Rob Townsend: [BENJAMIN RIJKAARD… TAKE A BOW! THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS!]
The AZ Alkmaar bench exploded in celebration. Players off their feet, fists in the air. The coaching staff embraced, some still processing what they'd just witnessed.
Gerrard stood still, hands on his hips. Reina sat on the grass, shaking his head. Carragher, looking back at the net, exhaled sharply.
Brendan Rodgers clenched his jaw. On the touchline, Gertjan Verbeek punched the air, a grin stretching across his face.
Benjamin wheeled away with his arms outstretched. He ran toward the corner flag, sliding on his knees as teammates swarmed him.
Anfield was stunned. A moment of silence followed. Then frustrated groans, angry shouts. Some Liverpool fans applauded—not in support, but in reluctant respect.
Jamie Carter: [We are witnessing something special here. Benjamin, in his first-ever European game at Anfield, just embarrassed a Liverpool legend. And then had the composure to finish like that]
