In a thrilling match, Liverpool starlet Ben Woodburn made history as the teenage striker became the club’s youngest ever goalscorer(Nov29) that lead a 2-0 win over Leeds in the League Cup quarter-finals. Wood burn who is aged 17 years and 45 days enjoyed the game completely and in the 82nd minute at Anfield, he fired home in front of the famous Kop End to eclipse the previous record set by Michael Owen who was 17 years and 143 days old when he scored against Wimbledon in May 1997.
After this victory and record, Owen tweeted, “Another record taken from me!!! Congratulations BenWoodburn on becoming the youngest ever scorer for LFC at 17yrs and 45 days. #KopEnd.”
Woodburn made his senior debut for Liverpool on Saturday as a late substitute in a Premier Win League win over Sunderland and this made him the club’s third youngest first team player. Cheshire-born Woodburn, who recently signed a long-term contract with Liverpool, is a Wales Under-19 international, but he still remains eligible to play for England at senior level.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said, “Ben, we know how young he is, but he looks like this in training. It’s a nice story and all the boys are really happy for him,”Everyone is smiling in the dressing room. It’s a good moment for him and a good moment for us.”
Klopp’s team is already through to the League Cup semi-finals for the third successive year and all thanks for Woodburn and Diock Origi and now Klopp seems to be much relaxed gearing up for the next round. Klopp has a strong record in League cup games and he has now won seven of his nine League Cup games with Liverpool, who hope to lift the trophy for the ninth time after losing to Manchester City in the final last term.
Liverpool who were looking pretty slow somehow gradually took charge and Sadio Mane’s pass slipped Georginio Wijnaldum into the penalty area, but the Dutchman’s shot struck the far post.
Then, in the 76th minute, Alexander-Arnold whipped in a cross from the right and Belgian striker Origi stretched to guide the ball home at the near post for his fourth goal of the season and third in the League Cup.
Woodburn came on in the 67th minute and his dream came to true when he smashed into the net following a flowing move involving Origi, Mane and Wijnaldum.
Lucas added of Woodburn, “He is a brilliant young player. He did very well. A goal will give him the confidence to keep learning.”
