Match report

Liverpool Defeats Norwich 5–2 in FA Cup Thriller

Liverpool
Liverpool
5–2
FT
Norwich
Norwich
Jan 28, 2024

Liverpool emphatically defeated Norwich City with a dominant 5–2 scoreline in the FA Cup clash on January 28. The Merseyside giants showcased their offensive firepower early, scoring three goals within the first 30 minutes through C. Jones, D. Núñez, and Diogo Jota. Despite Norwich's brief resurgence with two quickfire strikes by B. Gibson and B. Sainz, Liverpool extended their lead thanks to further goals from V. van Dijk and R. Gravenberch.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Liverpool 5–2 Norwich City
  • • Goals for Liverpool: C. Jones (16'), D. Núñez (28'), Diogo Jota (53'), V. van Dijk (63'), R. Gravenberch (90+5')
  • • Goals for Norwich: B. Gibson (22'), B. Sainz (69')
  • • Key Assistants: C. Bradley, D. Szoboszlai

Lineups

Liverpool

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson Becker (G)
  • 84 C. Bradley (D)
  • 5 I. Konaté (D)
  • 78 J. Quansah (D)
  • 2 J. Gomez (D)
  • 38 R. Gravenberch (M)
  • 53 J. McConnell (M)
  • 17 C. Jones (M)
  • 20 Diogo Jota (F)
  • 9 D. Núñez (F)
  • 18 C. Gakpo (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 V. van Dijk
  • 26 A. Robertson
  • 8 D. Szoboszlai
  • 66 T. Alexander-Arnold
  • 7 L. Díaz
  • 42 B. Clark
  • 62 C. Kelleher
  • 19 H. Elliott
  • 63 O. Beck

Norwich

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 12 G. Long (G)
  • 3 J. Stacey (D)
  • 5 G. Hanley (D)
  • 6 B. Gibson (D)
  • 15 S. McCallum (D)
  • 16 C. Fassnacht (M)
  • 26 M. Núñez (M)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 17 Gabriel Sara (M)
  • 25 O. Hernández (M)
  • 10 A. Barnes (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Borja Sainz
  • 19 J. Sørensen
  • 11 A. Idah
  • 30 D. Giannoulis
  • 8 L. Gibbs
  • 20 P. Płacheta
  • 51 C. Ansen
  • 28 A. Gunn
  • 35 K. Fisher

Timeline

  1. Liverpool
    16' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Jones · Assist: J. McConnell
  2. Norwich
    22' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Gibson · Assist: Gabriel Sara
  3. Liverpool
    28' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Núñez · Assist: C. Bradley
  4. Liverpool
    53' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    Diogo Jota
  5. Liverpool
    55' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ibrahima Konaté · On: V. van Dijk
  6. Liverpool
    55' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Gomez · On: A. Robertson
  7. Liverpool
    55' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Jones · On: D. Szoboszlai
  8. Norwich
    61' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Hernandez · On: B. Sainz
  9. Norwich
    62' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Grant Hanley · On: Jacob Lungi Sørensen
  10. Norwich
    62' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Barnes · On: A. Idah
  11. Liverpool
    63' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    V. van Dijk · Assist: D. Szoboszlai
  12. Liverpool
    66' Liverpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Núñez · On: T. Alexander-Arnold
  13. Norwich
    69' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Sainz
  14. Liverpool
    79' Liverpool subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. McConnell · On: L. Díaz
  15. Norwich
    83' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. McCallum · On: D. Giannoulis
  16. Norwich
    84' Norwich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Fassnacht · On: L. Gibbs
  17. Liverpool
    90'+5 Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Gravenberch · Assist: C. Bradley

Match Stats

Stat Liverpool Norwich
Fouls 7 3
Pass Accuracy 90% 80%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 29 6
Corners 13 2
Total Passes 723 277
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 7 0
Shots on Target 10 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 12 1
Possession 73% 27%
Accurate Passes 654 222
Shots Inside Box 18 2
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 11 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Liverpool's early goals by Jones and Núñez within the first 30 minutes set a strong pace, showcasing their offensive capabilities.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes like van Dijk and Gravenberch further solidified Liverpool’s control in the latter stages, sealing their victory with two late goals.