Liverpool – Inter: the Reds beaten but qualified in the quarters, the summary of the match

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LIVERPOOL-INTER MILAN. Defeated by the Milanese and a light strike from Lautaro Martinez, the Reds, unrecognizable in their intentions, console themselves with qualification for the quarter-finals of the Champions League (2-0, 0-1).

23:20 – Thank you

Thank you all for following us for this round of 16 return which will have seen Liverpool’s defeat against Inter Milan but the qualification of the English club for the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

23:16 – A bitter qualification

A bitter qualification - Liverpool - Inter ©

The hope of Inter Milan will have lasted a few moments, the space of a handful of minutes between the classy sequence of Lautaro Martinez who with a splendid strike cleared the right corner of Alisson and the stupid fault of ‘Alexis Sanchez which earned him a second warning and a logical expulsion. Expulsion which he had narrowly avoided in the first period when he had wiped his crampons on the knee of Thiago Alcantara. Within two minutes, the club went from hoping to topple Liverpool at Anfiled to penance. Simone Inzaghi’s men, so generous and awkward, masters of the tempo for most of the game, found themselves running desperately after a ball that the Reds took pleasure in circulating. The last twenty-five minutes were nothing but a huge bullfight during which the visitors watched the seconds tick away without having the chance for a final action. For an excess of commitment, a careless error, the Milanese saw the qualification for the quarter-finals escape them. Yet there was room tonight at Anfiled.

Because Liverpool will have been only the shadow of the flamboyant team that it can be, capable by its sequences and its speed of tormenting all its opponents. In front of his audience, the Reds, deprived of Firmino (groin), seemed lost and without energy, as if disconnected in an atmosphere that should have electrified them. Klopp had warned that nothing would be simple and that the victory of the first leg did not bode well. Finally if, that Inter Milan would bravely defend his chance. And this was the case as the Italians made their mark, holding the ball and offering the most consistency in the construction and grid of the pitch. Aggressive, they prevented the English from working in the middle and won the duels. Nevertheless, it was the Reds who got the most dangerous play of the first half with a powerful header from Matip on the crossbar. The first of a cursed triptych. Indeed, in the second half, Salah from the left then Mané saw their attempts failed on one of Handanovic’s uprights. As the symbol of an evening without. It could have been fatal but Alexis Sanchez took charge of changing the course of the meeting, abandoning his people, just as the match was changing. At the final whistle, the Liverpool players and their supporters threw up their arms. Make no mistake about it, they had come a long way and could count themselves lucky to have survived such a mediocre encounter. No matter, the two goals of the first leg were enough for their happiness and ensured them to see the quarter-finals, like last season.

23:12 – A first in ten years

By winning at Liverpool, Inter Milan ended a 10-year drought in the Champions League knockout game. It had been almost a decade since the Nerazzurri had won at this stage of the event. It was also during a round of 16 second leg, against Olympique de Marseille, on March 13, 2012 (2-1). And like today, their victory had been for nothing and they had been eliminated.

23:09 – Liverpool surrendered

Although qualification is at an end, Liverpool conceded their first defeat in 22 matches. The Reds had won their last 11 matches in all competitions. Inter Milan also ended 6 unbeaten matches for Mersey players in the Champions League. The last team to win at Anfield in C1 was also Italian and was called Atalanta Bergamo (0-2, November 25, 2020).

22:59 – Liverpool lose but qualify

At the end of a tight and tough round of 16 return, Liverpool lost at home to Inter Milan but still qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League (0-1). The Reds, unlucky with three shots on the uprights, did not show their best face, only rarely managing to put on the rhythm they are used to. For its part, theInter-Milan may regret Alexis Sanchez’s red card in the wake of Lautaro Martinez’s goal, which cut his momentum and may have cost him qualification or more certainly possible extra time.

22:58 – ⌛ It’s over between Liverpool FC and Inter Milan (0-1)

It’s the perfect move for Inter Milan, who won (0-1) at the end of this meeting. However, it was Liverpool FC who posted the best ball possession rate (59% against 41%) but their efforts were not rewarded. The Inter players were even more dangerous in front of goal and posted a better total of shots on target (3 against 1).

22:58 – Last missed opportunity

The ball is extended towards the far post but D’Ambrosio’s header only extends the ball towards the goal exit. Inter Milan missed their chance.

22:58 – Matip gives a free kick

Matip is late on his intervention and comes to strike from behind the knee of an Interist 25 meters from his goal. Inter Milan will have one last rancor to put in front of Alisson’s goal.

22:55 – Vidal prevents the goal

On a counter, Alexander-Arnold projects himself into the opposing area. He sees Salah and Dia in the center. He puts it on the second slightly behind in front of the penalty spot. The Reds striker controls and applies the flat foot. While he thinks he can score, he sees Vidal springing up and with a tackle countered his shot which goes over.

22:54 – Additional time: 5 minutes

As in the first half, there will be five minutes of additional time in the second half of this round of 16 second leg between Liverpool and Inter Milan.

22:53 – Vecino concedes a corner

Robertson wraps at the far post. Van Dijk is right and sees Vecino, under pressure, deflected for a corner. The latter gives nothing.

22:52 – Skriniar as a last bastion

On an interist offensive, Van Dijk recovers and makes a perfect opening on the left on Robertson. The latter accelerates and tries a cross in the area where he has three partners alone but Skriniar counters for a corner.

22:50 – The Reds trample

Liverpool players take advantage of their numerical superiority to monopolize the ball. On the left side, Diaz tries to fix Bastoni but does not succeed and plays behind in front of the surface where Fabinho and Alexander-Arnold do not use the ball well.

22:46 – Tempers flare

The end of the match is electric at Anfield. The Interists feel they have something to play and push but the Reds do not want to give up their advantage. It takes the intervention of the referee to separate Henderson and Perisic.

22:41 – Post for Mané

After Matip and Salh, it’s Sadio Mané’s turn to find the post. The ball does not want to go in for the Liverpool Reds tonight in this round of 16 second leg. We play the 75th minute.

22:40 – Triple change for Inter

Simone Inzaghi tries to breathe new life into his squad which is down to ten and left with three changes with the exits of striker Lautaro Martinez, Brozovic and Humfries to bring in Correa, Gagliardini and Darmian

22:33 – Yellow card for Mané

Sadio Mané is booked for Liverpool. The Senegalese striker punched an Inter Milan defender in the face.

22:28 – Inter, ten years back

By scoring this superb volley against Liverpool, Lautaro Martinez scored Inter Milan’s first ever goal in a Champions League knockout game since 2012, marking a decade of silence for the Milanese.

22:26 – Red card for Inter Milan!

Alexis Sanchez receives a second warning and is expelled! The Chilean is ruled out for a delayed tackle on Fabinho.

22:25 – Alexis Sanchez (Inter Milan) is expelled!

The referee, Antonio Mateu Lahoz, shows a red card to Alexis Sanchez, the Inter Milan player.

22:24 – The jewel of Lautaro Martinez

On a badly negotiated recovery by Matip, Perisic transmits to Alexis Sanchez who skillfully deflects the ball. Lautaro Martinez lets pass in front of him and arms against Van Dijk. His strike is slightly whipped from the outside and ends up in the top corner of Alisson. Inter Milan leads 1-0 shortly after the hour mark and hopes to see the quarter-finals (0-1).

22:24 – ⚽ Lautaro Martinez’s first goal for Inter Milan (0-1)!

Inter Milan opened the scoring in the 62nd minute of play in this 2nd period. And it is Lautaro Martinez who launches hostilities! We are 0-1 at Anfield.

22:24 – Lautaro misses the target

Good sequence from Inter Milan which pushes and puts Liverpool in difficulty. On the left side, Brozovic makes himself available and applies to cross after having controlled the ball well. He gives it to Lautaro Martinez whose missed shot is blocked for a corner by Van Dijk.

22:23 – Matip vs.

On the left side, Perisic achieves perfect control and takes the ball perfectly and manages to give a teammate in front of the surface. The latter strikes but is countered by Matip.

22:21 – Pointless feint

Alexander-Arnold inherits a good ball on the right. The side takes advantage of his time in advance to throw Brozovic. He refocuses and fakes the shot for a pass to the surface but it is intercepted.



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