Blackburn, United Kingdom: Philippe Coutinho produced a moment of magic to earn Liverpool a much-needed 1-0 victory at second-tier Blackburn Rovers in their FA Cup quarter-final replay on Wednesday.


Liverpool-s Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho R celebrates scoring the opening goal with Liverpool-s Croatian defender Dejan Lovren L during the English FA Cup quarter-final replay football match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park in Blackburn. Pic/AFP 

The Brazilian fired in an accurate low drive in the 70th minute at Ewood Park to earn Brendan Rodgers-s side an FA Cup semi-final date with Aston Villa at Wembley on April 19. "Over the two games it was a difficult tie," said Liverpool manager Rodgers.