Liverpool Stunned! Plymouth Knocks Reds Out of FA Cup in Historic Upset

Liverpool suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to Championship side Plymouth Argyle, crashing out of the FA Cup in a major upset. The decisive moment came in the 53rd minute when Ryan Hardie converted a penalty following a handball by Harvey Elliott.  

Despite dominating possession and creating multiple goal-scoring opportunities, Liverpool struggled to break down a resolute Plymouth defense. Goalkeeper Conor Hazard produced a stellar performance, making crucial saves, including a late stop to deny Darwin Núñez an equalizer.  

The defeat is a significant blow to Liverpool’s ambitions this season, as they had been chasing a historic quadruple. Adding to their woes, defender Joe Gomez was forced off after just eight minutes due to a recurring hamstring injury.  

For Plymouth, the victory marks their first win over Liverpool since 1956 and stands as one of the FA Cup’s most memorable giant-killings. The result underscores the unpredictability of the competition and leaves Liverpool with only three trophies left to pursue this season.