Jakarta - PSV Eindhoven handed Liverpool their first defeat in the Champions League this season by winning 3-2 in the Champions League match at the Philips Stadium, Eindhoven, Wednesday local time or Thursday early morning WIB.
Liverpool broke the deadlock first through a Cody Gakpo penalty in the 28th minute, before Johan Bakayoko's goal in the 35th minute leveled the score.The Reds regained the lead through Harvey Elliot's goal in the 40th minute, which was equalized again by PSV through Ismael Saibari's goal in the 45th minute, before Ricardo Pepi's goal in the 45+6' minute became the final goal of the match and ensured victory for the hosts.
The defeat does not hinder Liverpool's progress to the knockout phase, as they finished the league phase at the top of the standings with a collection of 21 points. Meanwhile, PSV, who finished the league phase in 14th place, will play the playoff phase.
After starting the match with an attacking exchange, Liverpool, who fielded some of their young players, were awarded a penalty due to Joey Veerman's foul on Federico Chiesa in the penalty box. Former PSV striker Gakpo, who was appointed as the executioner, successfully carried out the task of breaking through his former team.