Liverpool fielded a second-string starting eleven, but the team looked assured as the Reds beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 in the FA Cup third-round reply.An early golazo from Harvey Elliott gave Jurgen Klopp’s advantage and plenty of confidence that goes with it. The young midfielder’s strike also proved to be the winner.Floodlight failure at Molineux Stadium 💡#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/T5MaGSNbTt— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 17, 2023 The start of the game was marked by a sight that’s seldom seen on this level of football – the floodlights failed. It led to a surreal situation where the only light at Molineux was emanating from the advertising boards surrounding the pitch. But the break lasted only a few seconds and the match resumed.Liverpool have responded exceptionally well to their dismal showing against Brighton at the weekend and the 2-2 draw with Wolves which forced tonight’s match.Harvey Elliott 🤝 Scoring FA Cup bangersThe @LFC youngster spots the keeper off his line and bags a beauty 😮💨#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/nzq661Hico— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 17, 2023 Even though it was much changed, Liverpool’s side showed more energy and looked like they have a bit more hunger about them. Young guns Elliott and Stefan Bajcetic made a big difference – and even Naby Keita looked on song.Julen Lopetegui tried to breathe a bit of life into his team on the day they secured the signing of Paris Saint-Germain’s winger Pablo Sarabia. Sadly for them, Wolves’ best chance was Ruben Neves’ free kick from just outside the box. It looked destined for the net, but it flew just over the crossbar as Caoimhin Kelleher appeared to have gotten a slight touch on it.Good win for @LFC 18yr old Stefan Bajcetic was outstanding. #WOLLIV— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) January 17, 2023 Klopp brought in more experienced players in the final 20 minutes, with Mohamed Salah and Fabinho taking the field.Veteran striker Diego Costa came on late on for the hosts as a last-gasp attempt to force extra time, but Wolves’ fangs were blunt tonight.FA CUPThird round replaysTuesdayBoreham Wood – Accrington Stanley (postponed)Forest Green – Birmingham 1-2 (1-0)/Stevenson 5 – Jutkiewicz 50, Long 65/Swansea City – Bristol City 1-1 (0-0) extra time/Cooper 74 – Sykes 63/Wigan – Luton 1-2 (0-0)/Aasgaard 46 – Woodrow 49, Adebayo 90+8/Wolves – Liverpool 0-1 (0-1)/Elliott 13/WBA – Chesterfield 4-0 (1-0)/Swift 23, Rogic 49, Livermore 54, Malcolm 90+1/Wednesday22.45: (1.41) Leeds (4.50) Cardiff (7.50)***odds are subject to changeFourth round drawPreston North End v Tottenham HotspurSouthampton v BlackpoolWrexham v Sheffield UnitedIpswich Town v BurnleyManchester United v ReadingLuton Town v Grimsby TownDerby County v West Ham UnitedStoke City v StevenageBlackburn Rovers v Birmingham CityWalsall v Leicester CitySheffield Wednesday v Fleetwood TownManchester City v ArsenalBristol City or Swansea City v West Bromwich AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool or Wolverhampton WanderersFulham v SunderlandBoreham Wood or Accrington Stanley v Cardiff City or Leeds United
