On Sunday, Steve Kerr took a break from NBA draft prep to watch the English Premier League. Headlining the EPL’s slate of soccer fixtures was a battle between two top of the table clubs.
Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp led the defending Premier League champions into Ethiad Stadium for a matchup against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. After 13 minutes of scoreless football, Sadio Mané provided Liverpool’s first chance for a score.
After streaking into the box, Liverpool’s No. 10 was clipped from behind by Kyle Walker. As Mané fell to the ground, the referee quickly blew the whistle to award Liverpool with a penalty kick.
Former Golden Boot winner Mohamed Salah blasted the penalty kick past Ederson Santana de Moraes to give Liverpool the 1-0 advantage.
Watch Salah’s penalty goal via @FCYahoo on Twitter:
Mo Salah with a confident penalty to put Liverpool up 😎
(via @NBCSportsSoccer)pic.twitter.com/8zRY9Sa0XF
— Yahoo Soccer (@FCYahoo) November 8, 2020
Following Salah’s penalty strike, the Golden State Warriors head coach chimed in on Twitter to celebrate the goal.
Via @SteveKerr on Twitter:
Salah!
— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerr) November 8, 2020
However, for Liverpool, Salah’s penalty wasn’t enough to close out the home club. Gabriel Jesus was able to sneak a crafty goal by Allison Becker to tie the game. The 1-1 score stood for the remainder of the match, resulting in a draw between Liverpool and Manchester City.
Kerr, a noted Liverpool fan, often weighs in on social media when The Reds are in action in the Champions League or the Premiership.
Next on the schedule, Liverpool will travel to the Midland of England for a tilt against Jaime Vardy and first-place Leicester City.
