Luis Diaz etched his name into Liverpool’s Sunday afternoon clash against Luton Town with a dramatic injury-time header, securing a 1-1 draw that left fans at the edge of their seats.

In the 80th minute, the hosts took the lead when substitute Tahith Chong seized the opportunity, putting the finishing touch on a swift counter-attack, leaving Liverpool trailing. Follow your favourite Premier League team with attractive football betting odds from Nextbet. 

As the whistle blew, Liverpool fans couldn’t help but feel the tension in the air as the Colombian sensation, Luis Diaz, made a memorable entrance into the game. Diaz, having come off the bench, met Harvey Elliott’s perfectly placed cross in the 95th minute, directing it past the Luton goalkeeper to earn the Reds a precious point.

The match began with a flurry of excitement, with both teams exchanging early blows. Ross Barkley tested Liverpool’s Alisson Becker, while Darwin Nunez challenged Thomas Kaminski at the other end. Nunez’s arrowed finish kissed the crossbar in a tantalizing moment, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats.

As the first half continued, Liverpool seized control, with Ryan Gravenberch’s driving run setting up Diogo Jota for a low save from Kaminski. However, Luton had their moments too, with Barkley firing over from outside the box.

The second half saw fewer goalmouth incidents, but Alisson had to stay alert to deny Kabore’s low delivery. Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold fired over from distance, while Luton had their best opportunity up to that point, with Morris denied by Alisson in a close-range duel.

Substitutes Gakpo and Elliott quickly combined, but Gakpo’s acrobatic flick missed the target. Nunez also had his chances, including a close-range header and a breakaway shot saved by Kaminski.

However, it was Luton’s counter-attack from a corner that broke the deadlock, with Chong poking the ball into the net after Kabore’s precise delivery.

Liverpool’s never-say-die spirit shone through as Diaz rose above his marker at the back post, nodding the ball beyond Kaminski in the dying moments to level the score at 1-1.

Alisson made sure Liverpool left with a point, brilliantly palming away Kabore’s effort in the final attack. A thrilling match at Kenilworth Road that had fans gripping their seats from start to finish. Get the latest updates from the Premier League only on Nextbet Sports.