Liverpool 2 (Mac Allister 34, Quansah 40) Wolves 0
Red Card for Semedo Changes the Game
Nelson Semedo’s red card midway through the first half proved to be the turning point at Anfield as Wolves finished the campaign with a 2-0 loss against Liverpool. The dismissal of the Portuguese defender made Wolves' task significantly tougher after a promising start.
Liverpool Takes Control
Despite the early promise shown by Wolves, Liverpool capitalized on their numerical advantage. Alexis Mac Allister and Jarell Quansah scored decisive goals within six minutes to give the hosts a commanding lead.
Promising Start for Wolves
Wolves started the match strongly, with Joao Gomes and Hee Chan Hwang posing threats early on. Matheus Cunha also created a golden opportunity for Hwang, but Alisson’s fingertip save kept the game goalless.
Semedo's Red Card
The game’s dynamics shifted when Semedo received a red card for a high and late challenge on Mac Allister. Initially given a yellow, the decision was upgraded to a red after a VAR review, leaving Wolves with ten men.
Liverpool's Goals
Liverpool quickly took advantage. Harvey Elliott’s cross found Mac Allister, who headed the ball into the corner. Soon after, Cody Gakpo’s flick from a corner reached Mohamed Salah, and despite Santiago Bueno’s block, the ball fell to Quansah, who scored from close range.
Second Half and Wolves' Resistance
The second half saw a slower pace with Liverpool controlling the game. Cody Gakpo and Salah came close to extending the lead, but Wolves' goalkeeper Sa made crucial saves. Wolves had their chances, with Matheus Cunha and Pedro Neto leading counterattacks, but they couldn't find the net.
Late Drama and Full-Time
Wolves almost scored when Matt Doherty found the net, but the goal was ruled offside after a VAR check. Salah missed a late chance to add to Liverpool’s tally. The match ended with Liverpool securing a 2-0 victory.
