Burton Albion vs. Liverpool: Score and Reaction from 2016 EFL Cup

Liverpool reached the third round of the English Football League Cup after helping themselves to five goals against Championship side Burton Albion on Tuesday night.

Divock Origi, Roberto Firmino and Daniel Sturridge found the net for last season’s finalists at Burton’s Pirelli Stadium. Sturridge scored a brace, while Liverpool also profited from a Tom Naylor own goal as a strong Reds squad ran out comfortable 5-0 winners.

Sky Sports EFL confirmed both starting lineups. Liverpool’s included new signings centre-back Joel Matip and wide forward Sadio Mane. The latter was dearly missed during the 2-0 Premier League defeat at Burnley over the weekend:

KICK-OFF: Follow Burton Albion v Liverpool live on Sky Sports 1 or follow it right here: https://t.co/mdbYXixanT pic.twitter.com/KR3Odn2gpv

— Sky Sports EFL (@SkySportsEFL) August 23, 2016

Meanwhile, Burton were counting on wing-back Lloyd Dyer and goalkeeper Stephen Bywater to keep their big-league opposition at bay.

The latter was soon called into action when Firmino stung Bywater’s palms with a bullet header from an Adam Lallana cross in the 10th minute. Yet it didn’t take long for the Reds to go in front.

Not surprisingly, it was danger man Mane who created the goal, skinning defenders on the right edge of the box before rolling a low cross for Origi to turn in from close range.

Sky Sports EFL showed the finish:

GOAL! Burton Albion 0-1 Liverpool (Origi) Watch live on SS1 or follow updates here: https://t.co/mdbYXiOLfr pic.twitter.com/eCRpSZMcWb

— Sky Sports EFL (@SkySportsEFL) August 23, 2016

Meanwhile, OptaJoe confirmed how much Origi loves cup football since making his Liverpool debut:

6 – Six of the 11 goals Divock Origi has scored for Liverpool have been in cup competitions (4 in League Cup, 2 in Europa League). Knockout.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 23, 2016 …

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