Liverpool’s remarkable comeback against Barcelona is renowned, facilitated by a swift corner taken by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The quick response of ball boy Oakley Cannonier was instrumental in executing the legendary corner that resulted in the goal.
Cannonier, an aspiring striker within Liverpool’s academy, has demonstrated significant potential with commendable statistics.
The date of May 7, 2019, will forever be etched in Liverpool’s history as one of its most extraordinary days.
The Reds required a miracle to defeat Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final at Anfield, having suffered a 3-0 defeat in the first leg.
However, Liverpool astonishingly staged a comeback, winning 4-0 and securing their place in the final.
Their fourth goal of the evening, netted by Divock Origi, was the result of a quickly executed corner by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The defender astutely recognized Barcelona’s players were out of position and delivered a precise cross to his teammate, who finished expertly from close range.
But the goal wouldn’t have been possible without the actions of Liverpool’s ball boy, Oakley Cannonier.
The ball went out of play and Cannonier almost immediately provided Alexander-Arnold with another, allowing the right-back and Origi to catch Barca’s players off guard.
View the incredible moment in the video below:
Where Oakley Cannonier is NowThe striker is part of Liverpool’s youth set-upIt turns out the youngster, who turned 21 years old on May 6, is showing promise in the club’s academy.
Cannonier, a talented striker, scored his first goal for Liverpool’s Under-18s just months after his actions in the Champions League semi-final.
He continued to kick on and, in 2021, he signed his first professional contract at the club.
The Englishman has justified Liverpool’s decision to give him that contract. Cannonier scored 30 goals in 37 games for the Reds’ youth teams in the 2021-22 season. View Cannonier’s 2021-22 highlights in the video below: