After Alisson Becker scored for Liverpool to keep them in the Champions League race, we had a look back through the times that goalkeepers have scored in the Premier League.
Liverpool defeated West Brom 2-1 in the Premier League, after Alisson scored through a header off of a corner in the 95th minute in The Hawthorns to keep their Champions Cup dreams alive.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the win, an emotional Alisson mentioned where his love for football started and how he wished that his late father Jose could have been there to watch him score the winner.
"I am too emotional these last months after everything that has happened with me and my family," Alisson said. "Football is my life, I have played ever since I can remember as a human being with father.
"I hope that he was here to see it, but I am sure that he saw it with God on his side and is celebrating. For my family, and for the boys, what a fight."
Alisson was unable to travel home for his father's funeral in February due to the COVID-19 restrictions, making this last-minute winner even more emotional for 28-year-old 'keeper.
"I have been away from interviews for a long time," Alisson said. "When I talk about it I get emotional, but I just really wanted to thank all of you [the fans], all the Premier League, all the players.
"I received letters from managers, from players, from teams... I just want to say thank you to everybody from the supporters to the team. If it wasn't for you I could never get through this.
"I am away from my family since it happened. My wife has been amazing with me, my kids give me energy, and this is the way that God loves us; through people."
Goalkeepers scoring
Asmir Begovic - Stoke v Southampton 2013
Just to remind you, Asmir Begovic once scored a PL goal from his own box 1⃣3⃣ seconds in the game.
The goal has been recognized as the longest in competitive football.
Obviously one of the most bizzare goals we've seen in the PL..#TBThursday
pic.twitter.com/k18l1RvePu— SportyBet (@SportyBet) February 13, 2020
Peter Schmeichel - Everton v Aston Villa, 2001
Remember when Peter Schmeichel scored this volley for Aston Villa?pic.twitter.com/zJILkWH8Hf
— 90s Football (@90sfootball) August 27, 2018
Brad Friedel - Charlton v Blackburn, 2004
The episode of #OnThisDay from 2004 when Brad Friedel scores an 89th minute equaliser & still ends up on the losing side 😲 pic.twitter.com/DoNMC13l29
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 21, 2019
Paul Robinson - Tottenham v Watford, 2007
Not something you see every week...🤨#OnThisDay in 2007, Paul Robinson scored for Spurs against Watford! 🗓 pic.twitter.com/SvDsoAujd0
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 17, 2020
Tim Howard - Everton v Bolton, 2012
Happy Birthday Tim Howard 🇺🇸
Is this the best ever goal scored by a goalkeeper?
pic.twitter.com/vbCgUh43n8— Art of Football (@Art_of_Football) March 6, 2020
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