Five-Goal Thriller: Liverpool Triumphs Over Norwich in FA Cup Showdown
Match Stats
 Liverpool 5 |
FA Cup 4th Round |
 2 |
|---|
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C. Jones 16'
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B. Gibson 88' | |
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D. Núñez 28'
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B. Sainz 69' | |
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D. Jota 53'
V. van Dijk 63'
R. Gravenberch 90+5'
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| 29 | Shots | 6 |
| 10 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 73% | Possession | 27% |
| 723 | Passes | 277 |
| 90% | Pass accuracy | 80% |
| 0 0 |
Fouls Yellow Cards |
0 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 13 | Corners | 2 |
Match Overview
The FA Cup clash between Liverpool and Norwich City on January 28, 2024, was a spectacle to behold.
The match took place at Anfield, with kick-off at 2:30 PM.
Participating Players
Liverpool's line-up included Alisson, Gomez, Konate, Nunez, Jones, Gakpo, Jota, Gravenberch, McConnell, Quansah, and Bradley.
Norwich City's team comprised George Long, Jack Stacey, Grant Hanley, Ben Gibson, Sam McCallum, Christian Fassnacht, Gabriel Sara, Kenny McLean, Onel Hernandez, Marcelo Nunez, and Ashley Barnes.
Injured Players
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson, and Dominik Szoboszlai were all major doubts due to injuries.
Norwich's Jonathan Rowe was ruled out due to a hand injury, and striker Josh Sargent was also absent due to fitness management after a recent lengthy lay-off.
Substitutes
Liverpool's substitutes included Kelleher, Van Dijk, Diaz, Szoboszlai, Elliott, Robertson, Clark, Beck, and Alexander-Arnold.
Norwich's substitutes included Borja Sainz, Liam Gibbs, Adam Idah, Jacob Sorensen, Przemyslaw Placheta, Angus Gunn, Dimitris Giannoulis, Kellen Fisher, and Caleb Ansen.
Hot News
The match was the first since Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp announced his decision to leave the club at the end of the season.
This added an emotional element to the game, making it a memorable event for all Liverpool fans.
A Storied Past
The FA Cup has been a stage for many memorable clashes between Liverpool and Norwich City.
The head-to-head record of these two teams in the FA Cup is filled with thrilling encounters, dramatic comebacks, and unforgettable moments.
Early Encounters
The first FA Cup game between Liverpool and Norwich City took place on February 6, 1909, with Norwich City emerging victorious with a 3-2 win. This was followed by two more wins for Norwich in 1937 and 19511.
Turning the Tables
However, the tide turned in favor of Liverpool in the subsequent years. Liverpool won their first FA Cup game against Norwich City on January 4, 1986, with a resounding 5-0 victory1. This marked the beginning of a series of wins for Liverpool in their FA Cup encounters with Norwich.
Recent Clashes
In recent years, Liverpool has continued to dominate their FA Cup matches against Norwich.
The most recent encounter took place in the fifth round of the 2021-22 season, where Liverpool eliminated Norwich.
The FA Cup matches between Liverpool and Norwich City have always been highly anticipated events, filled with excitement, suspense, a thrilling encounter, filled with emotion, skill, and sportsmanship.
Conclusion
Both teams showcased their talent and determination, making it a match to remember.
As the teams continue to face each other in this prestigious tournament, fans can look forward to more thrilling matches and unforgettable moments.
