Liverpool eased past Wolves to reach the quarter-finals

2 min: Liverpool appear to be employing a one-man press. Jones. That’s it. Wolves play through it, and Mane dallies over a shot from the edge of the D. He can’t get one away, but then Gravenberch clips Toti and it’s a free kick for Wolves in a dangerous position, just left of centre, 30 yards out.

Liverpool get the ball rolling. “It’s 1-0 Falkirk,” writes Simon McMahon. “Hic!”

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Wolves 1 – 3 Liverpool FA Cup Man of the Match Rio Ngumoha – Liverpool FC Electric Youth Lights Up Molineux On a night where Liverpool needed a response after the disappointing Premier League defeat earlier in the week, it was the fearless energy of Rio Ngumoha that provided the spark. From the opening minutes, […]

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This time around, Liverpool made no mistake at Molineux. They stayed on the road to Wembley, thanks to two players signed in 2017, beloved veterans with uncertain futures. Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah scored the goals to ease the pain of Tuesday’s Premier League defeat before Curtis Jones’s strike completed a night of relative comfort. Wolves crashed back to the reality of eight remaining top-flight matches before the drop. Their goal from Hwang Hee-chan came far too late.

While Arne Slot expresses disappointment at the Premier League’s entertainment levels, a verdict hostage to fortune on Tuesday, his starting selection suggested an FA Cup exit would not be countenanced. Winning the trophy will not offer full job security but losing twice at the top flight’s bottom club in three days, a potentially telling blow, was avoided.

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The FA Cup 5th round kicked off with Wolves looking to grab another win over Liverpool, as the reigning Premier League champions fought to reclaim lost form.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Alisson Becker – 7.0

The giant Brazilian stopper was a relative bystander as his team controlled territory and opportunities in the opening 45 minutes.

After the restart, the Reds’ world-class keeper was strong to intercept high balls into the box and the home side looked to attack the box.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 7.0

The Hungarian international was tasked as the starting right back and was able to progress the ball from deep and from wider positions. A stinging shot from distance looked like it might open the scoring.

When the match resumed, the former Bundesliga star was able to bring composure and variety on the ball from deep. Was at fault for the consolation goal as the long punt should have been dealt with.

Andy Robertson – 9.0

The Scotland international was able to move freely up and down the line and ensure he was able to support Rio on the flank.

After the break, the veteran full-back was able to open the scoring with a superb strike from distance. The scorer then assisted with a superb cross moments later.

Joe Gomez – 7.0

The England international was calm and confident from the outset as he used his pace to react to counterattacks.

In the second half, the former Charlton man was always a solid and dependable foil for his skipper.

Virgil van Dijk – 8.0

The captain and leader of this team was steady and vocal as he looked to pin Wolves in their own half.

After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was needed to clear his lines with strong defensive play as Wolves started the half strongly.

Subbed – 80 mins

Alexis Mac Allister – 7.0

The Argentine international was the controller and man tasked with holding the middle ground as others moved to attack space.

After the break, the former Brighton star was again the responsibility-driven entity in the middle.

Subbed – 80 mins

Curtis Jones – 8.0

The England international was able to move around the pitch and press intelligently as part of a midfield three.

In the second half the former academy graduate was always willing to work and his perseverance brought a fine goal with a left-footed effort from the edge of the area.

Ryan Gravenberch – 7.0

The Dutch midfielder was very clever and vibrant on the ball as he tried to move forward with intent.

After the restart, the underperforming star was effective and able to assist Curtis Jones for the third goal of the night.

Rio Ngumoha – 9.0

The teenage attacker was electric and incisive in the first half as he attacked with pure instinct and speed to create opportunities time and time again.

In the second half, the elite potential winger was again delightful and full of invention as he threatened the Wolves’ backline continually.

Subbed – 68 mins

Man of the Match 

Mohamed Salah – 8.0

The record-breaking attacker was a little underused in the first half as much of the play was driven towards the right-hand side and a prodigy half his age.

After the break, the former Chelsea forward was able to hockey assist with good dribbling and awareness for the opening goal. The legendary attacker scored moments later emphatically.

Subbed – 68 mins

Cody Gakpo – 7.0

The Dutch attacker was able to hold the middle and link play as many of the patterns of play were undertaken from wide.

After the intermission, the former PSV star was able to break with pace and allow the counter that brought the opening goal.

Subbed – 85 mins

Substitutions;

Jeremie Frimpong – 7.0 (on 68)

Came on to add pace to the right flank.

Florian Wirtz – 7.0 (on 68)

Came on to bring different levels of threat from wide.

Ibrahima Konaté – 6.0 (on 80)

Came on to add more defensive solidity.

Trey Nyoni – 6.0 (on 80)

Came on to add more energy.

Kieran Morrison – 6.0 (on 85)

Came on to make his FA Cup debut.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 9.0

The starting lineup was as expected and built to bring a better result than that which unfolded on Tuesday.

The substitutions were well timed and allowed a rest period for some, as well as minutes for others.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

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Wolves 1 – 3 Liverpool: FA Cup Player Ratings The FA Cup 5th round kicked off with Wolves looking to grab another win over Liverpool, as the reigning Premier League champions fought to reclaim lost form. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. Alisson Becker – 7.0 The giant Brazilian stopper was a relative […]

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Ian Doyle with the Liverpool player ratings and scores from the 3-1 FA Cup fifth-round win over Wolverhampton Wanders at Molineux

Ian Doyle with the Liverpool player ratings and scores from the 3-1 FA Cup fifth-round win over Wolverhampton Wanders at Molineux

Wolves 1-3 Liverpool: Arne Slot’s Side Progress to FA Cup Quarter Finals Liverpool responded in emphatic fashion in the FA Cup, defeating Wolves 1-3 at Molineux to secure a place in the quarter finals. Just days after suffering a league defeat at the same ground, Arne Slot’s side delivered a far more convincing display, particularly […]

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Liverpool bounced back from their recent defeat to Wolves with a 3-1 win at Molineux to progress to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

Liverpool defeated Wolves in the fifth round of the FA Cup to reach the quarter-final of the competition

Liverpool defeated Wolves in the fifth round of the FA Cup to reach the quarter-final of the competition

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"Ливерпуль" взял реванш у "Вулверхэмптона" за поражение в Премьер-Лиге тремя днями ранее, одержав победу 1:3 над "волками" в рамках 5-го раунда Кубка Англии.

Первый опасный момент в матче на "Молинью" возник на шестой минуте, когда Коди Гакпо головой замыкал подачу Райана Гравенберха с левого фланга, но попал в штангу, вдобавок был зафиксирован офсайд.

В первом тайме "Ливерпуль" почти безраздельно владел мячом, нанес более десятка ударов, но по-настоящему реальных моментов не имел. "Вулверхэмптон" не показал и этого, ни разу не пробив за 45 минут, даже неточно.

Второй тайм начался с того, что "красные" нашли Робертсона на подступах к чужой штрафной, а Энди подработал мяч и вторым касанием поразил дальний угол ворот — 0:1.

Практически сразу гости забили второй гол. Робертсон с левого края штрафной сделал передачу во вратарскую на Мохамеда Салаха, и тот в касание поразил цель — 0:2.

"Вулверхэмптон" практически не сопротивлялся и на 74-й минуте пропустил еще раз. Кертис Джонс сместился вдоль границы штрафной и, улучшив свою позицию, пробил — 0:3.

В концовке матча Ибраима Конате упустил верный момент на четвертый гол. "Волки" ответили на это выходом один на один Хвана Хи Чхана, который воспользовался ошибкой Доминика Собослаи и переиграл Алиссона — 1:3.

Во многом игра получилась односторонней. "Ливерпуль" долго запрягал, прежде чем открыть счет, но "Вулверхэмптон" не показал впереди ровным счетом ничего. "Красные" отомстили "волкам" и стали первым четвертьфиналистом Кубка Англии.

"Вулверхэмптон" — "Ливерпуль" — 1:3 (0:0)

Голы: Хван 90 — Робертсон 51, Салах 53, Джонс 74.

"Вулверхэмптон": Джонстон, Тчатчуа, Москера, Сантьяго Буэно, Тоти (Родригу Гомеш 75), Уго Буэно (Волфе 88), Жоао Гомес, Эйнджел Гомес (Армстронг 61), Бельгард, Мане, Арокодаре (Хван 75).

"Ливерпуль": Алиссон, Джонс, Гомес, Ван Дейк (Конате 81), Робертсон, Собослаи, Макаллистер (Ньони 82), Гравенберх, Гакпо (Моррисон 86), Нгумоа (Вирц 69), Салах (Фримпонг 69).

Предупреждения: Сантьяго Буэно, Жоао Гомес — Собослаи.

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Завершился матч 1/8 финала Кубка Англии, в котором играли «Вулверхэмптон» и «Ливерпуль».

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