In a thrilling Carabao Cup encounter, Liverpool advanced to the quarter-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bournemouth.
The match came to life in the 31st minute when Cody Gakpo showcased his poacher’s instincts, pouncing on a blocked shot from Harvey Elliott to open the scoring from close range.
Bournemouth, refusing to bow down, found their equalizer in the 64th minute. Justin Kluivert made his mark with a powerful header at the back post from a well-delivered corner.
With the tie evenly poised, the match was destined for a dramatic conclusion. It was Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez who emerged as the hero of the night.
In the 84th minute, he delivered a stunning strike from the left corner of the box, leaving fans in awe and securing Liverpool’s passage to the quarter-finals. The dramatic twists and turns made for a captivating contest in the Carabao Cup.