FA Cup Liverpool wins 1-0 against Everton in Merseyside Derby... Minamino's 'Debut'

Curtis Jones (20) of Liverpool and players celebrating a goal / Photo by Liverpool Official Twitter Capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Sung-yeol] Takumi Minamino (25) made his debut in the Merseyside Derby between Liverpool and Everton, where Liverpool won 1-0.

On the 6th (Korean time), Liverpool defeated Everton 1-0 at Anfield in Liverpool, UK, in the 2019-20 season FA Cup 3rd round round of 64 home match, advancing to the round of 32. The rivalry match between the two teams based in Liverpool, Merseyside, attracted fans' attention.

Minamino, who started the match, played for 70 minutes until he was substituted out.

In the first half, both teams overcame crises with goalkeeper saves, ending 0-0.

Everton had many unfortunate moments. In the 5th minute of the first half, Delph's shot was blocked by Adrian's knee, and in the 11th minute, Holgate's header, which followed a free kick, went straight to Adrian, failing to shake the net.

Liverpool also had a chance in the 40th minute of the first half when Origi dribbled and shot between defenders, but Pickford made a sensational diving save, preventing a goal.

The deadlock was broken by Liverpool.

In the 25th minute of the second half, Liverpool substituted Minamino for Oxlade-Chamberlain, and in the 26th minute, after a one-two pass between Origi and Jones, Jones's right-footed shot slightly passed over Pickford's hand and resulted in a goal.

After gaining the lead, Liverpool maintained an aggressive attitude and led the game, securing a 1-0 victory thanks to Jones's superb goal.

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