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LiverpoolFC 2-0 Leeds United: Ben Woodburn beomes Reds' youngest ever goalscorer

When the moment came, time seemed to stand still. It always does for the natural goalscorers.

A ball across goal to Divock Origi, a simple pass to his left and there stood a young man with history at his feet. At 17 years and 45 days, Ben Woodburn had the opportunity to become Liverpool’s youngest ever goal scorer.

It was a simple chance really but they have been missed. And the first goal of a senior career is never simple is it?

Ben Woodburn became Liverpool's youngest ever goalscorer and celebrated wildly after converting for the hosts
Ben Woodburn became Liverpool's youngest ever goalscorer and celebrated wildly after converting for the hosts
The 17-year-old forward celebrates in front of the Kop after making history for his storied football club
The 17-year-old forward celebrates in front of the Kop after making history for his storied football club
Woodburn, who made his Liverpool debut on Saturday, strikes home for the first time for the senior side
Woodburn, who made his Liverpool debut on Saturday, strikes home for the first time for the senior side
Leeds goalkeeper Marco Silvestri is unable to turn away Woodburn's powerful shot in the closing stages of the game
Leeds goalkeeper Marco Silvestri is unable to turn away Woodburn's powerful shot in the closing stages of the game
Divock Origi turns home Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross to give Liverpool the lead in the League Cup quarter-final
Divock Origi turns home Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross to give Liverpool the lead in the League Cup quarter-final
Origi and his Liverpool team-mates celebrate after the Belgian striker put the hosts ahead in Tuesday night's game
Origi and his Liverpool team-mates celebrate after the Belgian striker put the hosts ahead in Tuesday night's game
Leeds players Luke Ayling (left) and Ronaldo Vieira (right) left dejected after Origi's opening goal for Liverpool
Leeds players Luke Ayling (left) and Ronaldo Vieira (right) left dejected after Origi's opening goal for Liverpool
Chris Wood fires a shot into the Liverpool net, but his effort was ruled offside by the assistant referee on Tuesday
Chris Wood fires a shot into the Liverpool net, but his effort was ruled offside by the assistant referee on Tuesday

Woodburn made it look so.