Liverpool Triumphs Over Tottenham to Reach Carabao Cup Final
Liverpool secured a dominant 4-1 aggregate victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup semi-final, booking their place in the final against Newcastle United at Wembley on 16 March. The Reds overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit with a commanding 4-0 win at Anfield, thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Virgil van Dijk.
From the outset, Liverpool controlled the game, with Gakpo opening the scoring in the 34th minute after a clever cross from Salah. The Egyptian forward then extended the lead with a penalty early in the second half, following a foul on Darwin Núñez. Szoboszlai added a third with a composed finish, and Van Dijk sealed the victory with a textbook header from a corner.
Tottenham, missing several key players due to injury, struggled to impose themselves and failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match. Manager Ange Postecoglou admitted his side was “way too passive” and allowed Liverpool to dominate both possession and tempo. The visitors’ lacklustre performance raised questions about their ability to compete in high-stakes matches, with Postecoglou acknowledging the need for his team to rediscover their identity.
Liverpool’s performance was a testament to their depth and quality, with standout contributions from Szoboszlai, Salah, and Van Dijk. Manager Arne Slot praised his team’s “complete and dominant” display, highlighting their ability to handle pressure and maintain intensity despite a congested fixture schedule.
The Reds now turn their attention to the FA Cup and Premier League, where they remain in strong contention for multiple trophies. For Tottenham, the defeat marks another missed opportunity to end their 17-year trophy drought, leaving Postecoglou with much to ponder as they prepare for upcoming challenges in the league and Europa League.
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