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Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

Jordan Henderson's priceless reaction as he's told on camera his opener was an own goal

Jordan Henderson was left gutted after being told that his opener in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Villarreal was an own goal.

The Reds put one foot in the Champions League final by beating Unai Emery's men in the first leg of their semi-final at Anfield and it was Henderson's 53rd-minute cross which broke the deadlock. The 30-year-old drove forward down the right flank and his delivery was deflected in off Villarreal defender Pervis Estupinan, deceiving goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli at his near post.

Although Henderson wheeled away in celebration, UEFA officials put it down as an own goal and the Liverpool captain was only told post-match. BT Sport reporter Des Kelly explained to Henderson that it was a "big deflection," to which the midfielder replied: "I thought it went straight in." The disappointment on Henderson's face was clear, as left-back Andy Robertson teased his skipper with a laugh.

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