🔴 REDS BOOK WEMBLEY! | Fulham v Liverpool Carabao Cup Semi Final extended highlights

EFL

24 Jan 202411:54

Summary

TLDRLiverpool faced Fulham in the second leg of the League Cup semifinal, holding a 2-1 advantage from the first match. Liverpool took the lead early through Luis Diaz but Fulham equalized late through Harry Wilson to make it 1-1 on the night. In the end, Liverpool did enough to advance 3-2 on aggregate, reaching their 14th League Cup final where they will face Chelsea. It was a close match, with Fulham pushing Liverpool until the end, but the Reds will be happy to advance to another final under manager Jurgen Klopp.

Takeaways

😀 Liverpool defeat Fulham 3-2 on aggregate to reach the League Cup final
😃 Luis Diaz scores the opener for Liverpool in the second leg
😞 Fulham miss a great early chance to equalize through Decordova-Reid
🤔 Leno arguably could have done better for Liverpool's goal
👏 Harry Wilson equalizes late on for Fulham against his former club
😥 Fulham hit the post after Liverpool nearly extend their lead
⚽️ Liverpool weather late Fulham pressure to hold on to their aggregate lead
🏆 Liverpool reach their 14th League Cup final, where they'll face Chelsea
😀 Fulham gave Liverpool a good test over two legs
🤝 Jurgen Klopp seemed relieved rather than jubilant at the final whistle

Q & A

What competition are Liverpool and Fulham playing in?
-They are playing in the semifinal of the League Cup.
What was the aggregate score between Liverpool and Fulham over the two legs?
-The aggregate score was Liverpool 3-2 Fulham.
Who scored Liverpool's first goal in the second leg?
-Luis Diaz scored Liverpool's first goal in the second leg.
Who scored Fulham's equalizing goal late in the match?
-Harry Wilson scored Fulham's late equalizer.
How many times have Liverpool reached the League Cup final?
-This will be Liverpool's 14th appearance in the League Cup final.
Who will Liverpool face in the League Cup final?
-Liverpool will face Chelsea in the League Cup final at Wembley.
Why was Jurgen Klopp not overly celebratory at full time?
-Klopp only puffed his cheeks because he felt Liverpool made it harder than it should have been and Fulham were still in the game until the end.
How did Fulham manager Marco Silva react to his team missing an early chance?
-Silva walked away angrily knowing it was a golden opportunity his team failed to convert.
What date will the League Cup final be played?
-The League Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea will be played on February 25.
Why did Liverpool not kill off the tie with more goals?
-Liverpool failed to take their opportunities and convert chances to put the game beyond Fulham's reach.