Article by Alexandru Stanciu, Cosmin Nistor – Published Sunday, April 19, 2026, 6:08 p.m. / Updated Sunday, April 19, 2026, 6:10 p.m.
Everton and Liverpool provided a dramatic finish to the first 'Merseyside' derby played at the 'Hill Dickinson Stadium'.
The “Cormorants” prevailed 2-1, thanks to the goal scored by Virgil van Dijk in the 90th+10th minute.
Everton, the better start, but Liverpool take the lead at half-time
The hosts started the game better and were the more dangerous team in the first half. Beto and Garner caused trouble and Iliman Ndiaye scored, but the goal was disallowed for offside. However, Liverpool struck on the counter-attack and opened the scoring through Mohamed Salah, taking the lead at the booth.
The second half started perfectly for Everton. In the 54th minute, Beto completed an excellent move and restored parity.
Liverpool tried to regain the lead and Cody Gakpo came very close to scoring, but Tarkowski made a save on the goal line.
Van Dijk, the hero of the 90+10th minute
When the game seemed tied, Liverpool struck the decisive blow. In the 90th+10th minute, after a corner executed by Dominik Szoboszlai, Virgil van Dijk broke away from the marker and restarted perfectly with his head, bringing victory to the “cormorants”.
Premier League standings
The success keeps Liverpool in 4th place with 55 points, strengthening their position in the Champions League race. On the other hand, Everton remain in 10th place with 47 points, just one point off the Europa League leaders, missing out on an important opportunity to move up the table.
FINAL » Everton – Liverpool 1-2
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They scored: Beto 54' / Salah 30', Van Dijk 90+10'
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Minute 90+10: GOAL! Liverpool strikes! Virgil van Dijk brings the 3 points after a corner kick which is well executed by Dominik Szoboszlai. The Dutchman breaks away from Tarkowski and takes a perfect header, sending the ball into the net and bringing victory to the “cormorants”.
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61st minute: Mohamed Salah makes an excellent cross into the box, Cody Gakpo takes the header and beats Jordan Pickford, but Tarkowski is at the post and decisively rejects the ball from the goal line!
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58th minute: Giorgi Mamardashvili, the starting goalkeeper, got injured after a collision with the opposing striker and cannot continue the game. Woodman replaces the Georgian in goal.
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Minute 54: GOAL! Mykolenko sends an excellent long pass to Dewsbury-Hall, who gets rid of his opponent and provides a decisive pass to Beto. Restoring equality on the table: 1-1.
Everton – Liverpool, the starting teams
Everton: Pickford – O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko – Gueye, Garner – McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye – Beto
reserves: C. Alcaraz, Barry, Dibling, George, Iroegbunam, Keane, Patterson, Rohl, Travers
Coach: David Moyes
Liverpool: Mamardashvili – Szoboszlai, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson – Gravenberch, Jones – Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo – Isak
reserves: Woodman, Pecsi, Chiesa, Frimpong, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Ngumoha, Nyoni
Coach: Arne Slot
