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Liverpool advances in Carabao Cup after shootout against Chelsea

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Liverpool advances in Carabao Cup after shootout against Chelsea

Summary

Liverpool secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup by defeating Chelsea in a penalty shootout on Wednesday night. The match ended goalless after normal time, leading to a tense shootout where Chelsea's Wesley Fofana missed the crucial penalty, sealing the result at 6-5. Following the match, Jamie Carragher praised Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni for their contributions, particularly highlighting Ngumoha's impactful runs and Nyoni's dynamic midfield presence. Liverpool now prepares to face Bournemouth in the quarter-finals set for mid-December.

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By the Numbers

•Liverpool wins 6-5 on penalties against Chelsea
•Match was scoreless after regular time
•Wesley Fofana's missed penalty proved decisive
•Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni received praise post-match
•Liverpool to play Bournemouth in quarter-finals in December

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7:29 AMYahoo Sports — Jamie Carragher singles out Liverpool duo for praise as he toasts Carabao Cup victory

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Jamie Carragher singled out two Liverpool players for praise after the Reds defeated Chelsea in a penalty shootout to advance to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.With the teams...
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