Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp came away from Home Park with a Cornish Pasty and his team returned with a victory in their FA Cup third round replay with Plymouth Argyle, but only by the narrowest of margins.
The decisive goal came on 19 minutes when Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva headed home a corner from his compatriot Philippe Coutinho which ultimately proved the difference between the two sides.
One of the most famous nights in the Pilgrims' history features a friendly with Brazilian side Santos in the late 1960's, which included the great Pele, and once again there would be a South American influence on another memorable occasion at the 'Theatre of Greens.'
In the original tie at Anfield, Argyle produced an incredible defensive display to hold the five-time European Cup winners to a goalless draw. In the re-match, Pilgrims manager Derek Adams tweaked his side from a 4-2-3-1 formation to a 4-1-4-1 system that saw Ryan Donaldson join Graham Carey in a centre midfield in front of David Fox in a holding role in front of the back four.
By contrast, Klopp made nine to the Liverpool that drew 1-1 with Manchester United, with only the additions of Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge the only two new faces added to the side that faced Argyle at Anfield.
Although Liverpool's opener - Lucas' first since 2010 - was produced by two Brazilians, a header from a corner, it wasn't overly different to many goals seen in League Two over the course of a season. In fact, it was reminiscent of a number of goals scored by former Torquay United midfielder Kevin Hill, a player who - like Lucas - wasn't the tallest player on the pitch but could out jump players far taller than his 5ft 9 inch frame.
Whilst Argyle received a lot of praise for their defensive work, they showed a greater attacking intent after going behind as Carey - a childhood Liverpool fan - attempted a shot from distance that was forced a fine diving save out of Reds keeper Loris Klarius.
Moments later, right-back Oscar Threlkeld made a dangerous overlapping run and produced a cross which Paul-Arnold Garita failed to fully connect with.
Fox later fired a low, long range effort at goal which brought a routine save from Klarius.
Perhaps the pick of Argyle's chances came in the 76th minute when Jake Jervis connected with a Sonny Bradley knock down and produced a scissor kick which hit the outside of Karius's post.
Had it gone in, it would have been remembered in much the same way as Andy Rogers' winner for the Pilgrims in the FA Cup Quarter Final replay win over Derby County in 1984.
Four minutes from time, Liverpool were awarded a penalty which would have put the tie beyond doubt after Reds' left-back Alberto Moreno was felled by Argyle defender Yann Songo'o.
Belgian forward Divock Origi stepped up to take the penalty which was comfortably saved by Pilgrims' skipper Luke McCormick to keep the visitors' advantage to a single goal that proved to be enough to set up a fourth round meeting at home to Wolves.
Despite their defeat, the 'Green Army' can take a lot of pride from seeing their team match push one of the top teams - and one of the top managers - incredibly close over 180 minutes.
