Key Takeaways:
- Liverpool secured a 4:1 victory over Barnsley at home to advance to the FA Cup fourth round
- Dominik Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike scored for Liverpool, while Adam Phillips netted for Barnsley
- Liverpool will host Brighton in the next round of the competition
Match Analysis
Liverpool confirmed their progression to the FA Cup fourth round after defeating Barnsley 4-1 at Anfield. The Premier League side established an early advantage through Dominik Szoboszlai, and goals from Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike ultimately proved too much for the visitors, who replied once through Adam Phillips.
Key Moments and Player Performances
Barnsley threatened to stun the hosts just 28 seconds in when Adam Phillips struck the post. However, Liverpool drew first blood in the 10th minute as Dominik Szoboszlai delivered a powerful drive from outside the box. Despite continued Liverpool pressure, Barnsley nearly levelled, but Jonathan Bland’s shot was saved by Giorgi Mamardashvili.
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Jeremie Frimpong doubled the lead with a spectacular long-range effort in the 36th minute. Four minutes later, Szoboszlai’s misplaced pass allowed Adam Phillips to capitalise, leaving him with an open goal to make it 2-1.
Barnsley were denied a potential penalty in the 62nd minute after Szoboszlai brought down Rhys Cleary, but the referee waved away the protests.
Liverpool asserted control in the late stages. In the 84th minute, Hugo Ekitike teed up Florian Wirtz, who curled in an impressive effort from the edge of the area to make it 3-1. Deep into added time, Hugo Ekitike rounded off the scoring, sprinting onto a pass from Wirtz and finishing from close range.
Looking Ahead
This 4-1 result means Liverpool will now prepare to welcome Brighton at Anfield in the FA Cup fourth round, where they will seek to continue their cup run.
