Liverpool booked their ticket to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 4-1 win against Shrewsbury Town, and it was a day to remember for Kaide Gordon, who bagged his first professional goal.
The 17-year-old winger signed for the Reds last year from Derby County. And since then, Gordon has made some impressive strides at youth level, with the attacker yesterday making his second start for the club.
Gordon started earlier in the season in the League Cup as Liverpool breezed past Norwich City 3-0. And Sunday saw the England youth international take the next step in his development by bagging his first professional goal.
The attacker’s quick feet and smooth finish saw Liverpool tie the game after Shrewsbury took a shock lead, and supporters on social media were impressed with how Gordon took his goal.
Indeed, at 17, Gordon is one of the youngest players ever to score a goal for Liverpool in the history of the club. And the strike set the Reds on their way to a routine 4-1 win against the League One side.
With Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane away at the Africa Cup of Nations, there is a strong chance that we could see more of Gordon in the coming weeks, especially now after bagging his first professional goal.
It was a moment to cherish for the youngster. And on social media, Liverpool fans were buzzing with Gordon after scoring his first goal for the first team.
Liverpool fans laud Gordon after first professional goal
Gordon was just one of many young players to start for the Reds today. Yet it was he who supporters were raving about after the full-time whistle.
Here’s what some Liverpool fans had to say about Gordon’s performance and his goal on Twitter…
https://twitter.com/Caitlinlfcx/status/1480186293451726849
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