Liverpool Overcome Barnsley Test in FA Cup, Szoboszlai's Blushes Endured
Liverpool made light of a slow start to dispatch Barnsley 4-1 in the FA Cup third round, their comfortable margin of victory ultimately ensuring Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai's blushes were spared. The Hungarian midfielder gifted Barnsley a goal with a showboating error that saw substitute Adam Phillips tap home the equalizer.
The visitors had started brightly, with Davis Keillor-Dunn heading against the post in just 29 seconds and Nathanael Ogbeta coming close to opening the scoring later on. However, it was Szoboszlai who gave Liverpool the lead with a stunning 30-yard strike, only for Phillips to equalize after the showboating error.
Liverpool's superior quality eventually told, though, as Florian Wirtz scored a decisive third goal and Hugo Ekitiké added a fourth in stoppage time. The German midfielder had initially missed an opportunity to extend Liverpool's lead before making amends with a fine finish into the top corner.
Conor Hourihane, Barnsley's head coach, was left fuming after Szoboszlai's error and expressed disappointment at his side's discipline levels throughout the match. "It is such an amazing feeling for Adam scoring in front of the Kop," Hourihane said. "But it was a little bit disrespectful from their player... Delighted for Adam, but disrespectful from their player's point of view."
Liverpool manager Arne Slot echoed Hourihane's sentiments, stating that Szoboszlai's behavior was "not helpful" and questioning why the Hungarian midfielder felt the need to showboast in an FA Cup game. The Red Men won comfortably, thanks largely to Wirtz's class and a strong team performance.
In contrast to their League One opponents, Barnsley were well-organized and posed a threat on several occasions, but ultimately found themselves outclassed by Liverpool's quality. For Szoboszlai, the win marked a welcome return to form after a few disappointing performances of late, and provided some redemption for his side.
Liverpool made light of a slow start to dispatch Barnsley 4-1 in the FA Cup third round, their comfortable margin of victory ultimately ensuring Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai's blushes were spared. The Hungarian midfielder gifted Barnsley a goal with a showboating error that saw substitute Adam Phillips tap home the equalizer.
The visitors had started brightly, with Davis Keillor-Dunn heading against the post in just 29 seconds and Nathanael Ogbeta coming close to opening the scoring later on. However, it was Szoboszlai who gave Liverpool the lead with a stunning 30-yard strike, only for Phillips to equalize after the showboating error.
Liverpool's superior quality eventually told, though, as Florian Wirtz scored a decisive third goal and Hugo Ekitiké added a fourth in stoppage time. The German midfielder had initially missed an opportunity to extend Liverpool's lead before making amends with a fine finish into the top corner.
Conor Hourihane, Barnsley's head coach, was left fuming after Szoboszlai's error and expressed disappointment at his side's discipline levels throughout the match. "It is such an amazing feeling for Adam scoring in front of the Kop," Hourihane said. "But it was a little bit disrespectful from their player... Delighted for Adam, but disrespectful from their player's point of view."
Liverpool manager Arne Slot echoed Hourihane's sentiments, stating that Szoboszlai's behavior was "not helpful" and questioning why the Hungarian midfielder felt the need to showboast in an FA Cup game. The Red Men won comfortably, thanks largely to Wirtz's class and a strong team performance.
In contrast to their League One opponents, Barnsley were well-organized and posed a threat on several occasions, but ultimately found themselves outclassed by Liverpool's quality. For Szoboszlai, the win marked a welcome return to form after a few disappointing performances of late, and provided some redemption for his side.
he was really struggling lately but that goal was insane 
i mean yeah, showboating error and all, but the guy's got skills 
liverpool played so well overall, wirtz is a beast on the pitch 
and ekitiké's finish was sick 
i'm just glad adam scored for barnsley tho 
even if it did come after that embarrassing mistake from szoboszlai 
anyway, great win for liverpool and congrats to szoboszlai on getting back in the game 
Anyway, Liverpool looked sharp and their squad depth is really starting to pay off. Wirtz's goal was insane! 
. Barnsley gave 'em a run for their money, though - those League One teams are getting more organized by the minute 
... I mean, it's just one little mistake in a big game and he's getting roasted by the opposition and the refs 
. You gotta think about the bigger picture, his team's trying to make a comeback against a stronger opponent. And honestly, he's still been doing alright for himself, just having an off patch 
. The fact that Liverpool won comfortably doesn't change the fact that Szoboszlai made a silly error 
. It's all part of the game, gotta learn from your mistakes and move on 
. And then he goes and does this stupid showboating thing in front of the whole stadium... what a rookie move 
. At least their team showed some class, unlike that "star" Szoboszlai 
i feel bad for him tho, showboating in an fa cup game is just not cool. but lfc dominated, wirtz was on fire 
12-15 shots on goal vs 13 for Liverpool 
Barnsley had like 55% possession too 
when he tries to show off on the field it's like he's trying to make his teammates look bad... i get it he's a great player but c'mon man! 
i feel bad for Adam Phillips scoring that equalizer he deserved a better goal than that 
but seriously tho the showboating error was wild 
Ekitiké adding that fourth goal just sealed it for them 
. Can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds for these plucky League One heroes 
️ what's wrong with szoboszlai? does he not know when to shut up and play?? poor lad needed that win and redemption but seriously szoboszlai needs to get his head in the game 
. Szoboszlai's back on form now, and that's all that matters for Liverpool fans 
those showboating moments r just embarrassing 
hope szoboszlai learns from his mistakes next time out 