Fulham may have taken a one-goal deficit before kick-off at Anfield but will head back down to London disappointed not to have claimed a scalp on Merseyside.
The Cottagers looked to be holding onto the lead provided through a classy 19th minute William goal but a deflected Curtis Jones strike saw Jurgen Klopp's men seize the impetus. Cody Gakpo had the ball in the net just minutes later and the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final finished at 2-1.
Marco Silva's side will go into the reverse fixture later this month with the belief that a home win can still see them into a first League Cup final. Here's how the players rated on Wednesday night.
9. Andreas Pereira - 7
Did not need a second invitation to latch onto the Van Dijk error and set up Willian's goal. Always looked capable of a pass to split the Liverpool defence. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Willian - 8
Such a cool customer for his goal as he nipped around the Liverpool defence and slotted home superbly. Was always a threat running forward and did his defensive work diligently. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. Raul Jiminez - 5
Jiminez held the ball up well at times but never looked a goal threat. A failed rabona cross was an embarrassing waste of possession. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. SUB - Harry Wilson - 3
Wasteful cameo. Misplaced a pass and picked up a yellow card for a foul seconds later. Fired a last ditch free kick straight into the Liverpool wall. | Getty Images