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Liverpool strikers copy Jota's 'crocodile celebration' after scoring in first game since his death
Liverpool players and fans have paid tribute to Dioga Jota at the Reds' first game since the Portuguese forward died in a car crash with his brother.
The Merseyside club's supporters held Jota banners in the stands at the Deepdale Stadium during their side's pre-season friendly away match against Preston. There was a rendition of the club's anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone" which was performed by Claudia Rose Maguire - wife of former Preston player Sean Maguire - shortly before the match kicked off at 3pm.
Preston captain Ben Whiteman laid a wreath in front of the visiting supporters before the game. In a reference to the late Liverpool player's shirt number, an image of Jota and Silva was displayed on the Deepdale's big screen in the 20th minute.
Fans of both clubs broke into applause and a rendition of a song about Jota. Around 13 minutes later, Liverpool player Conor Bradley put his side 1-0 up before celebrating in a subdued manner with his teammates.
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez scored in the 53rd minute to make it 2-0 and marked the goal by doing Jota's trademark "crocodile celebration.
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