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Liverpool commenced their Premier League campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory against Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15, 2025, in a match marked by emotional tributes and a late comeback.

The game began with Liverpool taking a strong lead thanks to goals from Hugo Ekitike in the 37th minute and Cody Gakpo early in the second half (49th minute), putting them 2-0 up. However, Bournemouth staged a resilient fightback through Antoine Semenyo, who scored twice in the 64th and 76th minutes to level the match 2-2. Semenyo's presence was especially poignant as he reported racial abuse from the crowd during the game, causing a brief stoppage and drawing attention to the issue of discrimination in football.

Late in the game, Liverpool found their rhythm and regained control. Federico Chiesa scored the decisive goal in the 88th minute, followed by a stoppage-time strike from Mohamed Salah in the 94th minute, sealing the 4-2 victory for the hosts.

The match also carried deep emotional significance as it was the first competitive fixture at Anfield since the tragic deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in a car crash on July 3. Fans paid tribute with placards displaying “DJ20” and “AS30,” while players wore black armbands and held a minute's silence in their memory.

This encounter showcased Liverpool's resilience and attacking prowess amid an intense atmosphere touching on both celebration and somber remembrance, with Chiesa's late heroics earning special acclaim from those involved in the match.


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