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Van Dijk wins Merseyside derby

Van Dijk wins Merseyside derby

In a historic and emotionally charged Merseyside derby, Liverpool emerged victorious thanks to a stoppage-time strike from Virgil van Dijk.

The match, hosted for the first time at Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium, appeared to be heading for a draw after Beto cancelled out Mohamed Salah's opening goal.

However, the Liverpool captain's late heroics silenced the home crowd and moved Arne Slot's side closer to a top-four finish.

The game was also marked by a worrying injury to Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who was stretchered off following a collision.

Virgil van Dijk
Dutch association football player (born 1991)
Liverpool F.C.
Association football club in Liverpool, England
Everton F.C.
Association football club in Liverpool, England
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Football stadium in Liverpool, England, UK
Mohamed Salah
Egyptian association football player (born 1992)