Paris, March 5, 2025 (Newspot Nigeria) – In a stunning turn of events, Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott came off the bench to score a last-gasp winner, sealing a 1-0 victory against Paris St Germain in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 match on Wednesday. This unexpected triumph came against the backdrop of PSG’s dominant performance throughout the game.
Elliott, who was substituted into the match just moments before his decisive goal, found the back of the net in the 87th minute. After receiving a clever layoff from fellow substitute Darwin Nunez, Elliott slotted the ball home with composure, giving Liverpool a fortunate lead despite their overall lack of attacking threat.
The match saw Liverpool’s defense tested repeatedly, with goalkeeper Alisson emerging as the standout performer. His remarkable saves kept the visitors in the game as PSG, who had been in formidable form with 18 wins and two draws in their last 20 outings, struggled to convert their numerous chances into goals.
PSG started strong, with Joao Neves missing a clear opportunity in the 16th minute. The hosts continued to apply pressure, having a goal by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia disallowed for offside after a VAR review. Despite Liverpool’s attempts to maintain their high press, they found themselves on the back foot for much of the match.
Alisson’s heroics were crucial as he denied multiple PSG attacks, including a powerful strike from Neves and a close-range effort from Dembele. As the match progressed, Liverpool’s survival instincts kicked in, and they made tactical changes to shift momentum, but PSG remained in control.
In the dying moments of the match, Alisson played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s breakthrough. A long ball from the Brazilian found Nunez, who expertly set up Elliott to calmly finish past PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
This last-minute victory sets the stage for a tense return leg at Anfield next Tuesday, where Liverpool will look to build on this unexpected advantage.
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