Liverpool edge Chelsea on penalties to reach quarter-finals of the EFL Cup

Liverpool secured their place in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup after overcoming Chelsea 6-5 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time, in the match that brought them together in the Round of 16 of the competition.

Chelsea took the lead through Morgan Rogers in the 40th minute with a successful penalty, but Liverpool quickly equalised with Cody Gakpo scoring another penalty in the 43rd minute.

The match ended in a draw between the two teams, leading them directly to penalties, which Liverpool won 6-5, securing their place in the quarter-finals, while Chelsea exited the competition.

Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili shone in the penalty shootout.