Szoboszlai's Late Penalty Drama Boosts Liverpool's Champions League Hopes

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai scored an 88th-minute penalty to secure a crucial 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League. Overcoming Mohamed Salah's absence, Liverpool now sits in eighth place with hopes of advancing. Inter, with two consecutive losses, still holds fifth place on superior goal difference.

Liverpool overcame the absence of star Mohamed Salah, securing a vital 1-0 Champions League triumph over Inter Milan thanks to a late penalty by Dominik Szoboszlai. The win elevated Liverpool to eighth position in the group, crucial for advancing to the last 16.

The tense match saw Inter Milan challenging Liverpool with disciplined defense until a late mistake cost them the game. With the game seemingly ending in a draw, Alessandro Bastoni's foul on substitute Florian Wirtz led the VAR to award Liverpool a decisive penalty, which Szoboszlai expertly converted.

Early attempts saw Liverpool denied a goal by VAR due to a handball before halftime injuries weakened Inter. Key substitutions by Liverpool in the second half ultimately changed the game's dynamics, with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk praising their resilience and clean sheet as the foundation of their victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)