This archive report was first published on 28 November 2019.
On November 27, 2019, Liverpool and Napoli clashed in a Champions League group stage match that ended in a stalemate.
Dejan Lovren's header in the second half was all the defending champions needed to avoid their second Champions League group game defeat this campaign.
It was a crucial match for both teams, as they both needed to win to secure their place in the round of 16 stage.
However, it was Napoli who took the lead in the first half, with Dries Mertens scoring for the Italian League giants just 21 minutes into the encounter.
Alisson Becker was unable to stop the 32-year-old from scoring after powering a low but thunderous shot from close range into the far left corner of the post.
Despite their best efforts, Liverpool were unable to level up before half time, and it seemed like Napoli were on their way to a crucial win.
But the Reds found their way back into the game in the 65th minute with Dejan Lovren rescuing a point for the hosts after nodding the ball past the visitors' goalkeeper.
He outran Napoli defenders to find space for himself in the opponent's danger zone before finally heading the ball into the top corner of the net.
And after regulation period, both teams shared the spoils, but Liverpool remain at the top of the table with ten points after five group meetings.
