In a commanding performance at Anfield, Liverpool breezed through the group stage of the Europa League, defeating Austrian visitors LASK 4-0 on November 30, 2023. This victory, marked by goals from Diaz, Jakub, and Salah, solidified Liverpool’s top spot in Group F, securing their place in the Round of 16.

🌟 Dazzling Display from Liverpool in the First Half

Liverpool showcased their attacking prowess early in the 11th minute when Elliott delivered a magical assist to Jakub. However, Jakub’s shot missed the target. The opening goal came in the 12th minute as Diaz, following a cross from Gomez, headed the ball into the net. Liverpool doubled their lead in the 15th minute, with Salah providing a superb pass to Jakub, who calmly slotted the ball home.

The game settled until Liverpool returned with a thunderous shot from Tsimikas in the 32nd minute, hitting the crossbar. A free-kick in the 34th minute by Elliott narrowly missed the target, and Gomez attempted to join the scorers’ list with a ground shot in the 41st minute, just beside the post. Salah had a chance in the 43rd minute, but the first half concluded with Liverpool leading 2-0.

🚀 Second Half Starts Strong for Liverpool

The second half began with Indio’s long-range attempt in the 48th minute, going wide. In the 50th minute, Liverpool was awarded a penalty after Jakub was fouled by the goalkeeper. Salah confidently converted it with a powerful shot to the left of the keeper. Liverpool came close to scoring the fourth goal in the 54th minute with Jakub hitting the post.

In a rare attacking moment for LASK, Lobitich’s powerful shot in the 55th minute hit the crossbar. Elliott responded with a strong shot in the 58th minute, brilliantly saved by LASK’s goalkeeper. Nunez missed a clear chance in the 59th minute, denied by the outstanding keeper. LASK’s substitute, Mustafa, had a one-on-one opportunity in the 65th minute, but Liverpool’s goalkeeper made a crucial save.