Liverpool edges closer to Capital One glory

Jordon Ibe of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Capital One Cup semi final first leg match between Stoke City and Liverpool at Britannia Stadium on January 5, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England.

Liverpool substitute Jordan Ibe’s goal against Stoke City has given the club an advantage going into the second leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final. Ibe, on for Coutinho, struck at the far post in the 37th minute at the Britannia Stadium and Stoke failed to respond, leaving the score 1-0 to Liverpool. The second leg takes place at Anfield on Tuesday, January 26, with the winner facing either Everton or Manchester City in the final.

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