Liverpool vs Union Saint-Gilloise LIVE: Europa League result and final score as Diogo Jota goal seals win
Liverpool 2-0 Union Saint-Gilloise: Jurgen Klopp’s side made it two wins from two in Group E thanks to Jota and Ryan Gravenberch goals at Anfield
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Ryan Gravenberch benefited from an error by Union Saint-Gilloise goalkeeper Anthony Moris to score his first goal for the club as Liverpool laboured to a 2-0 Europa League victory to maintain their 100 per cent record in Group E.
For all the attacking firepower at their disposal - and it was considerable with Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota boasting 248 goals between them - it was a 21-year-old former Ajax and Bayern Munich midfielder who had scored just nine in five years who popped up with the breakthrough at a crucial moment a minute before half-time.
That two of the front three were replaced at the interval was more down to a prepared plan rather than a reflection of their first-half contributions but if either had been anywhere close to their sharpest the game would have been out of sight before Gravenberch’s intervention.
Jota remained on for the whole game and scored the second with a breakaway in added time to ease any late nerves.
Follow live updates from Liverpool vs Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League and get the latest match odds here.
Europa League latest: Marseille 2-2 Brighton
GOAL! Brighton are level in Marseille! The visitors deserve this - and Joao Pedro keeps his cool from the penalty spot to silence the Veledrome. The Seagulls have fought from two goals down.
There are seven minutes of added time to be played.
Meanwhile, Nayef Aguerd has restored West Ham’s lead in Freiburg!
Liverpool vs Union Saint-Gilloise LIVE: Latest Europa League updates
Reunited! It’s the battle of the Mac Allister tonight, as Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister goes up against his brother Kevin Mac Allister.
The brothers couldn’t believe it when Liverpool were drawn against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League, but their paths will cross at Anfield tonight.
Liverpool vs Union Saint-Gilloise LIVE: Latest Europa League updates
Wataru Endo was disappointed but proud of the way nine-man Liverpool fought in the face of “difficult decisions” during the last-gasp defeat at Tottenham on Saturday.
Summer signing Endo, who came on with Liverpool reduced to nine men, said: “At the end, a very tough game but there were 50-50 decisions in the game and yeah, it’s very difficult to play with nine players.
“But I wanted to get one point so I am very disappointed about it. I am just so proud of this team. I am just disappointed.
“We have to learn from this result and of course we showed our spirit, even though we faced difficult decisions we fought until the end.
“That’s Liverpool and always we have to try to win the game. We can learn from this game but we just keep going.”
The Japan international starts tonight.
Europa League latest: Marseille 2-1 Brighton
GOAL! Brighton have one back in Marseille and it’s Pascal Gross with another big goal for the Seagulls. It’s been a good response from De Zerbi’s side.
Meanwhile Freiburg have equalised against West Ham in Germany...
Liverpool vs Union Saint-Gilloise LIVE: Latest Europa League updates
Jurgen Klopp knew what he was saying. Faced with an unprecedented situation, the Liverpool manager suggested an unprecedented solution; after Luis Diaz’s opening goal in Saturday’s defeat to Tottenham was incorrectly ruled out for offside, Klopp called for the match to be played again. “I think the only outcome should be a replay,” Klopp said. “That’s how it is. Probably will not happen.”
And nor should it.
Jurgen Klopp should know better — calling for replays sets a dangerous precedent
Replaying games is not the answer to problems with VAR - take your pick of the arguments against
Liverpool vs Union Saint-Gilloise LIVE: Latest Europa League updates
Liverpool go strong with Mohamed Salah named in the starting line-up! Trent Alexander-Arnold also returns from injury.
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Quansah, Tsimikas; Endo, Elliott, Gravenberch; Salah, Nunez, Jota.
Europa League latest: Marseille 2-0 Brighton
HALF TIME: That was better from Brighton - but Roberto De Zerbi’s side are unable to pull one back before the break despite a flurry of chances. Marseille goalkeeper Pau Lopez denied Ansu Fati and then Danny Welbeck, before Solly March shot wide.
Liverpool vs Union Saint-Gilloise LIVE: Latest Europa League updates
Gary Neville urged Jurgen Klopp to move on after the Liverpool manager called for his side’s defeat at Tottenham to be replayed.
The Reds saw Luis Diaz’s opening goal wrongly disallowed for offside, with the referees’ body PGMOL now releasing the audio of the major VAR error following a request from Liverpool.
But Klopp says the audio conversation, with VAR lead Darren England and assistant Dan Cook failing to realise the on-field decision was onside, has not changed his thinking and believes the match should be played again.
Liverpool also had two players sent off in the defeat, midfielder Curtis Jones and forward Diogo Jota, before conceding a 96th-minute winner in the 2-1 defeat. The result was Liverpool’s first defeat of the season.
Gary Neville responds after Jurgen Klopp calls for Liverpool replay: ‘That’s madness’
Liverpool manager Klopp said a replay would be the ‘right thing to do’ after Luis Diaz’s goal was wrongly disallowed for offside in the 2-1 defeat at Tottenham
Europa League latest: Freiburg 0-1 West Ham
Meanwhile in Germany, Lucas Paquetá has given West Ham the lead against Freiburg.
The Brazilian made a terrific leap to get to Jarrod Bowen’s cross from the right. Great header.
Europa League latest: Marseille 2-0 Brighton
Extraordinary scenes at the Stade Veledrome, where Brighton are facing Marseille. The hosts took the lead through Chancel Mbemba and then doubled less than two minutes as Lewis Dunk slipped and Jordan Veretout punished the visitors. Brighton thought they had a penalty, but it was ruled out by VAR. A long way back for the Seagulls in this one.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments