Liverpool Fall After Beaten By Crystal Palace 0-1 At Anfield

JAKARTA - Liverpool fell in the 32nd week of the Premier League after being beaten by Crystal Palace with a score of 0-1 at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, Sunday night. In this match Liverpool's defeat was due to Crystal Palace's only goal scored by Ebereci Eze, according to Premier League records. This result makes Liverpool still stuck in third place in the Premier League standings with 71 points from 32 matches, two points adrift of Manchester City in first place. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace is now up to the middle board, to be exact ranked 14th in the Premier League standings with 33 points from 32 matches. Statistically Liverpool dominated the game by recording 70 percent possession of the ball and 21 kicks of which six were on target, but Crystal Palace was able to perform effectively and tough in defense.

When the match started, Crystal Palace immediately gave a surprise through Eberechi Eze's chances which Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was able to secure. Liverpool's goal turned around to pose a threat through Darwin Nunez's efforts, but the ball was saved by Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson. The disaster for Liverpool was present in the 14th minute after Tyrick Mitchell's cross was converted into a goal by Eberechi Eze's right-foot kick so that the score turned to 1-0. The disaster for Liverpool almost added, had Jean-Philippe Mateta's kick not been cleared by Andy Robertson. The pressure of the Liverpool's defense was inseparable from the mistakes made by defender The Reds. Liverpool had a golden opportunity through a hard kick released by midfielder Wataru Endo, but the ball still hit the Palace crossbar. At the rest of the first half, Liverpool continued to strive to at least equalize, but until halftime the 0-1 score remained. Entering the second half, Liverpool did not relax the attack and got an opportunity through Nunez's kick, but Dean Henderson returned to save. Liverpool got a golden opportunity through a kick released by Diogo Jota, but could be cleared by winger Nathaniel Clyne. Continue to receive an attack wave from Liverpool, Palace can create a golden opportunity through a Mateta kick, yet can be saved by Alisson. In the last 15 minutes of the match, Liverpool continued to balance the Palace defense, however until the long whistle sounded, the 0-1 score for the visitors' victory remained. Next week 33 of the Premier League, Liverpool are scheduled to face Fulham, Sunday (21/4), while Crystal Palace meet West Ham, on the same day.