Tottenham vs Manchester United Report

Scorers: Solanke 15’, 54’, Kulusevski 47’, Son Heung-Min 88’; Zirkzee 63’, Amad 70’, Evans 90+5’

Tottenham Hotspur advanced to the semi-finals of the EFL Cup after a dramatic 4-3 victory over Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

First Half: Solanke Opens the Scoring

The match began cautiously, with both sides struggling to create clear opportunities in the opening exchanges. However, Spurs broke the deadlock in the 16th minute through Dominic Solanke, who capitalised on Pedro Porro’s stinging long-range effort.

United goalkeeper Altay Bayındır could only parry the shot weakly, allowing Solanke to volley home on the rebound.

Manchester United grew into the game with Christian Eriksen pulling the strings in midfield against his former club.

Twice, the Dane came close to equalising, only to see his efforts blocked by a resolute Yves Bissouma and Spurs’ defence. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski looked dangerous, creating a chance just before the interval that was saved by Bayındır.

Second Half: Spurs Surge, United Fight Back

Ruben Amorim introduced fresh faces at the start of the second half but was left fuming as Spurs doubled their lead within moments. A poor clearance from Lisandro Martínez fell to Kulusevski, who made no mistake from close range.

Things went from bad to worse for United as Solanke grabbed his second of the night. A pinpoint ball over the top from Djed Spence set the striker free, and he clinically slotted past Bayındır to make it 3-0.

However, just as the match seemed beyond reach for the visitors, Fraser Forster’s mistakes gave United a lifeline. The Tottenham goalkeeper’s errant pass gifted Bruno Fernandes the chance to set up substitute Joshua Zirkzee for a simple tap-in.

Minutes later, Amad Diallo charged down Forster’s delayed clearance, the ball ricocheting into the net to make it 3-2.

Late Drama

As tension mounted, Spurs restored their two-goal cushion in bizarre fashion. Son Heung-min’s corner evaded everyone, including Bayındır, and curled directly into the net.

That goal appeared to settle Spurs’ nerves, but United refused to relent. Jonny Evans headed in a late corner to set up a frantic finish, but the hosts held on to secure their place in the final four.

Key Performers

• Dominic Solanke (Tottenham): A constant threat up front, scoring twice and creating chaos in United’s defence.
• Dejan Kulusevski (Tottenham): Played a pivotal role in the attack, scoring and creating opportunities.
• Amad Diallo (Manchester United): Injected energy and scored a fortunate goal to reignite United’s hopes.

What’s Next?

Tottenham will now look to carry this momentum into the Premier League as they prepare for their next fixture. For Manchester United, the focus shifts to salvaging form in domestic competition as their inconsistent season continues.

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