BRIGHTON GET EUROPEAN BOOST AFTER OVERCOMING LIVERPOOL

Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Liverpool 3-2 at the American Express Stadium showcasing Brighton's resilience and attacking flair against a Liverpool side that had already secured the league title. Conor Bradley opened the scoring for Liverpool with a fine strike, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Brighton. The goal came from a well-worked move, with Bradley finishing from a tight angle after a quick interplay on the right flank. Yasin Ayari leveled the score with a well-taken goal. Brighton exploited a counter-attacking opportunity, and Ayari, showing composure, slotted the ball past Liverpool's goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, after a precise pass from Kaoru Mitoma. Just before halftime, Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool’s lead with a powerful shot from the edge of the box. The goal came from a set-piece situation where Brighton failed to clear their lines, allowing Szoboszlai to unleash a strike that found the top corner. Kaoru Mitoma, Brighton’s talismanic winger, equalized with a moment of individual brilliance. Receiving the ball on the left, he cut inside, beat two defenders, and curled a shot into the far corner, leaving Alisson with no chance. Jack Hinshelwood, a product of Brighton’s academy, became the hero with a late winner. The goal came from a well-worked move down the right, with Hinshelwood heading in a pinpoint cross from Simon Adingra at the back post, sparking wild celebrations among the home fans. The win moved Brighton to eighth place in the Premier League standings, bolstering their hopes of qualifying for European competition in the 2025-26 season. Under manager Fabian Hürzeler. Liverpool, already champions, so the loss did little to dampen their season.