Skip to content

Virgil van Dijk launches ball out of Anfield after Liverpool's late win

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player

Just after Liverpool scored their late winner against Tottenham, Virgil van Dijk launched the ball out of Anfield! Was it a clever way to waste time?

Watch as Toby Alderweireld's 90th-minute own goal sparked wild scenes of celebrations at Anfield, with Virgil van Dijk's actions in particular causing a stir.

Liverpool's breathed life into their Premier League challenge with the most dramatic of late victories against Tottenham on Super Sunday.

Upon clinching that crucial three points, Van Dijk collected the ball out of the Spurs goal after Liverpool's winner had trickled over the line and jogged towards the corner flag to join in with his team-mate's celebration before punting the ball up and over the Main Stand at Anfield.

But were Van Dijk's actions an overzealous celebration, or a shrewd way to waste time?

Also See:

Hit the video above and decide!

Play Super 6
Play Super 6

Predict 6 correct scores for your chance to win £250K.

Around Sky