Brighton v Liverpool live - League Cup latest as Luis Diaz seals dramatic win
LIVERPOOL SEALS THE DEAL
Cody Gakpo netted two goals and Luis Diaz struck a decisive late goal, leading Liverpool to a narrow 3-2 victory over Brighton and securing a place in the quarter-finals of the League Cup.
Liverpool made sure they wouldn't become the fourth consecutive champions of the League Cup to be eliminated in the fourth round. However, late goals from Simon Adingra and Tariq Lamptey had the away team on edge at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday.
The Reds also owed a debt of gratitude to goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros, who pulled off an incredible save to prevent Adingra from scoring just moments after Gakpo's powerful shot had given them the lead at the start of the second half.
Gakpo increased his score in the 63rd minute, right after Dominik Szoboszlai missed a great chance.
Although Adingra scored in the 81st minute, Diaz quickly added another goal for Liverpool, bringing their lead back to two. Lamptey's shot, which took a deflection, made it an exciting finish, but Liverpool managed to maintain their advantage and secure a place in the quarter-finals.
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