Liverpool edge Everton in chaotic first derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium | OneFootball

Liverpool left it late to claim a dramatic 2-1 victory over Everton in the first Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Virgil Van Dijk heading home a stoppage-time winner to settle a fiercely contested encounter.

Everton made the brighter start and threatened early through Beto, who forced a strong save from Giorgi Mamardashvili.

The hosts thought they had taken the lead when Iliman Ndiaye finished from close range, but the effort was ruled out following a VAR review for offside in the build-up.

The Reds made the most of that reprieve midway through the first half. Cody Gakpo slipped a precise pass through to Mohamed Salah, who kept his composure to guide a low finish beyond Jordan Pickford and put the visitors ahead against the run of play.

The Toffes responded well after the break and deservedly equalised when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall delivered a dangerous low cross that Beto converted from close range. The contest became increasingly physical as both sides pushed for a winner.

With the game heading toward a draw, Liverpool found a decisive late moment. Dominik Szoboszlai swung in a corner deep into stoppage time and Van Dijk rose highest to power home the winner, sealing a dramatic derby triumph for the visitors

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

Everton leads 1-0 against Liverpool. Iliman Ndiaye scores for Everton with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the right corner, assisted by Jake O'Brien's cross.Liverpool takes the lead 1-0 against Everton. Mohamed Salah scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Cody Gakpo's through ball.

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GOAL Liverpool: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) scores!

Mohamed Salah scores goal number 7 in the competition (24 matches) Mohamed Salah scores goal number 258 for his team (440 matches)

The match is now 1-1 as Beto scores for Everton with a right-footed shot from close range into the right corner, assisted by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

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GOAL Everton: Beto (Everton) scores!

Beto scores goal number 8 in the competition (33 matches)

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GOAL Liverpool: Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool) scores!

Virgil Van Dijk scores goal number 4 in the competition (33 matches) Virgil Van Dijk scores goal number 35 for his team (370 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match