Fulham v Liverpool ratings

  • FULHAM RATINGS: Nightmare start when German keeper he allowed Diaz’s shot to squirm into the net at his near post. Fine one-handed stop from Nunez curler just before hour. AFP
    Bernd Leno 6/10
    FULHAM RATINGS: Nightmare start when German keeper he allowed Diaz’s shot to squirm into the net at his near post. Fine one-handed stop from Nunez curler just before hour. AFP
    FULHAM RATINGS: Nightmare start when German keeper he allowed Diaz’s shot to squirm into the net at his near post. Fine one-handed stop from Nunez curler just before hour. AFP
  • Belgian right-back was caught out by long ball ahead of Diaz’s early goal and Liverpool seemed to target space behind him. PA
    Timothy Castagne 5/10
    Belgian right-back was caught out by long ball ahead of Diaz’s early goal and Liverpool seemed to target space behind him. PA
    Belgian right-back was caught out by long ball ahead of Diaz’s early goal and Liverpool seemed to target space behind him. PA
  • Magnificent sliding tackled stopped Nunez getting through on goal midway through first half. Won header in box that led to Pereira hitting post at other end of pitch. PA
    Tosin Adarabioyo 7/10
    Magnificent sliding tackled stopped Nunez getting through on goal midway through first half. Won header in box that led to Pereira hitting post at other end of pitch. PA
    Magnificent sliding tackled stopped Nunez getting through on goal midway through first half. Won header in box that led to Pereira hitting post at other end of pitch. PA
  • Big defender was the unlikely player to haul Fulham back into the tie when he used his thigh to nudge the score back to 2-1 on the night in the 77th minute. Booked for chopping down Jota straight after. Reuters
    Issa Diop 7/10
    Big defender was the unlikely player to haul Fulham back into the tie when he used his thigh to nudge the score back to 2-1 on the night in the 77th minute. Booked for chopping down Jota straight after. Reuters
    Big defender was the unlikely player to haul Fulham back into the tie when he used his thigh to nudge the score back to 2-1 on the night in the 77th minute. Booked for chopping down Jota straight afte
  • Surging early overlap and cross had keeper scrambling to palm clear but not enough of that from American left-back who was more focused on defensive duties. Reuters
    Antonee Robinson 6/10
    Surging early overlap and cross had keeper scrambling to palm clear but not enough of that from American left-back who was more focused on defensive duties. Reuters
    Surging early overlap and cross had keeper scrambling to palm clear but not enough of that from American left-back who was more focused on defensive duties. Reuters
  • Harsh booking after catching Mc Allister with follow through on tackle that barely deserved a free-kick. Tidy with the pass and tireless in the Fulham engine room. AFP
    Tom Cairney 7/10
    Harsh booking after catching Mc Allister with follow through on tackle that barely deserved a free-kick. Tidy with the pass and tireless in the Fulham engine room. AFP
    Harsh booking after catching Mc Allister with follow through on tackle that barely deserved a free-kick. Tidy with the pass and tireless in the Fulham engine room. AFP
  • Portuguese midfielder should have scored in opening 10 minutes but volleyed over from game’s first corner. Will look back in anger at that as likely to be last chance to play at Wembley with Fulham before heading to pastures new. Getty Images
    Joao Palhinha 7/10
    Portuguese midfielder should have scored in opening 10 minutes but volleyed over from game’s first corner. Will look back in anger at that as likely to be last chance to play at Wembley with Fulham before heading to pastures new. Getty Images
    Portuguese midfielder should have scored in opening 10 minutes but volleyed over from game’s first corner. Will look back in anger at that as likely to be last chance to play at Wembley with Fulham be
  • Very quiet first half where he offered next to no threat. Started second with sloppy pass that started a dangerous Liverpool counter-attack. Hooked with more than 20 minutes left and he will want to forget both legs of this semi-final. PA
    Bobby De Cordova-Reid 5/10
    Very quiet first half where he offered next to no threat. Started second with sloppy pass that started a dangerous Liverpool counter-attack. Hooked with more than 20 minutes left and he will want to forget both legs of this semi-final. PA
    Very quiet first half where he offered next to no threat. Started second with sloppy pass that started a dangerous Liverpool counter-attack. Hooked with more than 20 minutes left and he will want to f
  • Another key Fulham attacking threat who failed to turn up in opening half but nearly levelled after break when he struck the post from a tight angle. Reuters
    Andreas Pereira 6/10
    Another key Fulham attacking threat who failed to turn up in opening half but nearly levelled after break when he struck the post from a tight angle. Reuters
    Another key Fulham attacking threat who failed to turn up in opening half but nearly levelled after break when he struck the post from a tight angle. Reuters
  • Fulham’s first-leg goalscorer drilled effort from edge of area straight into hands of Kelleher on 35 minutes but was generally well marshalled by Bradley. Reuters
    Willian 5/10
    Fulham’s first-leg goalscorer drilled effort from edge of area straight into hands of Kelleher on 35 minutes but was generally well marshalled by Bradley. Reuters
    Fulham’s first-leg goalscorer drilled effort from edge of area straight into hands of Kelleher on 35 minutes but was generally well marshalled by Bradley. Reuters
  • Saw one low shot that might have crept into the corner well saved by keeper in first half and then went down looking for penalty soon after but rightly waved away. Fulham needed more from their main source of goals over the semi-final. AP
    Raul Jimenez 5/10
    Saw one low shot that might have crept into the corner well saved by keeper in first half and then went down looking for penalty soon after but rightly waved away. Fulham needed more from their main source of goals over the semi-final. AP
    Saw one low shot that might have crept into the corner well saved by keeper in first half and then went down looking for penalty soon after but rightly waved away. Fulham needed more from their main s
  • SUBS: (On for De Cordova-Reid 66’) Big impact from former Liverpool man. Lovely skill, run and cross to set-up Diop’s goal. Saw shot turned out for corner by keeper minutes later. Getty Images
    Harry Wilson 8/10
    SUBS: (On for De Cordova-Reid 66’) Big impact from former Liverpool man. Lovely skill, run and cross to set-up Diop’s goal. Saw shot turned out for corner by keeper minutes later. Getty Images
    SUBS: (On for De Cordova-Reid 66’) Big impact from former Liverpool man. Lovely skill, run and cross to set-up Diop’s goal. Saw shot turned out for corner by keeper minutes later. Getty Images
  • (On for Castagne 83’) Getty Images
    Kenny Tete N/A
    (On for Castagne 83’) Getty Images
    (On for Castagne 83’) Getty Images
  • (On for Pereira 83’) PA
    Rodrigo Muniz N/A
    (On for Pereira 83’) PA
    (On for Pereira 83’) PA
  • (On for Cairney 83’) PA
    Harrison Reed N/A
    (On for Cairney 83’) PA
    (On for Cairney 83’) PA
  • LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Had a couple of tricky crosses to deal with before being called into serious action to palm away a low Jimenez shot. Missed a catch just after break only for Pereira to smash loose ball against upright and almost made mess of a Wilson shot. Booked for time-wasting late on. EPA
    Caoimhin Kelleher 6/10
    LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Had a couple of tricky crosses to deal with before being called into serious action to palm away a low Jimenez shot. Missed a catch just after break only for Pereira to smash loose ball against upright and almost made mess of a Wilson shot. Booked for time-wasting late on. EPA
    LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Had a couple of tricky crosses to deal with before being called into serious action to palm away a low Jimenez shot. Missed a catch just after break only for Pereira to smash loose
  • Relishing his run in team as right-back for injured Trent Alexander Arnold. Had been immaculate before being skinned by Wilson ahead of Fulham’s goal but should not take away from what was an excellent performance. AFP
    Conor Bradley 8/10
    Relishing his run in team as right-back for injured Trent Alexander Arnold. Had been immaculate before being skinned by Wilson ahead of Fulham’s goal but should not take away from what was an excellent performance. AFP
    Relishing his run in team as right-back for injured Trent Alexander Arnold. Had been immaculate before being skinned by Wilson ahead of Fulham’s goal but should not take away from what was an excellen
  • Started ahead of Ibrahima Konate and was his excellent ball over the top that led to Diaz scoring. Can certainly spray a tidy ball out from back and defensively sound as well. AP
    Jarell Quansah 8/10
    Started ahead of Ibrahima Konate and was his excellent ball over the top that led to Diaz scoring. Can certainly spray a tidy ball out from back and defensively sound as well. AP
    Started ahead of Ibrahima Konate and was his excellent ball over the top that led to Diaz scoring. Can certainly spray a tidy ball out from back and defensively sound as well. AP
  • Captain is such a dominant figure at back. Never ruffled, tackles always well timed and won everything in air. Gave Jimenez next to nothing. PA
    Virgil van Dijk 8/10
    Captain is such a dominant figure at back. Never ruffled, tackles always well timed and won everything in air. Gave Jimenez next to nothing. PA
    Captain is such a dominant figure at back. Never ruffled, tackles always well timed and won everything in air. Gave Jimenez next to nothing. PA
  • Lost his man after early corner but relieved to see Paulinha volley over but that was pretty much his only blemish. Had a couple of attempts on goal from distance as still awaits his first Liverpool goal. AFP
    Joe Gomez 7/10
    Lost his man after early corner but relieved to see Paulinha volley over but that was pretty much his only blemish. Had a couple of attempts on goal from distance as still awaits his first Liverpool goal. AFP
    Lost his man after early corner but relieved to see Paulinha volley over but that was pretty much his only blemish. Had a couple of attempts on goal from distance as still awaits his first Liverpool g
  • In the thick of the midfield action and didn't waste a pass, if not as influential as he has been of late. Manger Jurgen Klopp decided to rest the Argentine in second half with plenty of big games still on the horizon. Getty Images
    Alexis Mac Allister 7/10
    In the thick of the midfield action and didn't waste a pass, if not as influential as he has been of late. Manger Jurgen Klopp decided to rest the Argentine in second half with plenty of big games still on the horizon. Getty Images
    In the thick of the midfield action and didn't waste a pass, if not as influential as he has been of late. Manger Jurgen Klopp decided to rest the Argentine in second half with plenty of big games sti
  • Dutch midfielder showed some flashes of real quality and was at heart of a lot of Liverpool's good work going forward, particularly in first half. Pulled shot from edge of area wide with 20 minutes to go. EPA
    Ryan Gravenberch 7/10
    Dutch midfielder showed some flashes of real quality and was at heart of a lot of Liverpool's good work going forward, particularly in first half. Pulled shot from edge of area wide with 20 minutes to go. EPA
    Dutch midfielder showed some flashes of real quality and was at heart of a lot of Liverpool's good work going forward, particularly in first half. Pulled shot from edge of area wide with 20 minutes to
  • Former Fulham man had home fans cheering by completely missing a volley in opening minutes. Also showed them what they were missing with some glorious touches and crosses. Could have really silenced the boo-boys but struck weak shot straight at Leno. Getty Images
    Harvey Elliott 7/10
    Former Fulham man had home fans cheering by completely missing a volley in opening minutes. Also showed them what they were missing with some glorious touches and crosses. Could have really silenced the boo-boys but struck weak shot straight at Leno. Getty Images
    Former Fulham man had home fans cheering by completely missing a volley in opening minutes. Also showed them what they were missing with some glorious touches and crosses. Could have really silenced t
  • The first-leg match-winner was lively throughout but didn’t have effort on goal until just after break when he sent an improvised first-time shot over bar. EPA
    Cody Gakpo 7/10
    The first-leg match-winner was lively throughout but didn’t have effort on goal until just after break when he sent an improvised first-time shot over bar. EPA
    The first-leg match-winner was lively throughout but didn’t have effort on goal until just after break when he sent an improvised first-time shot over bar. EPA
  • Pace caused problems for Fulham from start and helped launch numerous counter-attacks. Opened scoring via deflected strike and had ball in net again just before half hour but denied by offside flag. Getty Images
    Luis Diaz 8/10
    Pace caused problems for Fulham from start and helped launch numerous counter-attacks. Opened scoring via deflected strike and had ball in net again just before half hour but denied by offside flag. Getty Images
    Pace caused problems for Fulham from start and helped launch numerous counter-attacks. Opened scoring via deflected strike and had ball in net again just before half hour but denied by offside flag. G
  • Hit post in opening 45 minutes although flag had went up anyway. Saw lovely curling strike saved by keeper just before hour mark, then produced full 360 turn on ball before sending shot just wide not long after. Getty Images
    Darwin Nunez 7/10
    Hit post in opening 45 minutes although flag had went up anyway. Saw lovely curling strike saved by keeper just before hour mark, then produced full 360 turn on ball before sending shot just wide not long after. Getty Images
    Hit post in opening 45 minutes although flag had went up anyway. Saw lovely curling strike saved by keeper just before hour mark, then produced full 360 turn on ball before sending shot just wide not
  • SUBS: (On for Nunez 67’) Seemed to be at loggerheads with Diop from moment he cameon. No surprise when Fulham defender was booked for obvious foul on Portuguese. Reuters
    Diogo Jota 6/10
    SUBS: (On for Nunez 67’) Seemed to be at loggerheads with Diop from moment he cameon. No surprise when Fulham defender was booked for obvious foul on Portuguese. Reuters
    SUBS: (On for Nunez 67’) Seemed to be at loggerheads with Diop from moment he cameon. No surprise when Fulham defender was booked for obvious foul on Portuguese. Reuters
  • (On for Mac Allister 67’) One of Liverpool’s form players was brought on to help see out match, which they did, if closer than they would have liked. Reuters
    Curtis Jones 6/10
    (On for Mac Allister 67’) One of Liverpool’s form players was brought on to help see out match, which they did, if closer than they would have liked. Reuters
    (On for Mac Allister 67’) One of Liverpool’s form players was brought on to help see out match, which they did, if closer than they would have liked. Reuters
  • (On for Gakpo 84’) AFP
    Ibrahima Konate N/A
    (On for Gakpo 84’) AFP
    (On for Gakpo 84’) AFP
  • (On for Gravenbach 84’) PA
    Bobby Clark N/A
    (On for Gravenbach 84’) PA
    (On for Gravenbach 84’) PA