Sørloth won the game after a penalty – Dønnum scored as Toulouse gave Liverpool a scare
In the fourth round of the Europa League, Alexander Sørloth and Villareal visited Maccabi Haifa in group F. The home team took the lead after 30 minutes when Abdoulaye Seck headed the ball into the goal.
A few minutes later, Alexander Sørloth had the opportunity to equalize for Villarreal with a penalty kick.
To the Norwegian’s desperation, Maccabi saved the Haifa keeper, but the final chance was too early. Villareal tried again with Manu Trigueros as the penalty taker.
New explosion! And the score became 1-0 in the second half. On the eve of the match, Álex Baena equalized. And soon after, Sørloth became a big hero when he scored the decisive goal of the 2-1.
With that, Villareal rose to second place in their group, while Maccabi Haifa was in the bottom position.
Toulouse host Liverpool in Group E.
Aron Dønnum set the mood for the French city when he scored after half an hour. Tsimikas fell asleep during class and the Norwegian intercepted the ball and drove towards goal.
The French team continued to surprise England in the second half. Thijs Dallinga thought he had given Toulouse a two-goal lead, but the goal was disallowed. A few minutes later, the same man scored 2-0.
Surprisingly, Cristian Cásseres Jr’s own goal. to a new life in the fight. But instead of Liverpool equalizing, Toulouse instead increased their lead to 3-1. Dønnum was also involved in this attack.
But then it turned around in the end. With Liverpool’s two quick goals, they started to share the points. But the jury wanted it to be different. Jarell Quansah’s goal in extra time was ruled out, and Dønnum et al. can cheer for three points.
Liverpool is still at the top of the group with nine points, while Toulouse is in second place with seven points.
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