On 3 December, one of the matches of the 14th round of the English football championship took place. Liverpool (England) and Fulham (England) met.
English Championship, 14th round
Liverpool (England) - Fulham (England) - 4:3 (2:2)
Goals: Trent Alexander-Arnold (20), Alexis McAllister (38), Endo (87), Trent Alexander-Arnold (88) - Wilson (24), Tete (45+3), Bobby Reid (80).
In a thrilling encounter at Anfield, Liverpool defeated Fulham in a hard fought match. The match ended 4-3 in favour of the home side, but the victory was not a straightforward one for Liverpool. The game started at a fast pace, and the first goal was not long in coming. Already in the 20th minute Trent Alexander-Arnold, a Liverpool player, struck a gorgeous shot on goal, which delighted the fans of the home team. However, their joy was short-lived as Harry Wilson equalised just four minutes later. Liverpool regained the lead in the 38th minute when Argentine midfielder Alexis McAllister showed his skill and composure in front of goal. But Fulham were not quiet again and equalised at the end of the half thanks to Kenny Tete's goal. The second half started with a flurry of substitutions from both sides. In the 62nd minute, Fulham brought on Tom Cairney and Andros Pereira, while Liverpool brought on Dominic Soboszlaj and Joe Gomez to add fresh energy to the attack. Joel Matip replaced Ibrahima Konate in the 69th minute for Liverpool, while Aboubakar Kamara and Timothy Castagne came on as substitutes for Fulham in the 75th minute. Fulham struck next when Bobby De Cordova-Reid equalised again in the 80th minute, setting up a thrilling finale to the match.
However, Liverpool showed their resilience and determination as substitute Ryan Gravenberch, who came on as a substitute, assisted Wataru Endo in the 87th minute to set up a late winning score. With the game hanging in the balance, Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold sealed a hard-fought victory for the Merseysiders with a late goal in the 88th minute. Fulham made one last substitution in the final minutes of the match, replacing Harrison Reid with Carlos Vinicius, but it was not enough to change the outcome of the match. This exciting encounter showed the excitement and unpredictability that the Premier League is known for. Both teams showed attacking intent throughout the game, creating numerous chances. The atmosphere at Anfield was fantastic, with the home fans tirelessly supporting their team. Liverpool's win strengthened their position in the top half of the Premier League table, while Fulham showed with their energetic play that they are more than capable of competing at this level. Both teams can take positives from this match, but for Liverpool fans this game will be remembered for a long time. After the final whistle, players and fans alike could reflect on a match that had everything - goals, drama and plenty of excitement. It was a game that embodied the beauty of football and why millions of fans around the world are fascinated by the sport.
In the next round the following matches await the opponents: Sheffield United - Liverpool, Fulham - Nottingham Forest.
| Liverpool | Fulham | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
| 26 | Kicks | 9 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 15 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
| 11 | Penalty kicks | 2 |
| 6 | Offences | 7 |
| 3 | Corner | 4 |
| 5 | Offsides | 1 |
| 62% | Ball possession | 38% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 9 |
| 617 | Total assists | 380 |
| 505 | Accurate assists | 277 |
| 82% | Accuracy of passes | 73% |