Wolves vs Liverpool: Hosts hold on to edge past Jurgen Klopp's men in FA Cup
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Your support makes all the difference.Ruben Neves fired Wolves into the fourth round as they dumped Liverpool out of the FA Cup.
The midfielder struck to clinch a 2-1 win at Molineux just after Divock Origi cancelled out Raul Jimenez’s first-half opener.
It was Liverpool’s second straight defeat after their 2-1 loss at Premier League title rivals Manchester City.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp made nine changes and gave debuts to three teenagers and saw his shadow side produce a flat display.
But they were denied a replay by John Ruddy’s superb save when he turned Xherdan Shaqiri’s free-kick onto the post, although Wolves were good value for their win against the lacklustre visitors.
Re-live the action below:
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp explains the reasoning behind some absentees from Liverpool's match-day squad:
The teams are out and we're all set to go here at Molineux!
There will be a minute's applause now for Wolves legend Bill Slater who died on December 18.
2 minutes: Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
Some early action for Liverpool debutant Rafael Camacho, but he deals with the threat well.
4 minutes: Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
Looks like there could be an early problem for Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren here - he's hobbling and pointing to the bench.
Early problem here for Jurgen Klopp - no Van Dijk on the bench remember.
Lovren is now down receiving treatment.
6 minutes: Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
Early substitution here. Lovren is coming off, and is replaced by SIXTEEN year-old Ki-Jana Hoever.
Wow, what a moment for the young man.
10 minutes: Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
Jonny has an opening on the right-hand side, but his shot is blocked by Moreno behind for the first corner of the game.
The corner is dealt with by the Reds, but it's set up for a long-throw for Wolves...
12 minutes: Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
The throw by Ryan Bennett is headed out by Fabinho, and Moutinho's first time volley is high into the stands.
15 minutes: Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
James Milner is cautioned after cynically pulling back Diego Jota. Clear yellow.
Wolves' free-kick is cleared as far as Ruben Neves, who blazes an ambitious effort well over the bar.
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