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Lucas Leiva's Goal Confirms The FA Cup Is Still Magic

There wasn't much in the way of upsets in the third round of this season's FA Cup, but there was still magic. 

You might think Liverpool beating Plymouth Argyle 1-0 on Wednesday doesn't qualify as "magic". You would be wrong.

LUCAS!

The former attacking midfielder has slowly worked his way to center back, where he paired with 19-year-old Joe Gomez. In fact, at the end of the match, Lucas (30) was the oldest player on the field for Liverpool, followed by Alberto Moreno (24). The reds finished with Lucas, Moreno, Gomez, Loris Karius (23), Kevin Stewart (23), Divock Origi (21), Trent Alexander-Arnold (18), Ovie Ejaria (19), Ben Woodburn (17), Sheyi Ojo (19) and Harry Wilson (19). 

Out of all that youth, old man Lucas was till the difference-maker in the match. Lucas hadn't scored for Liverpool since 2010. The last time he scored for Liverpool, Ben Woodburn was nine years old.

Not unlucky at all.

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