Crystal Palace järkytti Liverpoolia lisäajalla Selhurst Parkilla historiallisessa Valioliigavoitossa
It was one of those football nights when the script felt larger than the game itself. Selhurst Park, under the glare of the Premier League lights, turned into a stage where fate switched the roles. Liverpool — so often the masters of late drama — were made to taste the very medicine they’ve handed out countless times. A 97th‑minute winner turned celebration into heartache, and this time Crystal Palace were the authors of the twist.
A Blow That Changed the Mood
The balance tilted when Ismaila Sarr reacted fastest in a crowded box after a scrappy corner. For much of the evening Liverpool had controlled possession, weaving passes with familiar confidence, but one lucky break of the ball was enough. Sarr struck, and the stadium burst with raw, unfiltered joy.
Then came a sobering interruption: a sudden medical emergency in the stands. Players, officials, and fans fell silent, football instantly fading into the background. Only after confirmation that the situation was under control did the match resume, but the shadow of that pause remained until the end.
Liverpool Push, Palace Endure
From there, Liverpool did what Liverpool do — press, probe, and look for weaknesses. Alisson Becker had already kept them alive in the first half with a series of saves, and once the second began it was wall‑to‑wall pressure in red shirts.
Yet Palace stood tall. Oliver Glasner’s side defended with organisation and calm, refusing to be rattled. It seemed inevitable, though, that Liverpool’s story of late‑game rescues would repeat. In the 75th minute, Federico Chiesa pounced on a loose ball and smashed it home: 1–1, and the familiar narrative of a late Liverpool turnaround began to take shape.
The Twist No One Saw Coming
But this script turned sharply away from expectation. Deep in stoppage time, a long throw pierced Liverpool’s defence. Eddie Nketiah met it with a clean strike, and Selhurst Park erupted.
90+7. Palace 2–1 Liverpool.
This was more than a winning goal. It was a role reversal — Liverpool, usually the late heartbreakers, left with their turn at tasting despair. The match didn’t just end; it flipped a myth on its head.
A Statement Win for the Eagles
For Palace, the victory was monumental. Still unbeaten this season, they climbed to second place and matched their longest streak without defeat: 18 matches. Under Glasner, the squad has become something far stronger than a collection of individuals. It is a side that believes in itself and shows steel when it matters most.
For Liverpool, the setback wasn’t only about the points lost. A five‑game winning run ended, but more significantly, the aura of inevitability in stoppage time cracked. The sense that the closing moments always belonged to them has now been challenged in the most dramatic way possible.
When the Script Turns Around
As the players walked down the tunnel, one truth echoed: football loves its reversals. The club that has thrived on improbable, magnetic comebacks was reminded what it feels like when the rug is pulled from under them.
For Selhurst Park, this night will linger. The cheers that rolled through South London weren’t just about one result — they became part of the season’s mythology, a memory to carry well beyond the next fixture list.