The eyes of the whole world were on Haaland and his first match for Manchester City on English soil. But the official debut did not go as the Norwegian had hoped. Liverpool led 3-1 until well into overtime when Haaland got the ball lying in front of him in an open goal. But from close range, the Norwegian blew the ball into the crossbar and over. – What an opportunity, what a chance Erling Braut Haaland, said Viaplay expert Tor Ole Skullerud. – The entire goal is gaping. Braut Haaland knows it. He usually scores in his debuts, for Dortmund it was a hat trick. But this time it will be a goalless debut, and there has been no shortage of chances, commented Kasper Wikestad on Viaplay’s broadcast. NOT ENOUGH: Erling Braut Haaland did not get enough power on the ball to direct it into the goal. Photo: Frank Augstein / AP The Norwegian initially struggled to get involved in the match, but after half an hour Haaland was able to show himself. In 30 seconds he was alone with the goalkeeper and first on a post completely unmarked, but he was unable to put the ball in the goal – He is getting closer now, Skullerud commented on Viaplay’s broadcast. Haaland also had a ball in the net before the great chance, but it was correctly canceled because the ball had been out. It was simply not the Norwegian’s night. Dream debut For when Haaland struggled to get scoring chances, Liverpool’s new big purchase got his dream debut. In overtime, Núñez poked the ball into the net, to huge scenes of jubilation. OFF WITH THE JERSEY: Darwin Núñez took it off completely when he scored his first official goal for Liverpool Photo: Frank Augstein / AP Another one who had a dream debut was Julian Alvarez when he wrangled in the equalizer just over a quarter of an hour before the end. However, he had to wait a long time for that score, because it was first canceled for offside. But a long VAR check later it was finally approved. Then Darwin Núñez had a giant opportunity in the box, but the header was blocked by the hand of Ruben Dias. VAR had to be used again, and a penalty was awarded. It certainly put Mohamed Salah in the goal. – Brilliantly struck penalty by Mo Salah, but it’s not a bad effort by Ederson. He goes straight, but it is almost impossible to catch, Skullerud commented. THE WINNING KICK: Mohamed Salah scored the winning goal from the penalty spot. Photo: Frank Augstein / AP Alexander-Arnold with a dream goal It was Liverpool who got off to the best start. Already after just over three minutes, Fabinho sent Mohamed Salah through on the edge, but the finish went into the net wall. The same man was very close again just a minute later. But then Liverpool made the first move. The reds from Merseyside managed to play Manchester City low, and Salah headed a ball into the feet of Trent Alexander-Arnold. His shot from 18 yards sent Liverpool ahead SENT LIVERPOOL IN FRONT: Trent Alexander-Arnold. Photo: NIGEL RODDIS / AFP – There it sits, and half the King Power Stadium explodes, exclaimed Viaplay commentator Kasper Wikestad. The replay showed that the shot changed direction slightly via the braids of Manchester City stopper Nathan Aké. City came close several times to equalizing earlier in the match, but neither Riyad Mahrez nor Kevin De Bruyne could outwit Adrian in the Liverpool goal. See Liverpool’s score here
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