Cody Gakpo became the final top scorer in the EFL Cup of the season with the original goal against Tottenham in Anfield to pull Liverpool’s level in the second semifinal of this season.
Netherlands Forward Gakpo met with the tradition of Mohamed Salah in the box, shooting the first time to make the scoreline 1-1 on the inert after 34 minutes at Anfield.
“This is unfortunate for the Spurs as they were trying to get out,” former Aston Villa and England Dion Dublin told the BBC Radio 5 Live after visiting Midfielder Yves Bissouma.
“But the danger is not treated and Cody Gakpo covers it with the right boot – a good finish.”
Gakpo imposes the tie! blister
He becomes the top scorer in this year’s Carabao Cup 🥇 pic.twitter.com/za4tmxgevz
– Sky Sports Football (@skyfootball) 6 February 2025
Liverpool vs. Spurs
Liverpool had almost 72% of the occupation during the 43 minutes of the game, with Spurs’s first attempt to reach only the 42nd minute, when Dejan Kulusevski raised a shot from a distance.
There have been a few such problems for Gakpo, who has now been convinced five times in the 2024/25 competition, as well as assistance.
The 25-year-old scored twice after the 89th minute in Liverpool’s third 5-1 win at West Ham and two in 17 minutes in their 3-2 win in Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round.
again He is Liverpool’s form player in Anfield, noting in each of his last seven appearances there in all matches.
Was Van Dijk lucky to get out of punishment for this challenge to Richarlison? 👇 pic.twitter.com/ng7e5yaidv
– Sky Sports Football (@skyfootball) 6 February 2025
Tottenham suffers from Richarlison injury
The pressure continued to build on Tottenham a minute before halftime, when Antonin Kinsky was forced to emerge and touch Mohamed Salah’s strike over Crossbar.
At the other end of the stadium, Spurs forward Richarlison, who was treated by injuries, hit the lawn, while Liverpool attacked after another setback.
Rich He had made his first two starts from the campaign since returning from an injury in January, but the Brazilian rushed to replace Mathys Tel before the break, making his debut in Bayern Munich.
Tottenham won the first 1-0 leg through Lucas Bergvall’s 86th minute. The winners of the tie will face Newcastle in the final at Wembley Stadium on March 16th.
