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2023 SOCCER360 AWARDS
“LIVERPOOL’S 7-0 DESTRUCTION OF MANCHESTER UNITED AT ANFIELD IN MARCH STANDS OUT FOR THE RIDICULOUS SCORELINE ALONE. ”
GAME OF THE YEAR - LIVERPOOL 7-0
MISS OF THE YEAR - DARWIN NUNEZ VS LUTON BEST CELEBRATION - ALEMMANIA AACHEN
MANCHESTER UNITED
Darwin Nunez’s miss at Kenilworth Road against Luton Town in the Premier League in November was a howler of the highest order.
It may not have been a swashbuckling to-and-fro game between sides attempting to outscore each other, still, Liverpool’s 7-0 destruction of Manchester United at Anfield in March stands out for the ridiculous scoreline alone. The Reds went at the break with a one-goal advantage before United’s capitulation in the second half.
Darwin Nunez has been lambasted by some sections for his erratic form in front of goal since his arrival
at Liverpool, but the Uruguayan still has a good goalscoring record for the Reds. He has missed several presentable chances despite his obvious talent, however his miss at Kenilworth Road against Luton Town in the Premier League in November was a howler of the highest order.
Jannik Mause’s winner in a 1-0 home victory over Fortuna Dusseldorf II saw several players run to the sideline, pick up some prop cards and cash and pretend to play.
German fourth-tier side Alemannia Aachen’s card- playing celebration in January spawned a number of copycat performances. Jannik Mause’s winner in a 1-0 home victory over Fortuna Dusseldorf II saw several players run to the sideline, pick up some prop cards and cash and pretend to play.
Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo (C) celebrates after scoring the fifth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United in Liverpool, Britain, 05 March 2023
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