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What happened in the game?
Arne Slot's Liverpool beat Thomas Frank's Brentford at the Anfield Football Stadium in Liverpool following Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah's goals. Liverpool started on a positive note, with Diaz netting the opener in the 13th minute. The Reds should have doubled their lead but the Brentford keeper had a stupendous game.
The Bees also had some chances but Allison didn't have to do a lot. Salah then doubled the lead late in the second half which was enough to secure the three points in the first home game of the season. This is an important victory for Liverpool as they face the Red Devils on Matchday 3 away from home.
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Here is the highlight of the game..
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Aug 25, 2024 22:57 ISTFull Time | Liverpool 2-0 Brentford
The referee blows the full-time whistle and it's the end of the game and the Matchday 2 of the latest Premier League season. Liverpool maintains their brilliant home record and registers another routine victory over the Bees. Luis Diaz and Salah registered their names on the scoresheet as Liverpool will be making preparations for the Derby against Manchester United on September 1.
We return to Anfield with a win โ๐ด #LIVBRE pic.twitter.com/8cghaUxJSl
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2024 -
Aug 25, 2024 22:52 ISTFinal substitution for the Reds | 90'
Ryan Gravenberch is being replaced with Wataru Endo.
90' - A final change for the Reds ๐
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2024
[2-0] #LIVBRE pic.twitter.com/QUDgRG6l4y -
Aug 25, 2024 22:47 ISTNothing from the Bees in the second half | 87'
Brentford have created almost nothing in this half. It's all by the hosts and they deserve the three points.
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Aug 25, 2024 22:46 ISTSubstitution for Liverpool | 83'
Salah walks off and gets a huge round of applause from the fans. Another brilliant performance from the Egyptian. Harvey, the young lad is coming in.
83' - A fourth change ๐ pic.twitter.com/Ayid2Tg5ih
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2024 -
Aug 25, 2024 22:45 ISTHuge let off for Brentford | 82'
Cody Gakpo strikes the crossbar with a deflected effort. Nathan Collins almost scored an own goal with an unintentional header on the rebound.
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Aug 25, 2024 22:44 ISTThe Egyptian Hunter
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Aug 25, 2024 22:36 ISTSubstitutions for both sides | 72'
Conor Bradley, Darwin Nunez, and Cody Gakpo replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz, and Diogo Jota for Liverpool.
Yoane Wissa and Vitaly Janelt are replaced by Kevin Schade and Frank Onyeka for Brentford.
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Aug 25, 2024 22:34 ISTGoal! | Salah registers his name on the scoresheet | 70'
Salah is played in behind the Brentford defence and the Egyptian makes no mistake in putting the ball into the back of the net for Liverpool's second goal of the night. Anfield is roaring so is Salah. 2 goals in 2 games for the winger now in this season's Premier League.
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Aug 25, 2024 22:34 ISTDouble subs for Brentford | 64'
Former Liverpool player Fabio Carvalho is on. Mikkel Damsgaard is also coming. They replace Mathias Jensen and Keane Lewis-Potter.
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Aug 25, 2024 22:32 ISTWhat a save from Flekken! | 63'
Flekken's outstretched left hand manages to stop Luis Diaz's effort behind for a corner. What an unbelievable save this is from the Brentford keeper!
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Aug 25, 2024 22:25 ISTLiverpool are trying everything to extend the lead | 61'
Salah and Alexis Mac Allister combine with Diogo Jota and win a corner. Ibrahima Konate finds the hands of Mark Flekken following the corner.
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Aug 25, 2024 22:21 ISTBrilliant save from the Brazillian | 56'
Mathias Jensen swings in a beautiful ball from the left towards the back post. Nathan Collins tries a header and Allison produces a magnificent stop to deny him from close range.
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Aug 25, 2024 22:10 ISTSo close from extending the lead | 48'
Diogo Jota tries an overhead kick which deflects off Robertson but Mark Flekken blocks it at the near post from going in.
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Aug 25, 2024 22:06 ISTThe second half begins
The second half starts. Can Liverpool extend their lead or the Bees will make a comeback?
46' - Onto the second half ๐
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2024
[1-0] #LIVBRE -
Aug 25, 2024 21:53 ISTSuperb goal from the Colombian
Opening the scoring on his 100th appearance ๐ฏ
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2024
Love it, Lucho! ๐ซ๐จ๐ด pic.twitter.com/e8JBm7Sh2i -
Aug 25, 2024 21:49 ISTHalf Time | Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
The referee blows the half-time whistle and it's the end of the first half at Anfield. Luis Diaz's early strike has been the difference between both sides so far in this game.
Ahead at the break ๐๐ด #LIVBRE pic.twitter.com/eWjFs9VOKH
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2024 -
Aug 25, 2024 21:48 ISTPoor Challenge from Jansen | 45'
Mathias Jensen sees a yellow card just before the break as he brings down Alexis Mac Allister.
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Aug 25, 2024 21:47 ISTComfortable for Allison | 44'
Keane Lewis-Potter beats Trent Alexander-Arnold and creates the space for a shot. His effort goes straight to the Reds' shot-stopper.
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Aug 25, 2024 21:43 ISTNorgaard in the referee's book | 40'
Christian Norgaard brings down the Colombian and is booked for his challenge.
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Aug 25, 2024 21:39 ISTSecond yellow card of the game | 37'
Ryan Gravenberch sees the yellow card for a poor sliding challenge on Mathias Jensen.
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Aug 25, 2024 21:35 ISTBig Chance for Brentford! | 32'
Christian Norgaard rises high to meet a free-kick from the left but fails to aim his header on target as it just goes wide.
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Aug 25, 2024 21:33 ISTFirst Yellow Card of the game | 29'
Dominik Szoboszlai sees the yellow card for bringing down Yoane Wissa at the break.
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Aug 25, 2024 21:29 ISTNo Free Kick | 25'
Trent Alexander-Arnold takes a run inside and goes down on the edge of the box. No free-kick is given from the referee.
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Aug 25, 2024 21:24 ISTIt could have been the second one for Liverpool | 21'
Salah comes up in a shooting distance but he shoots the ball wide. Liverpool are playing beautiful football right now.
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Aug 25, 2024 21:16 ISTGoal! | Luis Diaz on the scoresheet for the Reds | 13'
Liverpool takes the lead following a Brentford corner. Diogo Jota sprints over halfway with the ball and provides a perfect ball to Luis Diaz. The Colombian winger receives it and lashes it into the back of the net. What a start for the Reds!
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Aug 25, 2024 21:10 ISTPoor effort from Trent | 7'
Flekken's poor clearance gifts Liverpool a throw-in in a good position in the final third. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold's throw gifts possession straight back to Brentford.
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Aug 25, 2024 21:08 ISTFree Kick for Brentford | 3'
Foul by Alexis Mac Allister on Christian Nørgaard. Brentford wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Aug 25, 2024 21:02 ISTThe first half begins
The Liverpool vs Brentford match begins at Anfield.
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Aug 25, 2024 20:58 ISTThe game is all set to begin
The players are inside the tunnel. Kick-off in three minutes.
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Aug 25, 2024 20:57 ISTThe Egyptian maestro
๐ช๐ฌ๐ pic.twitter.com/9DVJRke6dq
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2024 -
Aug 25, 2024 20:57 ISTThey are ready; Are You?
Let's go, Reds ๐ช๐ด@AXA | #ad pic.twitter.com/LmZjxoVg07
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2024 -
Aug 25, 2024 20:56 ISTTime for the Warmups
Getting warm in the north-west ๐
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) August 25, 2024
Kick-off ๐ -
Aug 25, 2024 20:37 ISTThomas Frank ahead of the game
๐ฌ "At home they are so frightening ... on the flip side, we believe in ourselves and know we have the capacity to go anywhere and try to win it"
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) August 24, 2024
The boss previews #LIVBRE โคต pic.twitter.com/kZEjtFgYX5 -
Aug 25, 2024 20:36 ISTArne Slot ahead of the match
"It is a moment that all of us look forward to because it brings so many possibilities and opportunities" ๐ฌ
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2024
Read Arne Slot's first set of #PL programme notes ahead of #LIVBRE: -
Aug 25, 2024 20:35 ISTThe Away jersey
That away shirt ๐ฎ๐จ๐ฉท pic.twitter.com/1Uk841Fw99
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) August 25, 2024 -
Aug 25, 2024 20:34 ISTKeane Lewis-Potter back in the XI
KLP, back in the XI โจ pic.twitter.com/sD0JP7cRTE
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) August 25, 2024 -
Aug 25, 2024 20:32 ISTThe Reds are here
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2024 -
Aug 25, 2024 20:32 ISTThe gaffer is here
Arne's first @premierleague fixture at Anfield ๐๐ด pic.twitter.com/YdnyJ6Nwew
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2024 -
Aug 25, 2024 20:30 ISTStarting XIs
Liverpool
The Reds to take on Brentford โ๐ด
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2024Brentford
Your Bees to face Liverpool ๐#LIVBRE pic.twitter.com/zxKUcRVrtf
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) August 25, 2024 -
Aug 25, 2024 20:29 ISTHead-to-head stats
- Matches Played: 21
- Liverpool won: 13
- Draws: 4
- Brentford won: 4
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Aug 25, 2024 20:27 ISTToday's Venue
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Aug 25, 2024 20:26 ISTMatch Details
- Match: Liverpool vs Brentford - Premier League 2024-25 Matchday 2
- Venue: Anfield Football Stadium, Liverpool
- Kick-Off: 9:00 pm IST
Match Officials
- Referee: Stuart Attwell
- Fourth Official: Anthony Taylor
- VAR: Michael Oliver
- Assistant VAR: Matt Wilkes