Liverpool Secures Carabao Cup Final Spot with 4-0 Victory Over Tottenham
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Synopsis
On February 7, Liverpool triumphed over Tottenham Hotspur with a commanding 4-0 victory in the Carabao Cup semifinal, ensuring their place in the final against Newcastle United. The match showcased Liverpool's dominance, with key contributions from Salah, Nunez, Gakpo, Szoboszlai, and van Dijk.
Key Takeaways
- Liverpool won 4-0 against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semifinal.
- The match took place at Anfield on February 7.
- Mohamed Salah scored from the penalty spot.
- Dominik Szoboszlai and Virgil van Dijk also scored for Liverpool.
- Liverpool will face Newcastle United in the final on March 16.
Liverpool, Feb 7 (NationPress) The defending champions Liverpool secured their spot in yet another Carabao Cup Final after overwhelming Tottenham Hotspur with a 4-0 victory in the semifinal's second leg on Thursday (IST).
Facing a 1-0 deficit from the first leg, the Reds dominated play at a vibrant Anfield.
They now aim to defend the title they claimed last season as they prepare to face Newcastle United at Wembley on March 16.
From the outset, Liverpool asserted their dominance, taking the lead in the 34th minute when Yves Bissouma lost possession in midfield. Mohamed Salah executed a clever pass to Darwin Nunez, who missed his chance, but Cody Gakpo capitalized on the opportunity to score.
The visitors, who were hoping to end a 17-year drought for trophies, found it difficult to establish their rhythm and posed little threat to the ten-time champions of this tournament.
Salah converted a penalty just five minutes into the second half after Nunez was brought down by goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.
This goal ignited the home fans, who began their Wembley chants as Tottenham appeared drained.
Dominik Szoboszlai dashed any remaining hopes of a comeback when he netted from Conor Bradley's cross, followed by a classic header from Virgil van Dijk off a corner, solidifying Liverpool's place in the final.
