The Merseyside derby between Everton FC and Liverpool FC is already living up to its reputation, with a dramatic first half at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The hosts thought they had made the dream start when Iliman Ndiaye found the net early on, sending the home crowd into raptures. But celebrations were cut short as the goal was ruled out — a huge moment that shifted the momentum of the game.
Liverpool took full advantage.
A moment of real quality saw Cody Gakpo produce a brilliant pass to split the Everton defence, picking out Mohamed Salah in space. The Egyptian stayed composed and finished clinically, silencing the home support and putting Liverpool 1-0 ahead.
It was a ruthless response — exactly what you expect in a derby of this intensity.
Everton will feel hard done by after Ndiaye’s disallowed effort, but as the sides head into half-time, it’s Liverpool who hold the advantage at their rivals’ new home.
With tensions rising and everything still to play for, the second half promises more drama under the lights at the Hill Dickinson.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
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