Liverpool visited the Home Park for their Fa Cup fourth round against Plymouth ArgyleHoping to continue their dream season. But in an exciting meeting, they were reddish by a 1-0 defeat, urges fans to notice that as one of the largest upsets in the FA Cup history.
Fielding of a rotated squad but still has key players as Luis DiazThe Diogo Jotaand Federico ChiesaLiverpool started strongly. Although they dominated the possession, they only managed one shot on goal during the first half and could not break down Plymouth’s defense. The shocking moment came during the second half, when Plymouth capitalized on a mistake.
In the 56th minute, Darko Gyabi controlled the ball inside the box, and Harvey Elliott was judged to have handled it. Plymouth’s Ryan Hardie got up to convert the penalty and gave the home leadership the lead. Liverpool pushed on a leveler, but Plymouth’s goalkeeper Conorical Was the hero of the match and pulled off a series of crucial rescues, including a prominent performance at stoppage time.
Plymouth Argyleis currently struggling near the bottom of EFL championship (England’s second division), Liverpool only handed over its fourth defeat in 38 matches this season. Although you stand out in the Premier League, Champions League and reach the final of the Carabao Cup, Liverpool’s dreams of a quadruple was dashed by this shock result.
Fa Cup’s biggest upsets
While Liverpool’s defeat against Plymouth came as a surprise, this is not the first time a Premier League giant has been knocked out by a lower divisional page in the early stages of the FA Cup.
One of the most remarkable upgrades occurred in January 2013, when Liverpool met Oldham athletic in the fourth round. Despite stars like Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge and Jordan Henderson, Liverpool were eliminated after a 3-2 defeatWith the League One side that secured the victory despite a bad shape.
Another memorable FA -Cup uptake
- Chelsea 2-4 Bradford City (Third Division) – FA CUP 4th round, January
- Manchester City 0-1 Wigan Athletic (Premier League moved) – FA Cup Final, May 2013.
- Stevenage (4th division) 3-1 Newcastle United – FA Cup 3rd round, January 2011.
- Stoke City 2-3 Blyth Spartans (Non-League) -Fa Cup 4th round, February 1978.
- Sunderland (2nd Division) 1-0 Leeds United – FA Cup Final, May 1973.
- Wrexham United (4th division) 2-1 Arsenal – FA Cup 3rd round, January 1992.
- Hereford United (non-league) 2-1 Newcastle Utd – FA Cup 3rd round replay, February 1972.
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