Huddersfield Town vs. Liverpool: Score, Reaction to 2016 Pre-Season Friendly

Goals from Marko Grujic and Alberto Moreno saw Liverpool secure a 2-0 victory over Championship side Huddersfield Town on Wednesday at the John Smith’s Stadium.   

Grujic netted 15 minutes from half-time with an excellent finish from the edge of the box, while Moreno slotted home a late penalty.

The pre-season friendly was well-fought between the two sides and was unique for involving a Liverpool goalkeeper operating as an outfield player for the last half-hour.

Both clubs provided their match squads ahead of kick-off:

TEAM NEWS with @ViessmannUK: here’s the #htafc line-up for the Shankly Trophy game vs @LFC; 7.45pm KO (DTS) pic.twitter.com/S1BhBlWQjE

— Huddersfield Town (@htafcdotcom) July 20, 2016

Here’s our team to face Huddersfield Town tonight! pic.twitter.com/nRCjsapY5h

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 20, 2016

Huddersfield started brightly and looked to take advantage early on as Liverpool failed to settle, but the first decent effort did not come until Sadio Mane dragged a shot past the post in the 16th minute.

Two minutes later, Liverpool’s new Senegalese winger followed up a mislaid back pass and managed to poke the ball into the back of net as he beat Town goalkeeper Joel Coleman to the ball.

However, the official controversially ruled out the goal for a foul, as Mane had seemingly fairly beaten the ‘keeper.

Huddersfield nearly took advantage of their good fortune midway through the first half as Joe Lolley’s rasping shot drew a good save from Reds goalkeeper Loris Karius.

But Liverpool had much the better chances, and Mane was unquestionably the best …

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