Moments after going a goal up, Crystal Palace were this close to going two ahead! What a clearance from Andrew Robertson!

Liverpool almost let Crystal Palace concede for the second time within the first 18 minutes of the match, if not for Andrew Robertson’s save.

Andrew Robertson made an excellent save

Liverpool started the match against Crystal Palace in a difficult way. The away team took the lead in the 14th minute thanks to Erebechi Eze. Palace’s number 10 accurately cushioned the ball after a delicate shot, giving Palace the lead.

The mental advantage after the lead helped Crystal Palace players play with confidence in the following minutes. In the 18th minute, the away team almost scored a goal to increase the score to 2-0.

Virgil van Dijk lost the ball in the middle of the field. Robertson (rightmost red shirt) quickly retreated to support

From a not-so-dangerous ball in the middle of the field, Virgil van Dijk suddenly slipped and fell. Jean-Philippe Mateta stole the ball and headed straight towards Alisson’s goal.

In a face-to-face position, the French player pressed the ball over the Liverpool goalkeeper’s head. It seemed like the ball was rolling into the net, but Andrew Robertson’s timely presence saved Liverpool’s trouble.

Robertson’s impressive rescue situation

The player wearing shirt number 26 cleared the ball right on the goal line, denying the opposing player a goal. Robertson’s ball was praised as being as valuable as a goal.

Because, fans believe that if Liverpool concedes in the above situation, coach Jurgen Klopp’s team will likely collapse. Robertson not only saved Liverpool but also lifted his teammates’ spirits after the loss.