Liverpool beat Blackburn to reach FA Cup semifinals

Brazil international Philippe Coutinho scored the winner against Blackburn to help Liverpool reach the FA semifinals with a 1-0 win at Ewood Park.

The Reds broke the deadlock 20 minutes from time in the quarterfinal replay thanks to Coutinho's fine individual goal on Wednesday, Xinhua reported.

Jordan Henderson sent a through pass to Coutinho, who drove his right-footer into the far corner.

Liverpool will face Aston Villa in the semifinals at Wembley.