Super sub shines, Liverpool wins dramatically over Bournemouth on opening day

(NLDO) – The red-shirted warriors' late explosion helped Liverpool secure a home win against Bournemouth on the opening day of the new season.

The first match of the new Premier League season at Liverpool's Anfield stadium in the early morning of August 16 was not only dramatic in terms of technical skills but also left a strong impression from the moments on and off the field.

Before the match, Anfield stadium held a minute's silence for former "The Kop" player Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. In the 20th minute, the stadium stopped again for a moment for the audience to remember the ill-fated Liverpool star.

The match at Anfield was exciting and full of "incidents"

Liverpool started the game with great spirit and took an early lead. New signing Hugo Ekitike opened the scoring in the 37th minute with a decisive finish, before Cody Gakpo doubled the lead early in the second half, from an assist from Ekitike.

Newcomer Hugo Ekitike shines with a goal and an assist

Cody Gakpo is improving his finishing skills

However, Bournemouth did not give up easily. Antoine Semenyo shone brightly with a double in 12 minutes, bringing the match back to the starting line in the 76th minute with a score of 2-2.

Antoine Semenyo scored twice in 12 minutes, sending Liverpool into panic

Unable to accept this situation, Liverpool rose strongly in the final minutes of the match. Super sub Federico Chiesa became the hero with a lightning-fast goal in the 88th minute, putting Liverpool ahead 3-2.

Federico Chiesa scores a crucial goal

In the 90+4 minute of extra time, receiving a pass from another substitute player, Wataru Endo, Mohamed Salah scored the decisive goal, sealing a 4-2 victory for the defending champions.

Salah keeps up scoring habit in Liverpool's season opener

This is also Salah's 10th goal in the opening matches of the Premier League, an interesting record for the English top flight.

Salah also showed that he is truly the "nemesis" of Bournemouth when he scored his 12th goal in all 13 matches between the two teams from the foggy land.

The victory helped Liverpool get off to a smooth start in their quest to win the title this season, while also confirming the depth of their squad with the good integration of their new recruits.

Attackers such as Ekitike, Gakpo, Chiesa and Salah all scored, while the midfield controlled the match better in the second half.

Liverpool off to a great start

On Bournemouth's side, Semenyo was both a bright spot with a double and the focus of an unfortunate incident involving racism during the match.

Coach Andoni Iraola expressed his disappointment but also praised his players' fighting spirit: "We fought to the end. The important thing is that the whole team and Semenyo stood firm against this condemnable incident."

Starting the season with an emotional and dramatic match, Liverpool not only won all 3 points but also sent a strong message: Solidarity, respect and determination will accompany them throughout the journey ahead.

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