📝 Description
Liverpool’s EFL Cup journey took a shocking turn at Anfield as Crystal Palace delivered a stunning 3–0 victory.
⚽ Goals:
- 14’ — Ismaila Sarr opens the scoring after a quick Palace transition.
- 38’ — Sarr strikes again, punishing Liverpool’s defensive gaps.
- 82’ — Yeremy Pino seals the win with a composed finish after a clever counter.
🔑 Key Moments:
- Liverpool’s young midfield struggled to maintain pressing structure, leaving spaces Palace exploited.
- Arne Slot’s second-half adjustment pushed Chiesa higher, but it only widened the midfield gaps.
- Walter Benítez’s calm distribution under pressure quietly dismantled Liverpool’s pressing attempts.
- Amara Nallo’s red card in the 70th minute ended any hopes of a comeback.
Crystal Palace’s tactical discipline and ruthless finishing made the difference, handing Liverpool their third defeat to the Eagles this season.
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