Match report
Liverpool Defeats Norwich 5–2 in FA Cup Thriller
Liverpool
5–2
FT
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
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16' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalC. Jones · Assist: J. McConnell -
22' Norwich Goal · Normal GoalB. Gibson · Assist: Gabriel Sara -
28' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalD. Núñez · Assist: C. Bradley -
53' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalDiogo Jota -
55' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1Off: Ibrahima Konaté · On: V. van Dijk -
55' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Gomez · On: A. Robertson -
55' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Jones · On: D. Szoboszlai -
61' Norwich subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Hernandez · On: B. Sainz -
62' Norwich subst · Substitution 2Off: Grant Hanley · On: Jacob Lungi Sørensen -
62' Norwich subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Barnes · On: A. Idah -
63' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalV. van Dijk · Assist: D. Szoboszlai -
66' Liverpool subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Núñez · On: T. Alexander-Arnold -
69' Norwich Goal · Normal GoalB. Sainz -
79' Liverpool subst · Substitution 5Off: J. McConnell · On: L. Díaz -
83' Norwich subst · Substitution 4Off: S. McCallum · On: D. Giannoulis -
84' Norwich subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Fassnacht · On: L. Gibbs -
90'+5 Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalR. 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.