The referee was out of control of the game Van Dijk Explodes Outrage Over Scuffles...Red card slot director is inevitably silent while trying to say hello
Feb 13, 2025
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Liverpool drew 2-2 against Everton in the away match of the English Premier League (EPL) in 2024-2025 season at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England on the 13th (Korea time). Liverpool (57 points) maintained its lead with 20 league games undefeated (14 wins and 6 draws). Liverpool, however, had a sense of crisis as they allowed second-place Arsenal (50 points) to catch up. Everton jumped one place to 14th, opening a 10 point gap with Leicester City (17 points), which is in the relegation zone.
Both teams are based in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Liverpool vs Everton is called the 'Mergeside Derby'
It was as fierce as a local rival game. In the first half alone, five yellow cards came out. Everton started well. Everton took a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute with Betu's score. Five minutes later, Liverpool balanced 1-1 with Alexis McAllister's score. Liverpool turned the game around in the 27th minute of the second half with Mohamed Salah's score. The game wasn't over until it was over. Everton took one point in the second half with James Tacowski's score in extra time. Tacowski's score was offside controversial. After about three minutes of VAR, the score was recognized.
Controversy arose after the game. Curtis Jones (Liverpool) and Abdullaye Doucoure (Everton) clashed. Dukure ran in front of Liverpool fans and took unnecessary actions. Jones rushed in and got into a tussle. Both players received a second yellow card and were sent off.
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Daily Star said 'There were four red cards in the game. It was a time of confusion. A feud broke out between the players. In the end, the situation was concluded with the help of the referee, the police, and officials,' he added.
After the game, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) said "Dukure seemed to want to provoke the fans. I don't think that's the right thing to do. The referee couldn't seem to control the game. It was a very big provocation from a certain player."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
