Brighton, October 8, 2023 – The Amex Stadium was treated to a spectacular display of football as Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool played out an electrifying Premier League draw. The result extended Brighton’s unbeaten record against Liverpool to four matches in all competitions, showcasing their growing prowess against top-flight opponents.
Brighton, who recently became the first Premier League team this century to both score and concede 20+ goals in their opening 10 matches of a campaign across all competitions, were expected to produce an open and high-scoring encounter. The match lived up to the expectations, with the hosts taking the lead after a mistake from Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and former Brighton player Alexis Mac Allister. Simon Adingra pounced on the error and capitalized on the opportunity, beating Alisson with an early strike.
As halftime approached, Liverpool’s offense had been relatively quiet, but they swiftly turned the tide in their favor. Harvey Elliott set up Mohamed Salah to level the score, and within four minutes, Salah had a brace as he calmly converted from the penalty spot following a foul by Pascal Groß on Dominik Szoboszlai.
This late first-half surge meant that both teams had scored in 14 of Brighton’s last 15 matches, highlighting their attacking prowess but also raising concerns about their defensive stability. In the second half, Adingra continued to impress, forcing Alisson into a near-post save. Liverpool had an excellent opportunity to extend their lead, but Ryan Gravenberch could only hit the crossbar when faced with an open goal after a Szoboszlai cut-back.
Brighton’s penalty appeals were waved away, causing frustration for manager Roberto De Zerbi, but the hosts eventually found their equalizer. Lewis Dunk capitalized on Andrew Robertson’s hesitation to head in a goal from Solly March’s set-piece delivery, setting the stage for a dramatic final 10 minutes.
In the dying moments, João Pedro missed a golden opportunity to snatch a victory for Brighton, and the match ended in a thrilling draw. The result may feel somewhat unsatisfactory for Liverpool as they seek to regain momentum following recent controversies. Meanwhile, Brighton avoided back-to-back Premier League losses for the first time this year, maintaining their position in sixth place in the league table.
The standout performance of the match came from Simon Adingra, who was signed by Brighton for £6 million last year. After just one loan spell, Adingra has earned the trust of the manager and made a significant impact by scoring against Liverpool. At 21 years old, Adingra is being touted as Brighton’s next top talent.
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Brighton’s recruitment efforts also bore fruit with the acquisition of Carlos Baleba from Lille for €27 million. The Ivorian midfielder has already begun to make his mark, and manager Roberto De Zerbi showered praise on both Adingra and Baleba, highlighting their potential as valuable assets to the club.
Brighton fans have reason to be excited about the future, as these two young talents promise to play a crucial role in the team’s aspirations for success in the Premier League.
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