On December 13, 2025, in the 16th round of the English Premier League, Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 at home. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In this match, both goals were scored by Ugo Ekiteke. At the start of the game, the hosts applied high pressing, forcing the opponent into mistakes.
The first goal was scored following an opponent's error near the corner kick. Jo Gomes' pass was converted into a goal by Ugo Ekiteke with a precise strike.
After that, Liverpool slowed down the pace of the game and focused more on ball control. Brighton mainly tried to organize rare attacks through the right wing, but the hosts' goalkeeper Alisson and the defensive line easily repelled these attempts.
After the break, the visitors tried to intensify their attack, but Liverpool stopped their moves near the penalty area. There was a change in Liverpool's lineup in the second half.
Mohamed Salah was brought on to replace Jo Gomes. Shortly after, the hosts scored the second goal from a set piece.
Salah delivered the corner kick to the far post, and Ekiteke won the aerial duel, directing the ball to the near corner of the goal. In the final minutes of the game, Brighton tried to score at least one goal, but Liverpool played solid defense, did not allow the score to change, and finished the match with a victory.
