Little did the 13,599 who braved the wind and rain at Craven Cottage know they were witnessing a piece of Liverpool history.
With seven minutes remaining and the Reds leading Fulham 2-1 in their League Cup second round first leg tie, Don Hutchison received the ball on the right flank and swept a dangerous cross into the penalty area.
And there, at the far post, was an 18-year-old striker who finished first-time into the net to mark his senior debut with a well-earned goal.