PHILIPPE COUTINHO SCORED the only goal as Liverpool booked an FA Cup semi-final date with Aston Villa thanks to a 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers in their quarter-final replay at Ewood Park.
The Brazilian shot low across goal with 20 minutes left as Liverpool finally broke down Gary Bowyerโs resolute home side, who had earned a replay with a gritty 0-0 draw at Anfield.
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Blackburn battled bravely, and they caused brief late panic when goalkeeper Simon Eastwood was sent forward for a corner in injury time.
But they could not deny the Premier League side, as Brendan Rodgersโ search for a first trophy as Liverpool manager remained on course.
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