This Luis Suarez goal vs Sunderland was the first Premier League goal of the new 2011-2012 season. The Suarez goal v Sunderland AFC was scored in the 12th minute of the game in the Reds’ opening fixture of the 11/12 Premier League season against Sunderland on 13th August, 2011 ( 13/08/2011). Suarez’s goal vs Sunderland came shortly after the Uruguayan international had missed a penalty that could have put Liverpool ahead.