Liverpool beats Brighton and advances to League Cup quarter-finals

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In a game with five goals in the second half, Gakpo (2) and Luis Díaz guarantee victory for the Reds

Liverpool beats Brighton and advances to League Cup quarter-finals
Liverpool beats Brighton and advances to League Cup quarter-finals

THE GAME

Liverpool beat Brighton 3-2 on Wednesday in the round of 16 of the English League Cup. Playing as visitors, Arne Slot’s team opened up a 2-0 lead with two fine goals from Gakpo early in the second half. After a gift from Quansah, Adingra reduced the lead in the 36th minute of the second half. Four minutes later, Luis Díaz scored the third for the Reds. And in the 45th minute, Lamptey scored Brighton’s second, with a deflection off Quansah that beat goalkeeper Jaros. With the victory, Liverpool secured a place in the quarter-finals. The opponent will be known after the draw.