Liverpool defeated Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup to advance to the semi-finals. The match was played at the stadium on the 28th, and both teams ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes. Liverpool won 6-5 in the penalty shootout, gaining momentum heading into the final, which was held that evening.
Liverpool had a chance to take the lead early in the match. Moises Caicedo earned a penalty in the 40th minute when he brought down Chelsea's Ryan Frafenberg. Chelsea's Morgan Rodgers converted it and the visitors took the lead. Liverpool tried to catch up, but Cody Gakpo leveled the score in the 43rd minute with a penalty from Wesley Fofana's handball.
Both teams' goalkeepers defended well, and no extra points were scored during the 90 minutes. The game went straight to a penalty shootout, with two kickers on each team missing, and the decision was decided by the eighth kicker. Joe Gomez converted Liverpool's penalty, which Fofana sent wide, resulting in Liverpool winning 6-5.
Liverpool's Wataru Endo remained on the bench but did not have a chance to play, and was not involved in the central part of the game. The result of the match will advance Liverpool to the Carabao Cup semi-finals and determine the date of their next opponent. Chelsea lost on penalties and were eliminated from the cup.
As for the next step, Liverpool will face their opponents in the semi-finals and aim to win the cup. Details of the match and future schedule will have to wait for official announcements.