Premier League Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: 5 Goal Drama, The Reds Win Again

Liverpool struggled to conquer Nottingham Forest. Reciprocating goals, 'The Reds' narrowly won 3 two thanks to Mohamed Salah's goal. Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield, Saturday (22/4/2023) evening WIB, in the Premier League continuation. Appearing dominant, Liverpool only scored a goal at the start of the second half, precisely in the 47th minute through Diogo Jota. Forest replied through Neco Williams four minutes later. Liverpool, who kept up the pressure, then took the lead again through Jota in the 55th minute, which Forest returned through Morgan Gibbs-White. Liverpool immediately dominated from the start, playing the ball at a slow tempo. Forest played with low block defense to keep the hosts at bay. Cody Gakpo's stab in the first five minutes wasn't threatening enough. His shot widened far from the goal. New real opportunity comes in the 27th minute. Trent Alexander-Arnold's free kick cross was struck by Virgil van Dijk with a header. The ball rolled swiftly and was pushed over by Keylor Navas. Another chance for Liverpool in the 31st minute. Alexander-Arnold's corner fell to Gakpo, who fired in a shot which Neco Williams then saved on the goal line. barely! Alexander-Arnold's free-kick bait led to another chance for Liverpool in the 39th minute. Diogo Jota escapes and heads the ball from close range, but it goes wide! Liverpool continued to dominate, but no goals were created until the first half ended. Liverpool took the lead in the 47th minute from a corner. The ball failed to be cleared perfectly by the Forest defender, then Fabinho headed it in front of the goal and was struck by Jota for a goal! Forest replied four minutes later. Starting from the throw-in, Morgan Gibbs-White moved the ball to the right and Neco Williams escaped. Williams fired in a powerful shot that turned after hitting Andy Robertson, rounding Alisson and into the net. Liverpool took the lead again in the 55th minute! Robertson sent a free kick which Jota received. Escaped from an offside position, he directed a volley into the lower right corner of the goal. Opportunity for Jota in the 65th minute. His header was stopped by Navas. Forest evened the score in the 67th minute. Niakhate's throw-in bait fell to Gibbs-White's free feet in the penalty box, then directed a shot that slid between the Liverpool players' legs and into the net. Liverpool were back ahead in the 70th minute, again from a set-piece. Alexander-Arnold's bait was leaked by Mohamed Salah who escaped the offside trap. Liverpool almost missed again in the 79th minute. Brennan Johnson escaped and only had to face Alisson, then gouged the ball. His shot hit the crossbar and was secured by the Liverpool defense! Until the game is over, the score does not change anymore.