Liverpool ease past Cardiff into FA Cup fifth round
Second-half strikes from Diogo Jota, Takumi Minamino and Harvey Elliott see Reds through
06 February 2022 - 19:09
by Agency Staff
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Liverpool’s Diogo Jota during the match against Cardiff City at Anfield in Liverpool, Britain, February 6 2022. Picture: PETER POWELL/REUTERS
Liverpool — Liverpool beat a young Cardiff City side 3-1 in the FA Cup on Sunday at Anfield to advance to the fifth round, with second-half goals from Diogo Jota, Takumi Minamino and Harvey Elliott.
After a goalless first half, Liverpool’s perseverance paid off eight minutes into the second period when Jota rose highest to head home a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross from a set piece for his 15th goal of the season in all competitions.
Liverpool doubled the lead when a defensive mix-up allowed new €45m signing Luis Diaz to steal the ball in Cardiff’s box and cut back after nifty footwork to Minamino, who fired home.
Midfielder Elliott then marked his return to action after ankle surgery earlier this season with a dazzling strike when he expertly controlled a cross from Andy Robertson before turning on the spot and volleying home.
Cardiff pulled one back as a consolation when 19-year-old Rubin Colwill initiated a counterattack after stealing the ball in midfield, and he finished it with aplomb with a shot from the edge of the box.
Liverpool will host Norwich City in the fifth round.
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Liverpool ease past Cardiff into FA Cup fifth round
Second-half strikes from Diogo Jota, Takumi Minamino and Harvey Elliott see Reds through
Liverpool — Liverpool beat a young Cardiff City side 3-1 in the FA Cup on Sunday at Anfield to advance to the fifth round, with second-half goals from Diogo Jota, Takumi Minamino and Harvey Elliott.
After a goalless first half, Liverpool’s perseverance paid off eight minutes into the second period when Jota rose highest to head home a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross from a set piece for his 15th goal of the season in all competitions.
Liverpool doubled the lead when a defensive mix-up allowed new €45m signing Luis Diaz to steal the ball in Cardiff’s box and cut back after nifty footwork to Minamino, who fired home.
Midfielder Elliott then marked his return to action after ankle surgery earlier this season with a dazzling strike when he expertly controlled a cross from Andy Robertson before turning on the spot and volleying home.
Cardiff pulled one back as a consolation when 19-year-old Rubin Colwill initiated a counterattack after stealing the ball in midfield, and he finished it with aplomb with a shot from the edge of the box.
Liverpool will host Norwich City in the fifth round.
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