Against 10 Players, Liverpool Beat Crystal Palace

Liverpool player Harvey Elliot (second from the right) et al celebrating the winner's goal over Crystal Palace. (Twitter @LFC)

Jakarta - Liverpool escaped defeat and turned things around to win 2-1 over Crystal Palace who played with 10 players in the English Premier League at Selhurst Park Stadium, Saturday, December 9 evening WIB. The victory brought Liverpool back to the top of the standings.

Liverpool have successfully met the target even though they have to work hard to win the match. How not, Palace gave a tight fight and took the lead first.

But the situation changed when Palace lost Jordan Ayew who got a red card and had to leave the pitch in the 75th minute. Liverpool took advantage of the number of players' advantages to turn things around and win the game.

The result made the Reds reclaim the top position of the standings. With 37 points, Liverpool are only one point ahead with Arsenal who have dropped to second place.

Arsenal could still take over the throne a few hours later. The problem is, the Gunners are facing an uneasy opponent, Aston Villa, at Villa Park.

The hosts are difficult to beat and even have a good winning record. Including beating Manchester City 1-0 in midweek matches.

Meanwhile, Palace failed to improve its position in the standings. The defeat left Palace in 14th place with 16th points. In that match, Liverpool started well and showed their dominance. Only their attacks were fruitless throughout the first half.

Liverpool are actually ahead in possession of the ball which makes Palace last longer. Meanwhile, the hosts occasionally carry out attacks.

However, Palace will be awarded a penalty after Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk brought down Odsonne Edouard in the 30th minute.

However, before the penalty was carried out, referee Andy Madley postponed it by reviewing the incident via VAR. As a result, in the process of violating Van Dijk, it turned out that Palace Will Hughes players had already brought down Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo.

The referee also canceled the penalty. Van Dijk's yellow card was revoked. The match continued but no goals were scored in the first half.

Entering the second half, Palace appeared more aggressive. The host's efforts were not in vain. They managed to take the lead after Jean-Philippe Mateta scored from the penalty spot in the 57th minute.

The penalty was given after Mateta, who entered to replace Edouard, was handed down by Jarell Quansah in the restricted area. Mateta also completed the penalty execution.

After winning 1-0, Palace actually lost a player following Jordan Ayew's expulsion for dropping Harvey Elliott in the 75th minute.

Liverpool took advantage of the number of players. They immediately pressed the opponent. As a result, one minute later, The Pool equalized through Mohamed Salah's goal.

The goal increased the confidence of Jurgen Klopp players. However, their attack again encountered a deadlock.

Palace chose to stay in total to secure a point. Moreover, they have lost a player.

Unfortunately, their efforts failed. Liverpool, who tried hard to win the match, finally managed to break into the home goal in the 90+1 minute.

Elliot scored a goal that brought Liverpool victory after finishing the assist Salah. The score changed to 2-1 for Liverpool and lasted until the end of the game.