Bicycle kick goal from Liverpool’s new winger, Xherdan Shaqiri, colored the team’s goalscorers over their rivals Manchester United in the preseason tournament, International Champions Cup (ICC) 2018, Sunday (29/7).
In the game, Liverpool won a landslide with a score of 4-1.
Liverpool goals scored by Sadio Mane (28′) from the penalty spot, Daniel Sturridge (66′), Sheyi Ojo (74′) from the penalty spot, and Shaqiri (82′). Meanwhile, Man United goal scored by Andreas Pereira (31′).
The match that took place in Ann Arbor, Michigan is the last preseason match tournament for Liverpool in a tour in the United States.
In the third minute, despite the status of a pre-season tournament, the rivalry of the two clubs remains hot thanks to James Milner and Pereira on the field. Entering the 8th minute, Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata could break the Liverpool goalkeeper. However, the goal was disallowed because he has been stuck offside.
A minute later, Liverpool’s turn was almost breaking the goal. However, Lee Grant who defend the goal successfully anticipated Mohamed Salah’s header. Shortly thereafter, Ander Herrera’s turn guarded Manchester United’s goal after deflecting Virgil van Dijk’s header into a corner kick.
In the 19th minute, Juan Mata broke into the Liverpool goal but again he was caught offside.
Finally in the 26th minute, the referee awarded a penalty after Salah was fouled in the forbidden box. Mane who became a successful executor scored into the bottom left corner. Lee Grant had time to read the direction of the ball, but Mane kick too hard.
Did not take long for Man United to equalize. Pereira free kick from 32 meters distance can not be driven by Liverpool goalkeeper Grabara.
Entering the second half, Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp put his newest player to debut, Shaqiri. Shaqiri also proved himself more worthy of being a core player than the coatings by contributing assist for Daniel Sturridge goal in the 65th minute.
Then, entering the 72nd minute, Liverpool added advantage after Ojo was able to execute a penalty after Herrera fouled Andy Robertson in the penalty box.
And, the ultimate goal in this match was beautifully scored by Xhaqiri using a bicycle kick action. Starting from the attack on the left wing, Ben Woodburn off a cross into the area 12 inside the penalty box. Xhaqiri who stands free then make a leap to kick the ball into the Man United goal.
