Second half
Gravenberch signaled Liverpool’s early attempt in the second period, volleying a powerful shot over the bar during a good opening just seconds after the restart.
And the Reds were level within three minutes thanks to a clever finish from Robertson, the full-back taking Diaz’s pass, flicking the ball up and shooting into the bottom corner of the net via an Areola touch.
Gravenberch again went close, this time his guided shot fell the wrong side of the post, before Gakpo had a driven hit blocked by the Hammers’ retreating defence.
Alexander-Arnold then forced Areola into a strong diving save, with the No.66’s strike dipping goalwards from range.
With 25 minutes remaining, Liverpool had a lead their play deserved, as Gakpo’s volley from a corner deflected into the net via Angelo Ogbonna, Tomas Soucek and goalkeeper Areola.
The Reds were on top and should’ve added to the scoreline in the following minutes – Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister and Gakpo again all forced strong interventions from the Hammers stopper.
Alisson, however, produced a brilliant save from Emerson as the ball sat up for the defender, although he would be beaten 13 minutes from time.
Antonio was on hand to meet a Bowen cross from the right and headed home, leaving the game all square.
Liverpool responded with three changes as Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Joe Gomez stepped off the bench.
And Nunez almost put the Reds ahead from a low Salah cross, though Soucek recovered at the last moment to slide the ball behind.
As time expired at the end of 90 minutes, Elliott struck the bar with a blast during a Liverpool breakaway, which was the last meaningful action of the afternoon.
