West Ham strike late to knock Liverpool out of the FA Cup

Winning goal comes in last minute of game to ensure the possibility of one last cup tie at Boleyn Ground

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West Ham United 2 Liverpool 1 [aet].

A dramatic goal in the last minute of extra time from defender Angelo Ogbonna sent West Ham into the last 16 of the FA Cup. Their reward for the victory, described by manager Slaven Bilic as "one of the greatest nights" in the Hammers' history, is a trip to Championship side Blackburn on 21 February and the prospect of more cup football at the Boleyn Ground.

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