Upset Averted: Reds Clinch Thrilling FA Cup Win with Last-Gasp Strikes

In a match that saw both teams create scoring opportunities, Liverpool’s late goals proved decisive in their 2-1 win over Barnsley at Anfield Stadium. The visitors gave the Premier League giants a run for their money, pushing the likes of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk to their limits. Barnsley began brightly, with striker Alex Mowatt causing problems for Liverpool’s backline with his quick feet and clever movement. The Tykes’ high press also forced the Reds into several early mistakes, which they were fortunate to escape without conceding. As the first half wore on, however, Liverpool started to gain control of the game. A series of well-worked counter-attacks led by Fabinho and Trent Alexander-Arnold began to take its toll on the Barnsley defense, with the former finally finding the back of the net in the 55th minute. But the visitors refused to give up, and Mowatt levelled the scores just before halftime. The match remained locked at 1-1 until the final minutes of the second half, when Liverpool’s late surge proved too much for Barnsley to handle. Salah scored his first goal in over a month in the 88th minute, sending the Anfield crowd into raptures and securing the win. His strike followed by a second goal from substitute Darwin Nunez just three minutes later sealed the victory and sent Liverpool through to the FA Cup fourth round.