FA Cup magic conjured a comeback that will see Liverpool and Shrewsbury Town play a fourth round replay at Anfield.
The two sides drew 2-2 at New Meadow on Sunday, as a much-changed Reds team struggled.
Liverpool certainly should have had enough quality on the pitch to dispatch of the League One side, but strange things happen in cup ties away from home.
In the 15th minute, Curtis Jones surged forward to score, but the early strike flattered to deceive.
All the possession grew toothless, with the Reds struggling to penetrate or create, growing sloppy in the process.
Shrewsbury threatened on multiple counter-attacks and had to feel like more chances would come in the second half, despite falling behind in the first.
A disastrous own goal from Donald Love seconds after the restart gave Jurgen Klopp’s men a two-goal advantage, but the home side increased their intensity, pressing Liverpool’s defensive players and forcing more errors and errant play.
Eventually, the visitors got caught.
Racing back to catch Shrewsbury forward Josh Laurent, Yasser Larouci threw in a desperate challenge. While the contact was outside the area, the referee pointed to the penalty spot.
Substitute Jason Cummings converted and minutes later exposed the central defence, scoring an equaliser to stun the Reds and send New Meadow wild.
Klopp sent on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino to salvage a late winner, but it was not to be.
Now, Neil Critchley and the youngsters will get a chance to carry the club into the fifth round next month.
Here are four findings from the match…
