Event: FA Community Shield — Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace at Wembley (August 10, 2025)
Goal: Ekitike made a sensational start to his Liverpool career by scoring in the 4th minute, assisted by Florian Wirtz (The Guardian, The Sun, X (formerly Twitter)).
Significance: It was his debut goal for the club, giving Liverpool an early lead and immediately setting the tone for the match (The Sun, Liverpool FC).
From eyewitness reports, the finish was described as “brilliant”—a confident strike that showcased his clinical edge (ESPN.com). Liverpool’s official site celebrated the moment, noting that both Ekitike and Frimpong scored their first goals for the club in the same match—a rarity not seen since 2006 (Liverpool FC).
Fan Reaction: On Reddit, supporters were quick to hype up the moment:
“Wirtz and Ekitike linking up, you love to see it”
“That is a ridiculous debut goal. And not because of the finish but because of his link-up play before it…”
(Reddit)
Summary
- When? 4th minute of the Community Shield match today (August 10, 2025)
- What happened? Ekitike scored on his Liverpool debut, assisted by Wirtz
- Why it matters? It kickstarted an explosive start for Liverpool’s new signings and got fans buzzing immediately
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