The German national striker Werner (68th) deliberately pushed the ball past the substitute Luton keeper Harry Isted to make it 2-2 after a long pass. Ten minutes later, Werner put on the decisive goal for strike partner Romelu Lukaku (78th) from the right side.
Minamino keeps Liverpool in contention
After winning the League Cup in the final against Chelsea, Liverpool FC still has a chance of winning the FA Cup title. In a Premier League duel, the “Reds” beat Norwich City 2-1 (2-0) thanks to a brace from Japan’s Takumi Minamino (27th, 39th). Ex-Bundesliga professional Lukas Rupp (77th) scored the goal for the bottom of the first English league.
Southampton FC beat West Ham United 3-1 (1-0) in another first division comparison with goals from Romain Perraud (31st), James Ward-Prowse (69th) and Armando Broja (90th). Michail Antonio scored the equalizer for the “Hammers” (60′).
The last two games complete the quarter-finals. Everton host fifth division club Boreham Wood FC on Thursday before former European Cup winners Nottingham Forest take on second division rivals Huddersfield Town on Monday.
Source: dpa