Match Summary
Brighton & Hove Albion secured a memorable 3–2 victory over Premier League champions Liverpool at the Amex Stadium on 19th May 2025. Despite trailing twice, Brighton's resilience and timely substitutions paved the way for renewed hopes of European qualification.
First Half: Liverpool's Early Lead
Liverpool started strongly, with Harvey Elliott scoring in the 9th minute. Brighton responded with an equalizer from Yasin Ayari in the 32nd minute. Just before halftime, Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool's advantage with a long-range effort, giving the Reds a 2–1 lead at the break.
Second Half: Brighton's Resurgence
Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler made strategic substitutions in the second half. Substitute Kaoru Mitoma leveled the game in the 69th minute. The decisive moment came in the 85th minute when substitute Jack Hinshelwood scored the winner with his first touch. Although initially flagged offside, the goal was awarded after a VAR review.
Key Performances and Tactical Insights
- Brighton's Tactical Ingenuity: Hürzeler's substitutions were pivotal, with both Mitoma and Hinshelwood making significant impacts off the bench.
- Liverpool's Squad Rotation: Manager Arne Slot rotated the squad, and while the team showed moments of brilliance, they couldn't maintain their lead. Notably, Mohamed Salah, on his 300th league appearance, missed a clear opportunity to regain the lead.
