In a thrilling encounter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, injury-stricken Tottenham Hotspur edged past 2023 winners Manchester United with a dramatic 4-3 victory, securing their place in the English League Cup semifinals. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, showcasing resilience and determination from both sides.
The hosts ignited the scoreboard in the 15th minute when Dominic Solanke pounced on a rebound after United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir struggled to clear the ball. Just moments into the second half, Dejan Kulusevski doubled Tottenham’s lead, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Lisandro Martinez to finish neatly past Bayindir.
Tottenham seemed firmly in control when Solanke struck again in the 54th minute, putting Spurs 3-0 up. However, Manchester United displayed their fighting spirit as substitute Joshua Zirkzee exploited a mistake by stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster, narrowing the gap to 3-1. Minutes later, Amad Diallo took advantage of another error from Forster, bringing the score to 3-2 and reigniting United’s hopes.
As the tension mounted, Tottenham sought to seal their victory. In the 88th minute, Son Heung-min delivered a stunning corner that found its way into the net, giving Spurs a 4-2 advantage. Despite a late goal from United’s Jonny Evans, Tottenham held on to secure the win.
Tottenham will now face Premier League leaders Liverpool in the semifinals as they chase their first trophy since 2008. The victory not only boosts their confidence but also ignites excitement among fans eager to see their team lift silverware once again.
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Tottenham beat Man United 4-3 to reach English League Cup semis
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