A samba football showdown, the suspense returns

"Throughout that entire move, the weight of his one-two with Mane, the height of his flick over Otamendi, the rhythm of his stepovers against Stones, and the arc of his final chip over the keeper—every touch was just right."

"Not a single unnecessary movement, not a single wasted touch."

"What was even more frightening was that he did all of it at full speed."

"He never stopped, never adjusted, never hesitated for an instant."

"Every decision was made in a fraction of a second!"

"That goal was a display of individual ability at its absolute peak!"

"In world football today, perhaps only Messi could produce something close, but Chen Anno's movements were more fluid, more spectacular!"

"He was like a sprite dancing across the pitch!"

"He is the best in the world!"

"He is the GOAT!!"

The celebrations only ended after referee Andre Marriner urged them to get on with it.

But the fans in the stands were still lost in the brilliance of Chen Anno's goal.

The match was not over yet.

Liverpool's players were riding high, while Manchester City threw caution to the wind and went all in.

That goal had broken the earlier deadlock and opened the game up.

The physical battles became more direct, the challenges fiercer.

In the 60th minute, Mane was booked for a sliding tackle on Kyle Walker.

It was Liverpool's second yellow card of the match.

In the 65th minute, Bernardo Silva was also booked for a sliding tackle on Salah.

It was Manchester City's second yellow card as well.

Time flew amid the breathless tension, and soon the match reached the 68th minute.

Manchester City launched another attack.

Mbappe received the ball on the left and, faced with Achraf, burst past him with a sudden acceleration.

Although Achraf was a pacey