Ajax vs Liverpool: Fans Spot Roberto Firmino's reaction after Darwin Nunez missed open goal in UCL clash

Ajax vs Liverpool: Fans Spot Roberto Firmino's reaction after Darwin Nunez missed open goal in UCL clash

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:15 PM
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  • Darwin Nunez was the talking point once again during Liverpool's Champions League clash against Ajax
  • The former Benfica star left fans, including Roberto Firmino, in disbelief after he missed an open goal at the Amsterdam Arena
  • Firmino set up Nunez for what should have been Liverpool's second goal, only for the Uruguayan to see his effort bounce off the post
  • Nunez made amends in the second half as he doubled Liverpool's lead shortly after the break, before Harvey Elliot crowned his side's victory with a third goal

Roberto Firmino was in utter disbelief after seeing his Liverpool teammate Darwin Nunez miss an open goal during their Champions League clash against Ajax.

Nunez is yet to live up to his billing since he joined the Reds from Benfica in the summer, with the star forward often coming under criticism due to his lack of incisiveness in front of the goal.

Wednesday night was no different for the Uruguayan as he missed a golden goalscoring chance during his side's trip to Ajax.

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Darwin Nunez celebrates his goal during the UEFA Champions League group A match between AFC Ajax Amsterdam and Liverpool FC at Johan Cruyff Arena. Photo by Jean Catuffe.
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The visitors were leading 1-0 courtesy of Mohamed Salah's opener when Nunez was presented with the opportunity to double his side's advantage.

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Firmino was the engineer of the big chance after he pulled the ball back inside the box to set up Nunez.

However, the Uruguay international somehow managed to miss the target when it looked easier to score.

The ex-Benfica ace saw his effort come off the post - much to the disbelief of fans, including Firmino.

Firmino was caught on camera dumbstruck at how his teammate had managed to miss the open goal, with hawk-eyed fans spotting the moment.

One posted:

"Firmino's reaction to that miss."

A second added:

"Look at Firmino’s reaction man. He literally gave it to him."

While another noted:

"Firmino’s reaction to Nunez’s miss is priceless."

Darwin Nunez redeems himself

Fortunately for Nunez, he was able to make amends in the second half as he drove home a powerful header shortly after the break to make it 2-0.

Harvey Elliot put the game beyond the hosts shortly after as the Reds roared to a 3-0 comfortable win.

The victory booked the Jurgen Klopp-tutored side a spot in the knockout round of the European tournament with a match to spare.

Liverpool are scheduled to host Napoli at Anfield in their last Group A fixture next week.

Klaassen goes viral for tickling Van Dijk

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Ajax had to employ unusual tactics in a bid to stop Liverpool during their Champions League clash on Wednesday night.

At one point, Davy Klaassen was spotted tickling Virgil van Dijk's armpits in a bid to put him off during a set piece.

However, Klaassen's unfamiliar strategy failed to work as Liverpool sunk the Dutch giants 3-0 at the Amsterdam Arena.

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Fred Kennedy has a Bachelor's degree in journalism (Daystar University), currently working as a Sports Editor. He has more than five years of experience in digital journalism.