Liverpool secured their spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Wolves.
Goals: Hwang 90+1′; Robertson 51′, Salah 53′, Jones 74′
Arne Slot made several changes following his team’s late defeat at Molineux during Tuesday’s Premier League match, giving young talent Rio Ngumoha a place in the starting lineup.
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The teenage winger created the first opportunity for the visitors, but his left-footed effort was saved at the near post by Sam Johnstone after being set up by Alexis Mac Allister.
Liverpool defeats Wolves to advance in FA Cup
It wasn’t until the early stages of the second half that the Reds found the breakthrough, as vice-captain Andy Robertson unleashed a spectacular strike from outside the box.
Mohamed Salah quickly doubled the advantage by firing Robertson’s cutback into the roof of the net; the goal was initially flagged offside but was later confirmed by VAR.
Curtis Jones sealed the victory with a powerful run and finish in the 74th minute, putting the match firmly out of reach for the struggling Premier League side.
Wolves found a consolation goal when Hwang Hee-chan broke away from Dominik Szoboszlai to deliver a low finish at the start of four minutes of added time.