Liverpool survived a testing evening’s work to ensure progression to the FA Cup semi-final…
Once again, we didn’t have it all our own way against Blackburn Rovers, who have proved worthy adversaries in our closely-fought FA Cup quarter-final, which was eventually decided by just one moment of brilliance.
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After a 0-0 draw at Anfield, it was Philippe Coutinho who scored the only goal at Ewood Park, as the Reds booked themselves a meeting with Aston Villa at Wembley!
The most noteworthy moment of a first-half of few chances saw Mamadou Sakho limp off with a worrying injury…
At the start of the second-half, it was Blackburn who came close through first Tom Cairney and then Ben Marshall. Thankfully for the Reds, Simon Mignolet was on hand to make two excellent saves…
With less than 20 minutes remaining, up popped that man Coutinho to score the vital goal…
It was almost the stuff of nightmares for the Reds in the dying seconds, as Rovers goalkeeper Simon Eastwood caused havoc in the Liverpool penalty area. Thankfully, we survived…