EFL results: Woodburn sends Liverpool into semis as Hull down Newcastle.
Liverpool youngster, Ben Woodburn made history as the club's youngest ever goalscorer by scoring the second goal in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Leeds in the league cup quarter-finals.The youngster aged 17years and 45 days enjoyed a moment to forever remember when he fired home in the 81st minute of the game in front of the home fans to eclipse Michael Owen's record
of 17years and 143daysLiverpool striker,Divock Original gave his side the in the 71st minute as he scored his fourth goal of the season.Woodburn came on in the 67th minute only to score in the 81st minute following a flowing move involving Original,Mane and Wijnaldum.
While it is too early to say a star was born on Tuesday, Woodburn's impressive pedigree at youth level and his fairytale first goal suggest he is one to watch.
In the day’s other quarter final, Premier League strugglers Hull beat second tier Newcastle 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the last four for the first time.
Both sides made a host of changes and a drab game didn’t come to life until the 89th minute when Hull’s Dieumerci Mbokani was sent off after lunging forward with his head at Jamaal Lascelles.
Newcastle took the lead eight minutes into extra-time when former Hull midfielder Mohamed Diame stabbed in, but Robert Snodgrass equalised 60 seconds later.
In the shoot-out, Hull goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic saved from Jonjo Shelvey and Dwight Gayle hit the crossbar before Jakupovic turned away Yoan Gouffran’s kick to clinch the win.
On Wednesday, Manchester United host West Ham and Arsenal face Southampton in the remaining last eight ties.
Both sides made a host of changes and a drab game didn’t come to life until the 89th minute when Hull’s Dieumerci Mbokani was sent off after lunging forward with his head at Jamaal Lascelles.
Newcastle took the lead eight minutes into extra-time when former Hull midfielder Mohamed Diame stabbed in, but Robert Snodgrass equalised 60 seconds later.
In the shoot-out, Hull goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic saved from Jonjo Shelvey and Dwight Gayle hit the crossbar before Jakupovic turned away Yoan Gouffran’s kick to clinch the win.
On Wednesday, Manchester United host West Ham and Arsenal face Southampton in the remaining last eight ties.
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