Liverpool advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup courtesy of a 3-1 win on home turf against Championship outfit Cardiff City on Sunday afternoon.
MATCH PROCEEDINGS
It was a slow start to the Anfield showdown for either side despite the hosts fielding a strong XI on paper in the hopes of making it to the next round of the competition.
Caoimhin Kelleher was forced into the action early on and the Irishman’s errors between the goalposts thankfully did not put his side behind.
The opening breakthrough arrived only in the second period with Diogo Jota finding the back of the net with a well-timed header from a Trent Alexander-Arnold delivery into the box.
Takumi Minamino soon added to Liverpool’s slender advantage with the Japan international teed up by Janaury signing Luis Diaz who made an instant impact just minutes after coming off the bench.
It was a memorable third goal for the home side through the returning Harvey Elliot with a sublime finish as Andy Robertson put in a fine delivery for the youngster.
Cardiff could console themselves with a late goal to reduce the deficit with Rubin Colwell going past the Liverpool defence to put the ball past Kelleher.
