. Robertson
- 20 Diogo Jota
- 78 J. Quansah
- 1 Alisson Becker
- 56 V. Jaroš
- 17 C. Jones
- 18 C. Gakpo
Timeline
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14' Lask Linz Goal · Normal GoalF. Flecker · Assist: S. Horvath
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40' Liverpool Card · Yellow CardIbrahima Konaté
Argument
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41' Lask Linz Card · Yellow CardE. Havel
Foul
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43' Liverpool Card · Yellow CardStefan Bajčetić
Foul
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44' Lask Linz Card · Yellow CardR. Žulj
Foul
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55' Lask Linz Card · Yellow CardPhilipp Ziereis
Foul
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56' Liverpool Goal · PenaltyD. Núñez
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61' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Endo · On: A. Mac Allister
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61' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Doak · On: D. Szoboszlai
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61' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3Off: Stefan Bajčetić · On: J. Gomez
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63' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalL. Díaz · Assist: R. Gravenberch
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68' Lask Linz subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Havel · On: I. Mustapha
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68' Lask Linz subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Ljubicic · On: M. Koné
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74' Liverpool subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Gravenberch · On: Mohamed Salah
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80' Lask Linz subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Luckeneder · On: Ebrima Darboe
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82' Liverpool subst · Substitution 5Off: Ibrahima Konaté · On: J. Matip
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88' Lask Linz subst · Substitution 4Off: Rene Renner · On: G. Bello
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88' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalMohamed Salah · Assist: D. Núñez
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89' Lask Linz subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Flecker · On: S. Ba
Match Stats
| Stat | Lask Linz | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 67% | 83% |
| Offsides | 6 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 14 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 257 | 546 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 6 |
| xG | 0.28 | 2.22 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 5 |
| Possession | 33% | 67% |
| Accurate Passes | 172 | 451 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 11 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Lask Linz took an early lead when F. Flecker scored in the 14th minute, but Liverpool's penalty equalizer from D. Núñez in the 56th minute changed the momentum.
- ▸ The turning point came with Luis Díaz's goal in the 63rd minute, giving Liverpool a crucial lead and control over the game.