Liverpool - Bournemouth: With a great Ekitike, the Reds give themselves a big scare but ensure the essentials, the summary

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On an emotional night at Anfield, with a tribute to Diogo Jota, Liverpool kicked off their title defense with a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League season opener. The match began tensely with an early incident. Before the half-hour mark, the game was briefly interrupted when Bournemouth staff reported racist comments from a spectator directed at Antoine Semenyo. The game resumed, and Liverpool shifted gears. Summer signing Hugo Ekitike delivered Anfield before the break. Assisted by Alexis Mac Allister, the Frenchman took advantage of a favorable counterattack before easily beating Petrovic (1-0, 37th). A dream debut continued after the break. In the box, he provided the assist for Cody Gakpo's second-half goal (2-0, 49th).

The Cherries aren't giving up. Having been irresistible with Bournemouth last year, Antoine Semenyo lights up the second half by reducing the deficit (2-1, 64th) before scoring a solo masterpiece to equalize (2-2, 76th). Tensions are rising in the Anfield stands and whistles are heard from the stands. But that was before the 88th minute of play when Federico Chiesa smashes a volley into the back of the net (3-2, 88th). In added time, the inevitable Mo Salah joins in the fun and completes the score (4-2, 94th).

Liverpool have started the season on a note that is both shocking and spectacular, but the Reds have secured the essentials by starting the Premier League season with a win.

After this victory against Bournemouth, Liverpool's players will quickly have to turn their attention to the rest of the league, with two clashes awaiting them. Next week, the Reds will travel to Newcastle before hosting Arsenal at the end of August.

Held against the Cherries until the 88th minute, the Reds won thanks to two goals from Federico Chiesa and Mo Salah. Relive this irrational end to the match as if you were there.

Leading 2-0, the Reds were pegged back by Bournemouth thanks to two goals from Ghanaian Antoine Semenyo. These two goals conceded come on top of Crystal Palace's two goals in the Community Shield last weekend. Arne Slot will undoubtedly point the finger at his players' defensive performance.

Relive Hugo Ekitike's first Premier League goal this season live.

Having arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer, Hugo Ekitike shone on his Premier League debut. A proactive player in the exchanges and his efforts, the striker was rewarded with a goal in the 37th minute. After the break, the former Parisian provided the assist for Cody Gakpo's second-half goal.

Facing the Kop, which pays tribute to Diogo Jota, Mo Salah remains transfixed as he applauds the fans. The Egyptian is deeply moved on the pitch.

There is total communion between the Reds players and their supporters.

The match ends at Anfield where Liverpool wins 4-2 against Bournemouth!

Only Mo Salah believed it! After a clearance, the Egyptian made a huge run from the opposite wing. He recovered the ball and entered the box before switching to his right foot. The number 11 shot from the opposite side and scored the Reds' fourth goal.

It's already time to celebrate in the stands at Anfield!

Six minutes into added time, former Lorient player Eli-Kroupi Junior made his Premier League debut. Hill came on to replace Smith.

At the start of added time, Konaté pushes away a corner.

Liverpool's savior is Federico Chiesa! After a vicious cross from Salah, the ball is cleared by Diakité. From the penalty spot, the Italian volleys home, and Petrovic can do nothing. Anfield is plunged into euphoria.

As the end of regular time approaches, whistles descend from the stands at Anfield.

Second substitution for Andoni Iraola. Brooks is replaced by young Winterburn.

Arne Slot makes his final substitution with the exit of Florian Wirtz and the entry of Federico Chiesa.

Near the halfway line, Evanilson intentionally holds Dominik Szoboszlai by the jersey.

What a performance from Antoine Semenyo! Starting from his own half, the Ghanaian raced upfield about 70 meters before fooling Ibrahima Konaté with an inside hook. The winger fired a left-footed cross to equalize.

Hamed Junior Traoré replaces Alex Scott for Bournemouth.

Hugo Ekitike, replaced by Curtis Jones, is widely applauded by the Reds' supporters. Joe Gomez replaces Mac Allister and will occupy the right-back position. This change follows Endo's difficulties.

The Reds have been struggling since pulling one back. The Cherries are taking advantage of Endo's poor positioning and finding space behind the Japanese player.

Tavernier, who had gone behind Konaté, took advantage of Endo's poor control to cross. Virgil Van Dijk beat Evanilson to the ball and cleared it for a corner.

Well launched behind Salah, Wirtz ultimately doesn't get his cross in enough.

Bournemouth pull one back! On the left wing, Brooks breaks free behind Endo. He crosses in front of Konaté and Semenyo appears at the penalty spot to deflect the ball with his left foot. Alisson can only deflect the Ghanaian's shot.