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Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
As Simon Mignolet goes into the book for time wasting, a quick look at the stats so far.
Plenty of shots, lots of wayward shooting.
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Ibe smashes in from close range
Coutinho and Lovren taken off injured
Klopp seeking first trophy as Liverpool boss
Second leg at Anfield on 26 January
Away goals count double after extra time in second leg
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Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
Kevin Kilbane
Former Everton winger on BBC Radio 5 live
Image source, ReutersQuote MessageBojan has had very little impact. If you are looking for a goal, he might be your man, but how long do you leave it?
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 70 mins
Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
Bojan makes way for Joselu. So that will probably mean the incoming man will join Jonathan Walters through the middle.
Joselu scored at Everton a week or so ago of course so he's on song.
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Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
Stoke's turn to throw a punch, Jonathan Walters down the right, a chipped cross and Ryan Shawcross is forward but heads over. He should probably do better. He makes his marker - Nathaniel Clyne - look very small.
Postpublished at 67 mins
Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
Jordon Ibe, left flank, a pass into Roberto Firmino yields a one-two, it's slick. Ibe is into the area, can he fashion a shot? Two in support, he gets onto his right peg... side netting. A half chance.
Stoke starting to pressurisepublished at 21:26 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January 2016
Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at The Britannia Stadium
Image source, Getty ImagesStoke City are finally trying to build up a head of steam but there remains an air of desperation about their play and Liverpool still look like they can pick them off on the break.
Mark Hughes' side need the equaliser but it also brings its own dangers. This has been a night of frustration for the home fans so far.
Postpublished at 21:25 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January 2016
Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
Kevin Kilbane
Former Everton winger on BBC Radio 5 liveQuote MessageWhelan doesn't see Joe Allen. That is clumsy.
Postpublished at 65 mins
Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
Liverpool threaten and Joe Allen gets a toe to the ball before Glenn Whelan in the area, is that a penalty? No.
James Milner is on the scraps... he shoots left footed... hacked away from under the bar as the ball squirmed across goal.
Both sides look capable of a second.
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Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
Image source, Getty ImagesXherda Shaqiri - bull-like shoulders - to the left of the area. He dances on the ball and clips a cross in, good stuff by Simon Mignolet. Quickly off his line.
Postpublished at 21:20 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January 2016
Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
Kevin Kilbane
Former Everton winger on BBC Radio 5 liveQuote MessageWalters has given Stoke a real platform. They can hit him now and it gives the others a real freedom.
Postpublished at 59 mins
Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
James Milner is absolutely fuming. He flings his right arm out in disgust as Roberto Firmino shoots over. Milner thought the ball was destined for him but the Brazilian executed a drag back before shooting over the bar.
Postpublished at 58 mins
Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
Image source, ReutersMarko Arnautovic on the ball in midfield. There's an arrogance to his posture. Great ball in behind for Xherdan Shaqiri, who races on to the ball but it has an ounce too much weight on it.
Very close. Simon Mignolet gathers.
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Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
Image source, ReutersWhat a challenge by Lucas Leiva. Maybe Liverpool have unearthed his new position here.
As Bojan weaves in field to shoot on his right foot from 18 yards, Lucas dives at him to execute a thumping block-tackle. You could hear that up on the space station.
Postpublished at 21:15 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January 2016
Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
A reminder the winner of this will face Everton or Manchester City and Toffees forward Gerard Deulofeu is somewhat excited.
If you're wondering, away goals do count in these semi-finals but only after extra time in the return legs.
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Image source, ReutersImage caption, Mark Hughes put on a much needed coat at half-time
There's more on show from Stoke here already. The break maybe brought some harsh words from Mark Hughes.
They try to build through midfield but Alberto Moreno is well placed to intercept.
Postpublished at 21:12 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January 2016
Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
Kevin Kilbane
Former Everton winger on BBC Radio 5 liveQuote MessageIt looks like there is contact from Moreno, there is a pull back as well. That is a penalty.
PENALTY APPEALpublished at 53 mins
Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
Jonathan Walters gets a bump in the back from Kolo Toure and a huge cheer rings around the Britannia as Stoke are given a free-kick. The home fans want referee Anthony Taylor to give them more.
In comes the in-swinger, Toure heads it down and Glenn Whelan will shoot... HE GOES DOWN... nothing given. Alberto Moreno denied him but was it legal?
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Adam Lallana runs his fingers through his soaking hair as Stoke take a throw in. Ibrahim Afellay spreads the play to Glen Johnson. He delivers... well headed away by Kolo Toure, who quickly rubs his hands together. Cold.
Postpublished at 21:08 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January 2016
Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
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Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
Kevin Kilbane
Former Everton winger on on BBC Radio 5 liveQuote MessageThe change was needed. Stoke had no threat in the first half. Jon Walters will add that willingness to run beyond.