Penalty drama that went on and on
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Penalty drama that went on and on

Published 1001 GMT (1801 HKT) September 24, 2014
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Liverpool's League Cup tie against Middlesbrough at Anfield on Tuesday was the match that had everything - including 31 penalties. Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Rossiter, who has been compared to Steven Gerrard, made his full debut for the club and the 17-year-old gave the Reds a first-half lead. Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
English second tier side Middlesbrough equalised in the second half to send the game into extratime. Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
Spaniard Suso then restored Liverpool's lead. Alex Livesey/Getty Images
In the dying moments of extratime Liverpool defender Kolo Toure conceded a penalty. Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Middlesbrough substitute Patrick Bamford scored to make it 2-2 and the shootout drama ensued... Alex Livesey/Getty Images
With the score at 4-3, England international Raheem Sterling had the chance to win the match for Liverpool but his penalty was saved. 26 penalties later... Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Albert Adomah stepped up to the spot, but sliced his effort wide. Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Cue huge Liverpool celebrations. Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers' side have endured an uncertain start to the season, losing three out of five league games. On Saturday, Liverpool face Merseyside rivals Everton at Anfield. Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images