Wolves 1 Liverpool 3 RECAP - Highlights and reaction to FA Cup fifth round win
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Liverpool have won 3-1 at Wolves in their FA Cup tie thanks to quickfire second-half strikes from Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah and a further effort from Curtis Jones. And then it was up to Jones to effectively make the game safe with a fine finish before Hwang Hee-chan pulled one back in injury-time.Key Events23:40Paul WheelockGoodnightAnd thank you very much for joining us on our live blog.A very good second-half performance from the Reds sees them book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.We'll discover who they'll face in the last eight when the draw is made on Monday night.We'll have full coverage of that.But until then, enioy your weekend.23:16KEY EVENTWhat Liverpool away end did spoke volumes as Arne Slot left with no other choiceSome things old and something new ensured Arne Slot wasn’t left feeling blue at the end of another testing week for Liverpool.And while veteran campaigners Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah ultimately steered the Reds on course for the FA Cup quarter-finals, it was 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha who was the catalyst for a victory that will give Liverpool renewed hope a difficult season can still end with silverware.The genie is now very much out of the bottle regards Ngumoha, Slot surely no longer able to hold back the winger from continuing the progress that saw him the Reds’ stellar performer as they responded to Tuesday’s shock Premier League loss at rock-bottom Wolves.From his very first involvement, there was a sense of excitement and urgency that was sorely lacking from much of Liverpool’s efforts at Molineux three days earlier.It helps that Ngumoha isn’t carrying the weight of history – whether recent or seasons past – that has so impacted Slot’s side, at least mentally, for much of this campaign.His performance lifted not only the travelling Kop but also his team-mates, who fed off his infectious enthusiasm.
He is ready.READ IAN DOYLE'S VERDICT IN FULL HERE.23:15Paul WheelockVirgil van Dijk's late Rio Ngumoha demand said everything about fearless Liverpool talentShortly before his near 70-minute cameo came to an end here at Molineux, Rio Ngumoha, as he prepared to take possession for the umpteenth time of the night, was given a direct instruction from Virgil van Dijk. Subbed.Andy Robertson 8Little defensive work needed before interval and became the game-breaker with a superb opening goal and good cross for the second.READ IAN DOYLE'S PLAYER RATINGS IN FULL HERE.22:53Paul WheelockWATCH Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah goalsI popped the Curtis Jones goal in here earlier, but here Liverpool's first two goals...22:32Paul WheelockArne Slot reacts to Liverpool's wijnSpeaking to BBC Sport, the Reds boss said: "A lot of ball possession, them creating one chance and scoring one goal that was similar to three days ago.
He's a good boy, we look after him, and he's got to keep learning. Wolves 0-1 Liverpool (Andy Robertson)It's there!21:01Ian DoyleUnder way againBellegarde gets us going.20:50KEY EVENTLiverpool half-time ratingsAlisson Becker 6Made a few comfortable claims during a first half in which he was otherwise unemployed.Dominik Szoboszlai 6Slotted in at right-back once again but appeared reluctant to push down the flank too often.Joe Gomez 6Defended well enough before break and even had time to get forward and have a shot.Virgil van Dijk 6Not always on point with some of his passing but tried to inject into Liverpool’s play out from the back.Andy Robertson 6Little defensive work needed before break but understanding with Ngumoha still in early stages.Ryan Gravenberch 6Better than on Tuesday and a couple of shots before break, but not strong enough in possession at times.Alexis Mac Allister 6Flitted in and out of the game but sought to bring fellow midfielders into play when possible and struck some shots.Mohamed Salah 6Saw plenty of the ball first half but too often took the safe option or ran into his marker.Curtis Jones 6Playing as the number 10, worked hard to find spaces in which to play but not probing enough first half.