Liverpool beat Union Saint-Gilloise in Europa League clash 

In an evening of European football, Liverpool secured a victory over Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League, with Ryan Gravenberch shining as the standout performer.

Gravenberch’s Debut Goal

Ryan Gravenberch, a summer signing for Liverpool, notched his first goal for the club in a pivotal moment just before half-time. He calmly slotted the ball into the net after Anthony Moris parried Trent Alexander-Arnold’s shot.

A Quiet First Half

The first half was relatively uneventful, characterized by a lack of scoring opportunities at Anfield. Gravenberch’s goal injected some much-needed excitement into an otherwise dull period of play.

Missed Chances

Darwin Nunez had a significant opportunity to level the score when he narrowly missed a chance from Mohamed Salah’s cross. Additionally, Gustaf Nilsson came close to equalizing for the visiting team but headed the ball over the crossbar from close range.

Gravenberch’s Near Miss

Ryan Gravenberch continued to impress in the second half, nearly doubling his tally with a dipping effort. However, Anthony Moris made an excellent save to deny him a second goal.

Late Seal of Victory

As the Belgian side applied late pressure, Liverpool secured the win with Diogo Jota’s goal, a result of a swift counter-attack.

Routine Victory After Controversy

While this performance may not be remembered as one of Liverpool’s most spectacular displays, it was a routine and uneventful win, especially following the video assistant referee controversy that followed their recent Premier League defeat at the hands of Tottenham. 

The victory allowed Liverpool to regain their footing and continue their European campaign on a positive note.