Wolves vs Liverpool: Hosts hold on to edge past Jurgen Klopp's men in FA Cup
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Your support makes all the difference.Ruben Neves fired Wolves into the fourth round as they dumped Liverpool out of the FA Cup.
The midfielder struck to clinch a 2-1 win at Molineux just after Divock Origi cancelled out Raul Jimenez’s first-half opener.
It was Liverpool’s second straight defeat after their 2-1 loss at Premier League title rivals Manchester City.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp made nine changes and gave debuts to three teenagers and saw his shadow side produce a flat display.
But they were denied a replay by John Ruddy’s superb save when he turned Xherdan Shaqiri’s free-kick onto the post, although Wolves were good value for their win against the lacklustre visitors.
Re-live the action below:
45+3 minutes: Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
Hoever loses the ball at the back, but he gets away with it as Otto fails to connect cleanly.
HALF-TIME: Wolves 1-0 Liverpool
Wolves go in at the break with a deserved lead.
It was a brilliant finish by Jimenez, but it came from Liverpool giving the ball away cheaply, which they've done constantly throughout the half.
The Reds need to up the tempo and quality if they're to get back into this game. Maybe Salah, Mane and Firmino should start warming up...
48 minutes: Wolves 1-0 Liverpool
Free-kick here for a high boot by Dendoncker on Keita - Wolves deal with the set-piece comfortably though.
50 minutes: Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
Another long throw by Bennett isn't dealt with by the Liverpool defence, and it rather fortunately falls into the hands of Mignolet.
GOAL! Wolves 1-1 Liverpool (Origi 51')
Out of nothing, Liverpool are level here!
Milner's shot just inside the area is blocked, but it falls to Divock Origi who shifts the ball onto his left foot, and shoots powerfully into the top corner.
Excellent strike, but it was a little too easy for the Belgian to get a shot off.
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