Liverpool faced a surprising 1-0 loss to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup, as manager Arne Slot rotated his lineup ahead of the Merseyside derby. His decision resulted in a disorganized performance, exacerbated by an early injury to Joe Gomez. Plymouth managed to secure their victory with a second-half penalty from Ryan Hardie, who later struck the post. Despite dominating possession, Liverpool struggled to create opportunities, while Plymouth's defense, led by a standout performance from goalkeeper Conor Hazard, successfully thwarted their attempts late in the game, marking a significant upset in the tournament.
Ryan Hardie's second-half penalty proved the difference, sealing a famous FA Cup upset for the Championship's bottom side, Plymouth Argyle.
Despite making ten changes, Liverpool's disjointed start was evident, especially following Joe Gomez's early injury, contributing to their inability to break down Plymouth.
Having ceding possession to Liverpool, Plymouth's defense remained solid, with Conor Hazard making crucial saves to preserve their lead deep into injury time.
This Liverpool side, despite dominating the Premier League and Champions League, failed to deliver against a lower-tier team desperate for survival.
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