On 14 December, one of the matches of the Europa League in football took place. Union (Belgium) and Liverpool (England) met.
Europa League
Union (Belgium) - Liverpool (England) - 2:1 (2:1)
Goal: M. Amoura (32), Cameron Puertas (43) - J. Quansah (40)
Warnings: C. Bradley (24), N. Sadiki (53)
In a tense UEFA Europa League match, Union Saint-Gillois faced off against mighty Liverpool at the Stade Joseph Marienne. Both teams were keen to win and the atmosphere was tense from the start. The first half started with aggressive play from both sides. In the 24th minute, Liverpool player K. Bradley received a yellow card, showing the physicality of the game. The first breakthrough for Union St Giloise was made in the 32nd minute when M. Amoura scored a magnificent goal, causing the home crowd to cheer. Liverpool, however, were quick to strike back. In the 40th minute, J. Quansah found the spot in the net, levelling the score 1-1. Just three minutes later, Union St Giloise again stunned their opponents as C. Puertas scored a superb goal to put the home side ahead 2-1 at half-time. At the start of the second half, both teams made important substitutions in an attempt to turn the tide of the game. In the 46th minute, Liverpool brought on I. Konate and V. Endo instead of J. Gomez and R. Gravenberch. In the 53rd minute, Union St. Gilouaz received a yellow card for a foul by N. Sadiki. The match was not without drama. In the 62nd minute, a Union St. Gillois goal was cancelled due to handball.
Despite the setback, both teams continued to fight fiercely for control of the game. In the 64th minute, Liverpool introduced B. Doak and L. Chambers, replacing D. Nunez and K. Scanlon. In the 75th minute, Liverpool made their fifth and final substitution, bringing on K. Gordon instead of J. McConnell. Gordon instead of J. McConnell. The Union St Giloise team also made a number of changes towards the end of the game. G. Nilsson and M. Amura replaced C. Rodriguez and M. Rasmussen in the 78th and 84th minutes respectively, while in the 89th minute Union St. Giloise released L. Amani in place of D. Eckert Ayens. In the 90th minute, Liverpool player K. Scanlon received a yellow card, which added to the tension in the final minutes of the game. Despite the best efforts of both teams, the score remained unchanged in the second half. Union St. Giloise won a triumphant victory over Liverpool with a score of 2:1. The match showcased the competitiveness and skill of both sides and left the fans in awe of the exciting football. Overall it was an exciting match filled with memorable moments and outstanding performances. Both Union St-Gillois and Liverpool showed their determination and talent on the pitch, creating an unforgettable UEFA Europa League encounter that fans will remember for years to come.
| Union | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 15 | Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Blocked punches | 0 |
| 11 | Penalty kicks | 1 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 1 |
| 17 | Offences | 9 |
| 7 | Corner | 1 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 31% | Ball possession | 69% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 244 | Total assists | 572 |
| 161 | Accurate assists | 486 |
| 66% | Accuracy of passes | 85% |