Liverpool FC, featuring Egyptian players star Mohamed Salah, secured an emphatic 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday evening at Anfield in the fourth round of the FA Cup for the 2025-2026 season, booking their place in the Round of 16.
Liverpool dominated large phases of the match and converted their superiority into goals at key moments of the game, maintaining control against a resilient Brighton side.
Midfielder Curtis Jones opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, capitalizing on a well-delivered cross to give the Reds a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
In the second half, Salah played a decisive creative role, assisting the second goal scored by Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai in the 56th minute.
The Egyptian forward then won and converted a penalty in the 68th minute, sealing Liverpool’s third goal and effectively ending the contest.
Salah remained influential throughout his time on the pitch before being substituted in the 77th minute, as head coach Arne Slot opted to rest him and introduce youngster Rio Ngumoha as Liverpool shifted focus to game management.
The result reinforces Liverpool’s strong form across competitions this season, as the Reds continue their pursuit of domestic silverware while maintaining momentum in cup competitions.
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