Liverpool Edge Newcastle in Dramatic Carabao Cup Fifth Round Match
Resilient Reds Secure Comeback Victory
Liverpool FC staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Newcastle United 2-1 in the fifth round of the 2019-20 English Carabao Cup. Despite fielding the youngest starting lineup in the club's history, Newcastle put up a valiant effort.
The Magpies took the lead in the 37th minute when Ahmed El Mohamady scored after an assist from Diogo Jota. However, Liverpool rallied in the second half, with Andrew Robertson equalizing in the 86th minute and Sadio Mane securing the win deep into stoppage time.
The victory maintains Liverpool's position at the top of the cup standings and sets up a potential quarterfinal clash with Manchester City.
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