Championship football team Plymouth Argyle caused a major upset in the fourth round of the FA Cup by beating Premier League giant Liverpool 1-0 at Home Park. Ryan Hardie’s penalty goal in the 53rd minute was the deciding factor in Plymouth’s historic victory.
In the first half, Liverpool dominated possession from the start, with Mohamed Salah and Darwin Núñez creating several dangerous opportunities. However, Plymouth’s solid defense held strong. On the other hand, Plymouth focused more on counter-attacks and set pieces. Despite Liverpool’s control, they couldn’t score in the first half.
As the second half began, Liverpool continued to dominate possession, but it was Plymouth who benefited from a penalty in the 53rd minute after a foul by Ibrahima Konaté on Joe Edwards in the penalty box. Ryan Hardie converted the penalty perfectly, giving Plymouth a 1-0 lead. Despite Liverpool’s increased pressure, Plymouth’s goalkeeper Michael Cooper made crucial saves to maintain their lead.
Liverpool’s failure to score an equalizer led to their surprising elimination from the FA Cup. The match statistics showed Plymouth with only 32% possession compared to Liverpool’s 68%, while Liverpool had more shots and corners.
Liverpool’s early exit from the FA Cup was a big disappointment, while Plymouth’s victory marked a historic moment for the club. They advance to the next round with confidence, leaving fans and pundits stunned by their remarkable performance.
