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A striker from Uruguay made a decisive move from the left flank, targeting the goal with precision for a spectacular 70th-minute score, sending the ball arching swiftly into the top right corner, leaving goalkeeper Ionut Radu in a futile dive. In the opening act, it was Cody Gakpo who gave Liverpool the lead, quickly reacting to knock the ball in after Harvey Elliott's attempt was deflected right to him.

Bournemouth responded with an equalizer from Justin Kluivert, marking his inaugural goal with the club since his transfer from Roma. He found himself free at the back post to convert an Alex Scott cross with a header in the 64th minute. In the last quarter hour, the home team intensified their offensive efforts.

Attempts by David Brooks and Hamed Traore were made, yet they couldn't find the finish to draw level again. Looking ahead, Liverpool is set to face their Premier League counterparts West Ham in the quarter-finals at Anfield, after West Ham's convincing victory over Arsenal with a 3-1 scoreline in the fourth round.

Bournemouth's recent adjustment period under the guidance of Andoni Iraola, who stepped in for Gary O'Neil post-summer, is still underway. The narrow 2-1 triumph over the newcomers Burnley on Saturday, their initial win of the season, was crucial in lifting them slightly above the relegation zone. Despite the thrill of competing in the EFL Cup, Bournemouth's primary mission is to ensure their Premier League presence continues into a third year. Despite facing a challenging journey, the Cherries can extract some optimism from their performance against Liverpool. Amidst the blustery conditions brought on by Storm Ciaran at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth matched Liverpool's intensity in the first half, with both teams launching four shots on target. The play of midfielder Scott, a fresh recruit from Bristol City, was particularly noteworthy. He nearly scored from a corner, using the stormy weather to his advantage, forcing Joe Gomez to make a goal-line clearance.

The Vitality Stadium erupted with cheers for "Nunez, Nunez, Nunez" as the match concluded. The young striker, who didn't quite match expectations with his 15-goal tally last season after his £64m move, seems to be finding his groove with Liverpool this year. Jurgen Klopp shuffled his pack, retaining only three from the trio that secured a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, which meant Nunez started from the sidelines. Joining the fray in the second half at a pivotal 1-1 juncture, it took Nunez a mere nine minutes to leave his mark, curving a splendid shot into the net, marking his third consecutive game with a goal and bringing his season's total to seven. Mohamed Salah, who kept his spot in the starting lineup and has outscored Nunez this season, had a subdued presence on the pitch, with a solitary opportunity that he headed off-target.

The strategic overhaul of the squad over the summer is bearing fruit, as Liverpool's victory at Bournemouth contributes to their six-game unbeaten run and positions them with only one loss in the current season.