In a game that felt like a Netflix sports drama , injury-hit Tottenham Hotspur edged Manchester United 4-3 in a chaotic English League Cup quarterfinal clash Wednesday night. The match had everything: early goals, comebacks, blunders, and a late winner that left fans gasping!
Dominic Solanke opened the scoring with a rebound strike (15’), followed by Dejan Kulusevski’s slick finish after halftime (47’). Solanke’s second goal (54’) put Spurs 3-0 up … until United’s substitutes Joshua Zirkzee and Amad Diallo capitalized on keeper Fraser Forster’s errors to make it 3-2. Just as United pushed for an equalizer, Son Heung-min delivered a clutch corner for Spurs’ fourth goal (88’), sealing victory despite Jonny Evans’ late consolation header.
The win sets up a high-stakes semifinal against Premier League leaders Liverpool. Can Spurs end their 16-year trophy drought? Stay tuned!
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Tottenham beat Man United 4-3 to reach English League Cup semis
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