UEFA Champions League 26/27 · Round 2 · WED, OCT 14
LASK Linz vs Liverpool FC match report: Liverpool FC ease past LASK Linz
Liverpool FC scored six away from home to beat LASK Linz in the UEFA Champions League, with Bradley Barcola netting a hat-trick.
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Result
Liverpool FC won 6-3 away at LASK Linz. The away side led 3-0 at half-time. The outcome was an away win.
Goals
Ronald Araujo opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, assisted by Kostas Tsimikas, for his first UEFA Champions League goal for Liverpool FC this season. Bradley Barcola made it 2-0 two minutes later from a Lewis Koumas assist, then completed his hat-trick with goals in the 37th and 66th minutes, the latter assisted by Jeremie Frimpong, taking him to 3 UEFA Champions League goals for Liverpool FC this season. Jeremie Frimpong scored in the 51st minute, assisted by Kostas Tsimikas, his first UEFA Champions League goal for Liverpool FC this season. Lewis Koumas added a sixth in the 72nd minute, assisted by Jeremie Frimpong, his first UEFA Champions League goal for Liverpool FC this season. LASK Linz replied through Robert Ljubicic in the 63rd minute and Florian Flecker in the 74th and 77th minutes, both assisted by Yvan Dibango.
Match flow
Liverpool FC were on top for most of the first half. Liverpool FC were on top for most of the second half. Liverpool FC were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Liverpool FC controlled possession with 64% to LASK Linz's 36%. Liverpool FC had 9 shots on target to LASK Linz's 5, and 11 corners to LASK Linz's 3. Liverpool FC also had 70 dangerous attacks to LASK Linz's 45.
Discipline
LASK Linz received one yellow card. Liverpool FC received no cards. The match official was Tobias Stieler.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Liverpool FC the favourites, at an implied 77%; Liverpool FC won the match.
What it means
Liverpool FC are 5th with 6 points and a goal difference of 4. LASK Linz are 33rd with 0 points and a goal difference of -4.
Verdict
Liverpool FC dominated the match on the numbers and on the scoreboard, with their 64% possession and 9 shots on target translating into six goals. LASK Linz found some late consolation through Florian Flecker's double, but the result leaves them bottom of the table with no points. Liverpool FC's attacking depth was evident as four different players scored, including a hat-trick from Bradley Barcola.