Liverpool 3-1 Manchester City: 2022 Community Shield won by Reds as Nunez scores on debut

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Liverpool vs. Man City result and reaction

Midway through the second quarter, the Uruguayan entered the game and immediately shown effort. He appeared to be quite in sync with the Reds' midfielders as he grabbed onto through balls and engaged in physical combat with the rival center-backs.

He ultimately contributed two game-changing plays by scoring on his header and winning the penalty. The relief and delight were obvious as he fell to his knees at the full-time whistle. Due to Nunez's preseason debut against Manchester United, Andy Carroll had been trending on social media a few weeks before. It was possible for the pressure to start building.

🔵 TEAM NEWS 🔵

XI | Ederson, Walker, Dias (C), Ake, Cancelo, Rodrigo, Bernardo, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Haaland, Grealish

SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Phillips, Stones, Gundogan, Alvarez, Foden, Mbete, Palmer, Wilson-Esbrand#ManCity | @HaysWorldwide pic.twitter.com/CqlGvcp3CQ

— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 30, 2022

In his post-game news conference, Klopp dismissed the unfounded criticism, saying, "[The debut was] good. extremely good It was obvious that he would improve with time. He will be assessed based just on appearance, which is not helpful. The preseason critique was absurd. The bench had a truly great influence.

This evening, The Sporting News was broadcast live from the East Midlands. Live updates and analysis are provided here.

🔵 TEAM NEWS 🔵

XI | Ederson, Walker, Dias (C), Ake, Cancelo, Rodrigo, Bernardo, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Haaland, Grealish

SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Phillips, Stones, Gundogan, Alvarez, Foden, Mbete, Palmer, Wilson-Esbrand#ManCity | @HaysWorldwide pic.twitter.com/CqlGvcp3CQ

— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 30, 2022

FINAL: LIVERPOOL WIN THE COMMUNITY SHIELD FOR 2022! Nunez celebrates by falling to his knees as Klopp prepares to hoist his third title of the year.

96 minutes: Wow! Haaland misses an almost open goal while wearing a wry smirk. After stopping Foden's shot, Adrian was already on the ground when Haaland swung toward the net and struck the bar. A day the new boy will never forget.

95th minute: Salah leaves the pitch for Curtis Jones after putting in a strong performance.

Goal at minute 94! Nunez makes his first goal! The Uruguayan dips low to score the game-winning goal. To Liverpool, 3-1.

Haaland has the ball in the net, but it was obviously out of play before Foden hooked it back into the No. 9 in the 92nd minute. On the other hand, Nunez's injury causes some brief concern for the other star signing.

Hope for City as seven minutes of additional time are announced in the 91st minute.

90th minute: Fabio Carvalho replaces Luis Diaz and makes another debut for the Reds.

Robertson rushes in to take down Bernardo Silva in the 88th minute, but he is unsuccessful. If there is a third late goal, it appears to belong to Liverpool.

86th minute: The Reds are back on top as Salah torments Cancelo once more before Elliott eventually feeds Keita, whose effort is saved. Nunez's header from the ensuing corner misses the mark.

The excellent Thiago is replaced in the 85th minute by Naby Keita.

Goal at minute 83! As Salah slots the penalty low to Ederson's left corner and just past the Brazilian, who dove in the proper direction, Liverpool regains the lead. 2-1.

80th minute: Penalty! Salah has the opportunity to make a difference from the spot after the decision is reversed.

In order to determine a potential penalty, we are now going to VAR.

Nunez's header in the 80th minute clearly strikes Dias' hand, but the Liverpool supporters behind the goal wave off their cries of "handball."

76th minute: Milner switches to right back, and Elliott enters the play just ahead of him. These changes to the Reds' lineup are like-for-like. A Bernardo Silva shot for City loops over but appeared dangerous.

74th minute: Both sides make changes. De Bruyne is heading toward Ilkay Gundogan after having a bad afternoon. Alexander-Arnold and Henderson are replaced by James Milner and Harvey Elliott under Klopp.

Goal at 72 minutes: After reviewing the goal, the VAR determines that Foden was onside during the buildup. Within 14 minutes, Alvarez makes his contribution, and the score is even.

Alvarez has the ball in the net, but it is ruled out in the 70th minute! Adrian stops Foden's first-time attempt as he charges in at the back post, but the Argentinian newcomer scores off the rebound before being pulled back for the England international's run.

Nunez has a good chance in the 64th minute. He seizes on a mistake and throws it right to Henderson, who in turn sets up the former Benfica player for a run. However, Nunez is unable to lift it over Ederson, so the desired debut is put on hold.

Nunez has drama already at 59 minutes! He goes one-on-one with Ake and presses forward toward goal before Ederson brings him down after he drags his touch wide. But the referee correctly pulls it back for offside rather than awarding a penalty.

58 seconds: A new signing When joining Mahrez, Julian Alvarez makes his City debut. Phil Foden is also on for Grealish, a fellow countryman. Nunez, who replaces Firmino for Liverpool, receives the loudest cheer of the day as he enters the field.

54th minute: As the second period settles into a fairly even rhythm, both sides are having their moments. Diaz is moving around effectively, occasionally dropping deep and central to scatter balls all over the place. Robertson is progressing in the empty space on the left.

47th minute: City take the lead to open the second half as Rodri lofts a pass into the six-yard box to find Mahrez. The Algerian manages to control it, but Adrian parries his comparatively feeble attempt.

46th minute: The King Power is back in action. No substitutions during the break.

A 1-0 score at the half means that the Reds are on track to win a third trophy in 2022.