Liverpool Overcome First-Leg Deficit with Dominant Display at Anfield
Liverpool booked their place in the Carabao Cup Final with a resounding 4-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the semi-final second leg at Anfield on February 6, 2025. This emphatic win overturned their 1-0 first-leg loss, securing a 4-1 aggregate triumph and setting up a thrilling final clash against Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Match Highlights:
- Early Dominance: Liverpool controlled possession from the start, putting early pressure on Spurs’ defense.
- First Goal – Cody Gakpo (34’): The Dutch forward latched onto a Mohamed Salah cross and coolly finished, leveling the tie on aggregate (1-1).
- Second Goal – Mohamed Salah (P) (47’): A penalty was awarded after Darwin Núñez was brought down in the box. Salah stepped up and converted, giving Liverpool a 2-1 lead on aggregate.
- Third Goal – Dominik Szoboszlai (62’): The Hungarian midfielder unleashed a stunning long-range strike, extending the lead to 3-1.
- Fourth Goal – Virgil van Dijk (78’): The Dutch captain sealed the win with a towering header from a corner.
Liverpool’s comprehensive victory sends them to their first Carabao Cup Final since their triumph in 2022, while Spurs exit the competition with questions over their defensive vulnerabilities.
Post-Match Reactions:
Manager Arne Slot: “The team showed immense character to come back from a goal down in the tie. Our attacking play was relentless, and we deserved the win.”
Tottenham Manager Ange Postecoglou: “We were second-best today. Liverpool dominated, and we couldn’t match their intensity.”
Looking Ahead: The Final Showdown
The club will now face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025. Newcastle advanced by defeating Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate in the other semi-final.
This sets up a high-stakes battle between Liverpool, the competition’s most successful club with 9 titles, and Newcastle, who are seeking their first-ever League Cup triumph.
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