Sports · 19 April 2026

Van Dijk Header Wins Dramatic Merseyside Derby

Liverpool snatched bragging rights in the first Merseyside derby at Everton's new home. Virgil van Dijk scored a 100th-minute header to seal a 2-1 win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring on 29 minutes, Beto equalised for Everton on 54, and the late winner strengthens Liverpool's Champions League hopes.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 April 2026 at 17:09

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