Liverpool took a step towards Wembley as they secured a 1-0 victory over Stoke City in an absorbing Capital One Cup semi-final, first-leg tie at the Britannia Stadium on Tuesday night.
The Reds, who lost Philippe Coutinho and Dejan Lovren to injury inside the opening half, deservedly took the lead when substitute Jordon Ibe fired home from close range on 37 minutes after Adam Lallana’s low centre fell for him.
It proved to be the only goal of the contest, but was just rewards for the efforts of Jürgen Klopp’s side, who ensured they’ll take an advantage into the second leg at Anfield on January 26.
Liverpool made three changes to the side that started Saturday’s defeat to West Ham United, most notably with Kolo Toure replacing Mamadou Sakho in defence due to a knock.
There were also berths for Lallana and Joe Allen, with Christian Benteke and Ibe named on the bench.
Liverpool dio otro importante paso en su objetivo de llegar a Wembley al vencer 0-1 al Stoke City en el partido de la por semifinales de la Capital One Cup en el Britannia Stadium este martes en la noche.
Los Reds, perdieron dos jugadores muy temprano Philippe Coutinho y Dejan Lovren a los 18 y 34 minutos respectivamente y seria uno de estos substitutos, Jordon Ibe quien definido una gran jugada desde la derecha de Adam Lallana a los 37 mi nutos para adelantar a los Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool tuvo 3 cambios con relacion al equipo que perdio con West Ham el sabado pasado, el mas notable el ingreso de Kolo Toure por Mamadou Sakho, ademas de Adam Lallana y Joe Allen con Benteke y Ibe en el banco…
El partido de vuelta se jugara el 26 de enero….
La otra semifinal la disputan Everton y Manchester City, que juegan la ida este miercoles en Goodison Park.