Adli’s Last-Minute Strike Ends Liverpool’s 13-Game Unbeaten Run

By Francis Onyach - Reporter

Kenya, 25 January 2026 - Liverpool’s 13-game unbeaten run ended in heartbreak as Bournemouth’s Amine Adli fired home a stoppage-time winner in a 3-2 victory at the Vitality Stadium.

The goal came in the fifth minute of injury time and left Liverpool with a crushing defeat after they had mounted a spirited comeback from 2-0 down.

Bournemouth stunned the visitors early in the match when Evanilson opened the scoring in the 26th minute. The hosts doubled their advantage just seven minutes later through Alex Jimenez, putting Liverpool on the back foot and threatening to derail them before halftime. Liverpool picked up the pace as the game wore on, showing resilience that had underpinned their long unbeaten run.

Just before the break, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk pulled one back with a header from a set piece, giving his side a lifeline. In the second half, Dominik Szoboszlai delivered with a powerful free-kick into the corner to level the score and spark hopes of at least salvaging a draw.

With both teams pushing for a winner, the match seemed destined for a shared point until the final moments. A long throw into the Liverpool box caused chaos that the Reds could not clear. Adli pounced on the loose ball and slotted home from a tight angle, sparking wild celebrations among the home fans. That finish not only sealed a memorable win for Bournemouth but also snapped Liverpool’s unbeaten streak at 13 games across all competitions.

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For Liverpool fans following the Premier League from Africa and beyond, this result will sting. The Reds had shown spirit to fight back and looked set to extend their run despite a shaky start. But football is often decided by moments, and Adli’s late strike was a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in this league.

The defeat raises questions about Liverpool’s consistency and defensive organisation, topics already under discussion after recent draws. It also puts added pressure on manager Arne Slot, whose side now risk dropping out of the top four depending on other results. For Bournemouth, the victory is a huge boost, lifting them away from the relegation zone and giving fans a result to savour.

In all, what promised to be a routine continuation of Liverpool’s unbeaten run turned into one of the most thrilling finishes of the season. Adli’s last-gasp goal will be remembered by Premier League watchers as a classic example of late drama changing the course of a club’s season.