Liverpool were handed an early jolt at Anfield as PSV took the lead through Ivan Perisic’s penalty, awarded after a rare handball from Virgil van Dijk. The Kop, however, barely had time to gasp before the home side responded in trademark fashion.
Just 10 minutes later, Dominik Szoboszlai made sure Liverpool were back on level terms. The Hungarian midfielder was perfectly positioned when Cody Gakpo unleashed a powerful effort on goal. The PSV keeper did well to parry it, but the rebound fell directly to Szoboszlai. Unmarked and composed inside the box, he slotted the ball calmly into the net, erasing PSV’s advantage and sending the Anfield crowd into raptures.
It was a textbook example of Liverpool’s sharp attacking instincts—patient build-up, quick reactions, and ruthless finishing. Szoboszlai’s goal not only restored parity but also set the tone for a thrilling contest, showing that Liverpool would not let an early setback derail their ambitions
