First blood to Liverpool as Salah scores early from the spot in Madrid

Moussa Sissoko was adjudged to have handled.

By Adrian Russell Saturday 1 Jun 2019, 8:34 PM

Jun 1st 2019, 8:34 PM 6,288 Views 40 Comments

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LIVERPOOL TOOK EARLY control of their Uefa Champions League final against Spurs thanks to an early goal from the spot.

Slovenian referee Damir Skomina awarded a penalty to the Reds moments into the tie when Sadio Mane’s effort struck Moussa Sissoko on the arm.

Salah stepped up to strike past Hugo Lloris:

Tottenham 0-1 Liverpool

Salah gives Liverpool the lead from the penalty spot.#Salah #VMSport #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/iUrQCOj7xJ
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) June 1, 2019

Source: Virgin Media Sport/Twitter

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First blood to Liverpool as Salah scores early from the spot in Madrid