In the first Premier League game of the 2024–25 season, “The Kop” defeated Ipswich Town 2-0 thanks to their efforts to push the field in the second half.
In the second half, Salah scored one goal and provided one assist in only four minutes.
In the second half, Salah scored one goal and provided one assist in only four minutes.
In the evening of August 17, 2024–25 Premier League round, Ipswich hosted Liverpool at Portman Road (Hanoi time). Liverpool faced a team competing for the first time in the top division of the foggy nation, and they had a challenging first half.
Although the visitors had numerous opportunities to score goals against Ipswich, the league’s newcomers also had the more promising opportunities.
Under the direction of former MU coach Kieran McKenna, Ipswich Town was seen as a sensation in the English Championship the previous year.
In this game, Salah was Liverpool’s standout player.England’s Ipswich 1
In this game, Salah was Liverpool’s standout player.
Real life demonstrated that Liverpool did not have an easy time playing their home team at Portman Road. In the first half, they had four shots at “The Kop” goal, two of which were on target, while Liverpool only managed three shots that went wide.
The first half concluded in a 0-0 draw between the two sides. Young talent Hutchinson created space in front of Liverpool’s goal twice in the first half by dribbling past their defence. Only the talent of goalkeeper Alisson saved the visitors.
The Red Devils of Merseyside’s playing style has not really been much altered by new coach Slot. Nonetheless, Liverpool’s superior personnel quality and individual calibre continue to help them defeat their rivals.
Jota’s simple close-range finish gave Liverpool the advantage and ended the tie.
England 2, Ipswich
Jota’s simple close-range finish gave Liverpool the advantage and ended the tie.
Jota opened the scoring for the port city team in the 64th minute, after a pass from Salah. Shortly after assisting Jota, the Egyptian continued to leave his mark with a chance in the 66th minute, putting Liverpool 2-0 up.
In the Premier League’s opening stages, Salah reigns supreme.England’s Ipswich 3
In the Premier League’s opening stages, Salah reigns supreme.
Salah has set a record for the most goals scored on the opening day of a Premier League season. The Egyptian international has scored nine goals in the opening seven games of the Premier League season since joining Liverpool in the summer of 2017.
Winning against a rookie opponent right on the away field, new coach Slot had a favorable start with Liverpool. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town played well in this match but started to feel the harshness of the Premier League.