Liverpool suffered simply their second defeat of the season in Toulouse, dramatically shedding 3-2 after a stoppage-time equaliser was overturned by a VAR evaluation.
Thijs Dallinga doubled the lead with a nice end as Toulouse began the second half brilliantly, and even a weird personal purpose didn’t appear to halt their momentum as substitute Frank Magri scored two minutes later to make it 3-1.
Diogo Jota pulled an 89th-minute purpose again for Liverpool to arrange a nervy end, they usually thought they’d levelled the rating when Jarell Quansah scored what would have been his maiden Reds purpose on the finish of a goalmouth scramble within the seventh added minute.
But a belated VAR evaluation dominated it out three minutes and two Toulouse yellow playing cards later, with an Alexis Mac Allister handball noticed within the prolonged build-up.
Liverpool are nonetheless prime of UEFA Europa League Group E, on 9 factors, however Toulouse are simply two behind in second place and have a three-point cushion over third-placed Union Saint-Gilloise, who misplaced to LASK.
Speaking level – Tsimikas error proves pricey
With Andy Robertson injured, Tsimikas is getting a protracted run within the Liverpool staff, and maybe exhibiting why he performs so sparingly when the Scotland worldwide is match.
Tsimikas was badly at fault for the all-important first Toulouse purpose, getting caught in possession when there appeared little stress and surrendering a terrific probability out of nowhere. Tsmikas was additionally not nice in an attacking capability. That he was hooked at half-time tells you all that you must learn about what Jurgen Klopp considered the efficiency.
Joe Gomez moved to left-back, a place he additionally performed versus Luton City final week. He is extra trusted out of place than Tsimikas proper now, suggesting the Greek’s days at Anfield are numbered.
Participant of the match – Thijs Dallinga (Toulouse)
The Dutchman took his purpose brilliantly – having earlier had one other good strike disallowed – and was an all-round nightmare for Liverpool’s defenders to cope with. Blended physicality with intelligent motion and a very good end when required.
Participant rankings
Toulouse: Restes 6, Desler 6, Costa 7, Nicolaisen 6, Diarra 6, Sierro 6, Schmidt 7, Casseres 5, Donnum 6, Dallinga 8, Suazo 5. Subs: Magri 7, Kamanzi 5, Cesar 5.
Liverpool: Kelleher 5, Gomez 6, Matip 5, Quansah 6, Tsimikas 3, Mac Allister 5, Endo 4, Elliott, 5 Doak 5, Diaz 6, Gakpo 6. Subs: Salah 5, Szoboszlai 6, Alexander-Arnold 5, Nunez 5, Jota 7.
Match highlights
OFF THE BAR! 4′ – From a free kick on the Liverpool left, Gakpo’s cross is flicked on by Gomez and onto the bar. Restes is totally bamboozled, however saved by the woodwork.
GOAL! TOULOUSE 1-0 LIVERPOOL (DONNUM) 36′ – Tsimikas is caught in possession by Donnum, who drives ahead into the field and shoots left-footed. It is not a well-struck effort, however deflects off Quansah and over Kelleher, giving Toulouse the lead.
GOAL! TOULOUSE 2-0 LIVERPOOL (DALLINGA) 58′ – Dallinga sneaks between Quansah and Matip, is picked out by Sierro’s cross and the Dutchman controls effectively earlier than firing in off the publish.
GOAL! TOULOUSE 2-1 LIVERPOOL (CASSERES OG) 74′ – Gomez hopefully heads a cross again throughout purpose, two Toulouse gamers go for it with Salah steering clear, but the ball hits Casseres and goes in. A weird purpose.
GOAL! TOULOUSE 3-1 LIVERPOOL (MAGRI) 76′ – Kelleher can solely parry a cross into Magri’s path and the substitute slams house from a decent angle.
GOAL! TOULOUSE 3-2 LIVERPOOL (JOTA) 89′ – Jota drives previous a number of Toulouse defenders, enters the field and powers a left-footed shot into the nook. Restes remained rooted and the deficit is now only one purpose.
NO GOAL! 90+10′ – Liverpool suppose Quansah has equalised on the finish of a goalmouth scramble, however a belated VAR evaluation guidelines the purpose out and preserves Toulouse’s lead!
Key stats
- Liverpool are winless of their final 5 away video games versus French opposition.
- That is Toulouse’s first-ever aggressive victory towards an English staff.
- Jota’s forty eighth Liverpool purpose is his first in a recreation the membership have misplaced.