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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Darragh Culhane

Liverpool fans call Caoimhin Kelleher a 'beauty' after penalty shoot out heroics

Caomhin Kelleher was the hero for Liverpool as they progressed in the League Cup on Wednesday.

In a thrilling affair, Brendan Rodgers will be left licking his wounds after being beaten by his old club.

The reigning FA Cup champions looked to be on the verge of progressing after they were 3-1 up after 33 minutes.

But a Diego Jota goal gave Liverpool hope and in the last kick of the game Takumi Minamino netted a late, late equaliser to send the game to penalties.

And it gave the opportunity for Kelleher to make himself a hero and he did just that.

With two saves against Ryan Bertand and Luke Thomas, Kelleher was the hero in Anfield.

And fans took to social media to praise the Irish goalkeeper.

One Liverpool fan said: "Kelleher is so good man"

While another said: "Kelleher you beauty"

And another Liverpool fan added: "Kelleher there. Like a young Pep Reina."

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