Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher was hailed by supporters after making a save with his face to prevent the Reds from falling behind in the early stages of their Europa League quarter-final.
Kelleher was called into action in the third minute of Liverpool's last eight tie against Atalanta at Anfield.
The Italian side looked poised to take an early lead with the ball falling invitingly for Mario Pasalic in the box.
Kelleher dived at full stretch in front of the Atalanta star to make a crucial block to keep the match goalless.
Replays showed the Liverpool goalkeeper had blocked Pasalic's close range effort with his face, with Kelleher seen sporting a mark on his cheek where he made the block.
Former Liverpool star Steve McManaman, speaking on TNT Sports, hailed Kelleher for making the crucial stop and his contribution to Jurgen Klopp's side this season.
‘What a save this is by Kelleher and he’s got a mark on his face, X marks the spot where that save happened,' McManaman said.
‘He’s been brilliant [this season], we shouldn’t really call him a number two - only because Liverpool have Allison on the injury list!
'But he is certainly not a number two - he’s a brilliant number one.’
Klopp was seen mouthing 'wow' on the touchline, while Liverpool fans took to social media to hail Kelleher's save.
'Absolutely incredible save by Kelleher. Saved it with his face,' one fan wrote.
Another added 'Kelleher saving goals with his face now', while a third labelled the stop as 'outrageous'.
Kelleher was unable to prevent Liverpool from falling behind before half-time, with Gianluca Scamacca giving Atalanta a 38th minute lead.
The former West Ham striker's low effort went under Kelleher's body to give the Serie A side a shock lead.
The Irish goalkeeper was making his 26th appearance of the season for Liverpool.
Kelleher has played a vital role for the Reds this season and has deputised by Alisson during Liverpool's No 1's recent injury.
Fieirsuyz
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play with your head ..this
ClumsyManager98
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He saved with his face, but couldn't save his face in the end. 3:0[Hitface]
sawalorsuz
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Until he gets blinded before they would stop praising him. Let them know he never planned to save any ball with his eyes or face as you would think
Torres94
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That howler got me thinking what was the use of that incredible save
biscmnouz
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still got beat 3nil so there was no saving face/grace
Punnstuy
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Come wknd in epl you are going to be punished again because of ignorance and confusion !!
Punnstuy
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U dont need to under rate any team in this last eight , how and why klopp has done this
Teewise
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He just punished himself😂😂
30725522(deleted)
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I'll tell Atalanta that is not good
Manchesterisblue
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Klopp only got himself to blame for the defeat, that starting lineup is for a game against Sheffield United. This is europa last 8, at least be serious about it.
Ruykmoptz
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Klopp said no worries. we can plant 5 on their field.
Kebdknz
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Then He Got 3 Goals
Samclef123
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When you have a pathetic coach that doesn't know when to gamble or test run players,not even in a competition match like this,you will pay a big price.Jugen Klopp is a clown and a ridiculous coach.
Kristofa1
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Then what next after hailing him
bouaeilpr
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Are they not behind?😒 Rubbish
Vapdikrsz
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one trophy is gone for d reds
Kehabcelmz
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klopp is very very responsible for this match
divfar
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Liverpool is in trouble