The Reds secured their passage through to the semi-finals of the EFL Cup with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Leeds United courtesy of goals from Divock Origi and Ben Woodburn.
Liverpool secured their passage through to the semi-finals of the league cup for the third year running with a 2-0 victory over Leeds United at Anfield. Goals from Divock Origi and young Ben Woodburn did the job for Jurgen Klopp as his hopes to avenge last year’s final heart-break stays alive.
Wijnaldum, Can and Mane were the only ones to retain their places from the side that beat Sunderland during the weekend as the boss looked to rest his key players for a tough run of December fixtures. Leeds United started off the blocks impressively and almost went ahead in under three minutes when Sacko was sent through on-goal only to be denied by Simon Mignolet in-goal.
There were lot of positives for the Reds after the game, especially the performances of academy boys like Ovie Ejaria, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ben Woodburn. Fans shared their thoughts on social media on a special night at Anfield that will well and truly be etched in the memory of a 17-year-old who finally burst into the lime-light.
76’: Trent Alexander-Arnold assists Origi in brilliant style
81’: Ben Woodburn scores on his second senior appearanceFuture of the Kop. pic.twitter.com/QeZIRUfyPt
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) November 29, 2016
6 – Divock Origi has scored six goals in his last six League Cup appearances for Liverpool. Flourish.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 29, 2016
What absolute class Alexander Arnold is, and that pass to assist Origi for the breakthrough goal was superb ?
— Indigo ? (@IndigoLFC) November 29, 2016
Unbelievable ball from Alexander Arnold. ????
Proper strikers goal from Origi too. ?#LFC— NoMessinGegenPressin (@WarriorLFC) November 29, 2016
Liverpool since losing to Burnley:
WDWWWWWDWWWWDWW.
Unbeaten in 15.
Incredible record – goodnight. pic.twitter.com/D35eGyxqXP
— Kloppholic (@Kloppholic) November 29, 2016
17 – Liverpool will now appear in their 17th League Cup semi-final, more than any other side. Regular.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 29, 2016
The last time Alexander- Arnold came out v Leeds he was as a young Liverpool mascot. Boss tha. #LFC pic.twitter.com/KdcLFk4HyI
— NoMessinGegenPressin (@WarriorLFC) November 29, 2016
10 – No team has scored more goals in the @EFLCup than Liverpool this season (10), although eight of those have come away from home. Potent.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 29, 2016
History maker ? pic.twitter.com/0uhga50xMR
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 30, 2016
Mignolet, confident.https://t.co/lz40Gi5ezi
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) November 29, 2016
Top save from Mignolet. Good for him. Really hope Simon has a good game tonight. Atmosphere electric, by the way. As it should be v Leeds.
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) November 29, 2016
Very happy with a clean sheet, but more importantly we’re into the Semis!! Congrats to Ben Woodburn as well making history tonight! #LFC ?⚽️ pic.twitter.com/IyF4Yzmcrt
— Simon Mignolet (@SMignolet) November 29, 2016
However, the positive vibes did not blind the supporters of what was another poor performance from much-maligned left-back Alberto Moreno. The Spaniard enjoyed a decent outing against Tottenham in the previous round but his performance last night did little to help his case.
Who had the 2nd minute in the ‘When Will Alberto Moreno Be A Liability Today’ bingo?
— Coral (@Coral) November 29, 2016
Alberto Moreno is Spanish for ‘headless chicken’.
— SH (@Sennesation) November 29, 2016
we can’t let these late goals distract us from the fact that Alberto Moreno is the worst player in #LFC history. #NeverForget #LivLee
— Chris Williams (@chrisjw27) November 29, 2016
I’d rather play with 10 men than have Alberto Moreno in the side.
— Jake (@JakeBrown_19) November 29, 2016
When Alberto Moreno is playing left back and starts to chase the ball out of position pic.twitter.com/tf2wVhp4sM
— Dän (@FutboIDan) November 22, 2016
@LFC thats moreno, dont pass to him
— Darren (@DarrenCam_) November 29, 2016
Please Moreno don’t take these wild shots just put in a sensible pass or cross
— Indigo ? (@IndigoLFC) November 29, 2016
Can someone please tell Moreno he isn’t John Arne Riise?
— Mik (#ForçaChape) (@MikLFC) November 29, 2016
