Liverpool's German-born Cameroonian defender Joel Matip (c) celebrates with Liverpool's Greek defender Kostas Tsimikas after scoring the equalising goal during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on May 10, 2022. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Larissa Matip expressed some excitement online at her husband firing in a huge equaliser for Liverpool during their Villa Park visit.
The Reds started poorly in the West Midlands, conceding early despite a suspected offside position having been taken by Ollie Watkins in the buildup to the opener, though quickly recovered in the space of three minutes to bring the score level.
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The Cameroonian international poked home his effort from close range after the ball ricochetted favourably into the path of the centre-half after striking Emiliano Martinez’s chest.
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In a game where our backline was somewhat suspect through a significant portion of proceedings, it’s a welcome contribution from the former Schalke man to balance things out in what was a must-win game for Jurgen Klopp’s men.
Three points see us draw back level with Manchester City on points in the title race, piling pressure on the league leaders ahead of their visit to Wolves.
It’s a big ask of Bruno Lage’s men to take a point from the tie, let alone the lion’s share of the spoils, though that will be exactly what fans will be holding out for
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