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Liverpool 1-0 Bournemouth

Back underway.

Lawrence Ostlere15 August 2025 21:08

Half-time: Liverpool 1-0 Bournemouth

That Ekitike moment:

Lawrence Ostlere15 August 2025 21:02

Half-time: Liverpool 1-0 Bournemouth

Sky Sports has confirmed that Antoine Semenyo did indeed report an incident of racist abuse from a fan at Anfield during that first half.

Semenyo was comforted by teammates as he left the pitch at the break.

Lawrence Ostlere15 August 2025 20:58

Half-time: Liverpool 1-0 Bournemouth

The whistle blows on an action-packed first half.

Hugo Ekitike’s well-taken finish is the difference at the break, but Bournemouth have had their moments and will fancy they can find a goal before the night is over.

Lawrence Ostlere15 August 2025 20:51

Liverpool 1-0 Bournemouth

45+2 min: Tavernier takes an ambitious shot from the set-piece when a cross might have been more threatening to Liverpool’s defence.

Bournemouth win a free-kick from Mac Allister in a dangerous position about 30 yards from goal.

Lawrence Ostlere15 August 2025 20:48

'Ekitike has made a dream start at Liverpool'

Richard Jolly at Anfield:

“Hugo Ekitike continues to make a terrific start to life at Liverpool.

Andy Robertson immediately goes to warm up.”

Ekitike calmly slots home past Petrovic (AFP via Getty Images)

Richard Jolly15 August 2025 20:47

Liverpool 1-0 Bournemouth

40 min: Bournemouth are pushing for a reply, and Kerkez loses his cool in his efforts to deny his old team, flying in for a challenge and picking up a yellow card.

Lawrence Ostlere15 August 2025 20:44

GOAL!



Hugo Ekitike celebrates after scoring Liverpool's opener (Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Lawrence Ostlere15 August 2025 20:39