Plymouth Argyle v Liverpool - as it happened
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90+11'FT: Plymouth Argyle 1-0 Liverpool. A scrappy first half ended with the deadlock still well intact. The home side were fearless on home soil against Europe's most in-form team and their efforts were rewarded when Ryan Hardie stepped up to convert a penalty after a handball from Harvey Elliott. Although fairly disappointing, Liverpool had multiple chances to equalise late on but goalkeeper Hazard's heroics sealed the win for the Championship side.
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90+10'Kelleher gets a header onto the cross but it is straight at Hazard and just like that Plymouth have done it! They are through into the fifth round of the FA Cup, eliminating quadruple-chasing Liverpool!!
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90+9'HAZARD AGAIN!!!! He is unbeatable today, massive, massive save on Nunez at the death. He tips it over the crossbar and Liverpool have a corner. ONE LAST CHANCE FOR LIVERPOOL!
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90+9'Yellow card for Talovierov and Liverpool have an important set-piece here!
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90+7'Under two minutes to go and the home crowd are starting to believe that the impossible is in fact, possible!
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90+4'Hazard with an incredible save to maintain Plymouth's lead! He somehow tips on Jota's shot around the post. It was headed into the top corner but the home side are still alive!
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90+2'Chance for Plymouth to seal the game! Tijani gets a header on a ball delivered to the back post but Elliott blocks it with his backside. Crucial intervention from the midfielder.
Yellow card
a Plymouth Argyle
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90'Yellow card for Hazard for time-wasting.
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90'Nine minutes of added time!!
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90'What a chance from McConnell, who could not find the target with an empty net. There was a mix-up between Katic and Hazard, as the goalkeeper came out of his lines to leave a loose ball at the feet of the young Liverpool midfielder on the edge of Plymouth’s box Katic is furious with Hazard but Taloverov came in to tell off his teammates. That was huge for Liverpool.
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88'Two minutes plus added time separating Liverpool from a shocking FA Cup exit. Anxious moments at Home Park.
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86'Sorinola looked hurt after a challenge with a Liverpool player but he seems good to continue. He concedes a corner for Liverpool.
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82'Another massive chance for the Reds as Quansah just about missed Chiesa's whipped ball at the far post. The defender stretched as much as he could've but it was not enough to make contact with the Italian's pass.
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81'Penalty hero Hardie is substituted for Obafemi.
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80'Ten minutes to go but hold your horses, it is still not over.
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77'Plymouth win a corner, earning the cheers of their home crowd who now believe the win is within their grasp.
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76'Kone-Doherty comes on for Nyoni to make his debut for Liverpool.
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72'Double substitution for the home side as Budu, who was just booked by the referee, and Randell make way for Boateng and Tijani.
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70'Bundu is cautioned by the referee for his foul on Nyoni. The forward caught the Liverpool youngster with his studs.
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66'Plymouth make a change as Pleguezuelo is replaced by Palsson. Looks that the 28-year-old Spaniard has not been able to hit the ground running after that knock.
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59'Mabaya, who came on in the first-half to replace Gomez, exits the pitch to make way for Darwin Nunez.
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57'Pleguezuelo is down as he seems to have hurt himself. He makes his way on the sidelines to be treated by the medics but he should be good to continue.
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57'Nunez now spotted warming up as Slot needs solutions to turn this game around.
Goaaaaal from a penalty!
de Plymouth Argyle en el 53'
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Statistics of Ryan Hardie in FA Cup11
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53'GOALLLLLLLLLL PLYMOUTH ARE AHEAD AT HOME PARK!!! Ryan Hardie makes no mistake from the spot as he sends Kelleher in the opposite direction. Liverpool are trailing to the bottom-of-the-Championship side in the FA Cup. 1-0!
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51'PENALTY FOR PLAYMOUTH!! Handball from Elliott and there is no VAR so the decision cannot be reviewed!
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48'Plymouth causing danger straight at the start as Wright gets past Mabaya on the left wing, and cuts inside to shoot towards the goal. Endo gets an important block to send the ball out for a corner.
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46'Underway for the second half!!
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45+4'HT: Plymouth Argyle 0-0 Liverpool. A scrappy first half ends with the deadlock still well intact. The home side have been fearless in front of Europe's most in-form team, who have, on the contrary, fairly disappointed at Home Park so far.
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45+1'A frustrating game for Chiesa, who was just caught napping as he failed to latch onto a promising pass from Nyoni. He had plenty of space to whip in a cross but the ball goes out for a Plymouth throw-in.
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45'Three minutes of added time.
Yellow card
a Liverpool
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43'Yellow card for Mabaya for kicking the ball away after conceding a throw-in. Both he and Nyoni have now been cautioned.
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42'Plymouth with another long throw-in that ends up landing at the feet of Gyabi after a rebound. The midfielder and space to hit it on the volley but he sends it way off target.
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39'Jota and Pleguezuelo are spotted tussling in the penalty area as the corner was taken and referee blows the whistle.
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38'Corner for the hosts but Endo heads the cross away for a throw-in.
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36'Hazard is called into action for the first time this afternoon as he gets down to make a save on McConnell's shot. Comfortable save for the goalkeeper but that was Liverpool's first shot on target of the match.
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33'Bundu was almost through on goal but was brought down in the penalty box with two Liverpool players onto him. The home crowd are demanding a penalty but the referee is hearing none of it and lets the play go on.
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32'The Pilgrims have looked more dangerous in attack as Endo and Mabaya have been busy holding off the opposition. Endo gets an important block on Puchacz, who struck first-time from just outside the box.
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28'Slot's men are lacking any real threat at the moment. The trio Chiesa, Diaz and Jota are yet to put pressure on Hazard in goal.
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26'Sorinola puts a cross in the middle from the right flank but Endo is there to head it away from the danger zone.
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24'Great intervention from Plymout defender Talovierov, who tackles Diaz on the left flank to win a goal kick for his side.
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22'More than 70% possession for Liverpool but they are yet to create any chances in the game. Plymouth are doing well to contain the Premier League leaders so far.
Yellow card
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18'First booking of the game for Liverpool's Nyoni for stomping on Randell. The 17-year-old defender will be under pressure for the rest of the game.
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17'Game has resumed as the Pilgrims defender was treated by the medics. He is okay to carry on playing.
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15'Another player down with an injury, this time from the home side. Randell collides into his own teammate Katic and the latter seems to have lost a tooth.
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12'Plymouth had a corner and Gyabi hit a volley from the rebound but his attempt was blocked by Elliott.
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11'Gomez leaves the pitch with an injury and Mabaya comes on to replace him. As a result, the captain's armband goes to Diogo Jota.
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8'Play has temporarily stopped as Joe Gomez is down with what seems to be a hamstring injury after having just made his return. Heseems unable to continue.
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6'Liverpool give away a free-kick on the right flank as Harvey Elliot is found in an offside position from Chiesa's pass.
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5'Sorinola charging on the right flank before whipping the ball in the box looking for Hardie but it is just too deep and Kelleher has space to come out and catch it safely in his hands. That could've been dangerous for the Reds.
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4'Foul from Nyoni on Puchacz and Plymouth get a free-kick in defence.
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3'Joe Gomez, who started the game in the right-back position, switches roles with Enzo to get back into his preferred centre-back position.
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2'Good start from the home side to advance dangerously into the Liverpool half. Hardie's shot was blocked by Gomez before Chiesa went into defensive duty to concede a throw in for Plymouth.
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1'Underway at Home Park for Plymouth Argyle-Liverpool!
Start of match
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PRVWPlayers are out of the tunnel, here we goooooooooo!
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PRVWOn the bench for Arne Slot's side: Jaros, Nunez, Jones, Kone-Doherty, Mabaya, Nallo, Ngumoha, Norris, Young.
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PRVWLiverpool starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Kelleher (GK); Gomez, Quansah, Nyoni, Tsimikas; Endo, McConnell; Chiesa, Elliott, Diaz; Jota.
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PRVWOn the bench for Miron Muslic's side: Grimshaw, Mumba, Houghton, Obafemi, Boateng, Tijani, Al Hajj, Baidoo, Palsson.
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PRVWPlymouth Argyle starting lineup (3-4-2-1): Hazard (GK); Pleguezuelo, Katic, Gyabi; Sorinola, Bundu, Randell, Maxi; Puchacz, Wright; Hardie.
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PRVWConfirmed starting XIs have landed at Home Park!! Let's see what they're saying, starting as always with the hosts...
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PRVWLiverpool possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Kelleher (GK); Bradley, Quansah, Endo, Tsimikas; McConnell, Mac Allister; Chiesa, Elliott, Jota; Nunez.
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PRVWPlymouth Argyle possible lineup (3-4-2-1): Hazard (GK); Pleguezuelo, Katic, Talovierov; Sorinola, Randell, Houghton, Puchacz; Bundu, Wright; Hardie.
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PRVWWith that all settled, let's warm things up with some possible lineups!!
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PRVWThe same goes for Liverpool, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Tyler Morton the only injured members at present. However, with the Merseyside derby coming up on Wednesday, Slot is likely to make sweeping changes. Harvey Elliott, Jarell Quansah, Wataru Endo and Federico Chiesa could therefore all be handed opportunities to start this afternoon.
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PRVWFortunately for the Pilgrims, their injury concerns are not many. The only confirmed absences are those of Brendan Galloway, who is out for the remainder of the campaign, and Joe Edwards, who recently returned to team training after sustaining an injury in October. Kornel Szucs is also a significant doubt due to a muscle injury.
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PRVWChampionship side Plymouth Argyle are bottom of the table in the English second tier and, although clear underdogs, they will be hoping to upset Europe's most devastating side at the moment with a shocking win at Home Park.
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PRVWAfter today's game, they will return to Premier League action to take on Everton in what will be the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
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PRVWLiverpool are first in the Premier League, qualified directly in the last 16 of the Champions League after topping the league phase, through in the final of the Carabao Cup and will now be aiming to make it into the fifth round of the FA Cup.
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PRVWWith one trophy already in sight, Liverpool will be looking to seal a win this afternoon to progress into the FA Cup and boost their bid for an unprecedented quadruple in Slot's first season in charge.
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PRVWThe Reds are back to FA Cup action after eliminating Tottenham from the Carabao Cup with a 4-0 win at Anfield midweek to reach the final of the tournament, which will be played at Wembley against Newcastle.
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Pre-match
09 February 2025, 16:00
Referee: Samuel Barrott
Stadium: Home Park
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PRVWHello everyone and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the FA Cup fourth-round fixture between Plymouth Argyle and Liverpool, kick-off at 16:00 CET at Home Park in Plymouth, England.
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