Ryan Hardie fired Plymouth Argyle into the FA Cup fifth round with a dramatic penalty, as the Championship strugglers stunned Premier League leaders Liverpool with a 1-0 victory.
Arne Slot made 10 changes to the side that lifted the Carabao Cup against Tottenham, and the decision backfired as Plymouth pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the tournament. The Pilgrims became just the fourth lower-league team in FA Cup history to defeat a club sitting atop the English top flight on the day of the match.
Liverpool struggled to create clear-cut chances in a lackluster display, and the hosts took full advantage. They grabbed the lead in the 53rd minute when Hardie coolly slotted home from the spot after Harvey Elliott was penalized for handball.
Despite late opportunities for Diogo Jota and Jarell Quansah, Liverpool failed to find an equalizer, allowing Plymouth to follow up their third-round triumph over Brentford with another historic win.
The Championship’s bottom club has now reached the fifth round for the fifth time in their history, while Liverpool will shift their focus back to their battles for silverware in the Premier League, Champions League, and Carabao Cup final.
SOURCE: Eurosport
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