Twitter Reacts as West Ham Grab Last-Minute Winner to Beat Liverpool

Liverpool travelled to face West Ham United on Tuesday for what could prove to be the last FA Cup game played at the Hammers' famous Boleyn Ground:

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One of the few remaining games here at Upton Park. Could be last ever cup tie here... pic.twitter.com/EcdbhlhVxi

— John Cross (@johncrossmirror) February 9, 2016"

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Forever Blowin' Bubbles - West Ham line up for one of the last night games at Upton Park. pic.twitter.com/bgrvoqZmOf

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) February 9, 2016"

Jurgen Klopp returned to the sideline for the visitors following surgery to remove his appendix at the weekend:

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Klopp taking fashion advice from Tony Pulis as he attempts to wear the whole club shop. pic.twitter.com/YWQ3lbEwNK

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) February 9, 2016"

The game started in familiar fashion for Liverpool fans, with Christian Benteke struggling:

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Christian Benteke was about six yards offside waiting for that cross from Brad Smith and seemed to have no idea.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) February 9, 2016"

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Benteke, born offside

— Spion Klopp (@Jay_78_) February 9, 2016"

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Benteke was offside the moment he emerged from the womb.

— sam. (@SamAlexWarren) February 9, 2016"

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It begs belief how a striker who specifically works on off-the-ball runs is constantly offside game-after-game, season-after-season #Benteke

— Crippy Cooke (@Crippy4Villa) February 9, 2016"

Both sides hit the woodwork in the early stages, with Dimitri Payet becoming the third with a delightful free-kick:

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#WHUFC vs. #LFC
40 minutes gone
Post hit 3 times
Multiple saves
Still 0-0 pic.twitter.com/xtI5x4kEmj

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 9, 2016"

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And now Payet hits the post! This game has seen more postal strikes than a British Christmas. #WHULIV

— 888sport (@888sport) February 9, 2016"

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Three times off the post now in this game! Payet so unlucky from the freekick.

— Copa90 (@Copa90) February 9, 2016"

West Ham found the breakthrough shortly after, with Michail Antonio adjusting well to volley the hosts ahead just before half-time:

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H/T: #WHUFC 1-0 #LFC

Michail Antonio with a quality volley just before half-time to put West Ham ahead 👌 pic.twitter.com/TaY7VfBinF

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 9, 2016"

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1-0. Enner Valencia gets to byline on left, hoists cross to back post and Michail Antonio meets it with adroit side-foot volley. Great goal.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) February 9, 2016"

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*Waits for Michael Owen to say "what a time to score"*

— BuzzFeed Football (@BuzzFeedUKFB) February 9, 2016"

Into the second half, it didn't take long for Liverpool to equalise, as Philippe Coutinho struck a clever free-kick under the jumping West Ham wall:

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Philippe Coutinho, that was a naughty little free-kick 😎#WHUFC 1-1 #LFC pic.twitter.com/KpmKuVGzWL

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 9, 2016"

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1-1. Coutinho strokes free-kick under the #whufc wall as it leaps.

— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) February 9, 2016"

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No room to go over? No problem. pic.twitter.com/k3a5fTXPpr

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 9, 2016"

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Coutinho with the equaliser. #WHULIV pic.twitter.com/lM0LlHdC2j

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) February 9, 2016"

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Coutinho, you filthy boy

— Vithushan (@Vitu_E) February 9, 2016"

The visitors were level and turned to the returning Daniel Sturridge in search for an equaliser:

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#LFC boss Jurgen Klopp taking extra precautions to make sure Daniel Sturridge doesn’t pick up another injury... pic.twitter.com/G1ZascM94c

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 9, 2016"

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Sturridge is back! https://t.co/jSeBnSEqf7

— Football Vines (@FootballVines) February 9, 2016"

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Sturridge warming up pic.twitter.com/cwyZX3mdRz

— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) February 9, 2016"

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BREAKING: Daniel Sturridge is coming on to PLAY. #WHULIV #FACup pic.twitter.com/sPhVzQtmD9

— KICKTV (@KICKTV) February 9, 2016"

West Ham wanted a winner for themselves and could have had a penalty, only for referee Roger East to wave play on:

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Pen #WHULIV pic.twitter.com/aDQkwD0GCl

— Unibet (@unibet) February 9, 2016"

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Pen all day long #WHULIV

— Trevor Sinclair (@trevor8sinclair) February 9, 2016"

That was followed by eight minutes of added time as the 90 minutes came to a close:

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Eight (EIGHT) minutes of stoppage time.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) February 9, 2016"

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Referee Roger East doesn't fancy extra time. He's just added on EIGHT minutes of injury time.

— John Cross (@johncrossmirror) February 9, 2016"

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Eight minutes of added time? Can we take that off extra time if it gets there, I've got Zumba first thing in the morning.

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) February 9, 2016"

The game went into extra time, but Benteke's fortunes didn't improve:

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NewsFlash: Benteke has missed a clear-cut chance

— AnfieldIndex (@AnfieldIndex) February 9, 2016"

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How did he score so many goals for Aston Villa?

— Spion Klopp (@Jay_78_) February 9, 2016"

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£32.5m for Benteke. Still not sunk in...

— Joe Krishnan (@joekrishnan) February 9, 2016"

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Benteke with two great chances. Jurgen Klopp has China on speed dial asking if anyone is interested.

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) February 9, 2016"

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Benteke looks like he has gone 'full Torres'. Never go 'full Torres'.

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) February 9, 2016"

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Christian Benteke is just having one of those nights 🙈 #LFC pic.twitter.com/NI4zUjoLdh

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 9, 2016"

Thoughts started to turn to penalties:

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I'm not sure it's a good night for Benteke to be taking a penalty

— Lynsey Hipgrave (@lynseyhipgrave1) February 9, 2016"

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Don't let Benteke take one...

— John Cross (@johncrossmirror) February 9, 2016"

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A few minutes left before Benteke tries to become the first person to be caught offside during a penalty shoot out.

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) February 9, 2016"

Until Payet whipped in a late free-kick, and Angelo Ogbonna connected with a thumping header:

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2-1 West Ham! Superb Dimitri Payet free-kick headed in at back post by Angelo Ogbonna in injury time of extra time.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) February 9, 2016"

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OGBONNA THE TANK

— Chu Morah (@ChuBoi) February 9, 2016"

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#ThatMomentWhen Angelo Ogbonna breaks Liverpool hearts in the 120th minute of an FA Cup replay… #WHUFC pic.twitter.com/eoR3ayGwVG

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 9, 2016"

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Liverpool concede from a set piece? Can barely believe it...

— BuzzFeed Football (@BuzzFeedUKFB) February 9, 2016"

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When Liverpool give away a set piece. pic.twitter.com/DIZ2USvy2d

— Colin McBride (@colin_a_mcbride) February 9, 2016"

West Ham held on for the few remaining minutes to secure their place in the fifth round, where they face an away tie with Blackburn Rovers.

Final score: West Ham 2-1 Liverpool (AET)

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