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Liverpool 3–1 Spurs
Reds reach the next round after goals from Mac Allister, Gakpo and Szoboszlai.
LFC
Liverpool
3 – 1
FULL-TIME
Anfield
TH
Spurs
Alexis Mac Allister 21'
Cody Gakpo 54'
Dominik Szoboszlai 90+1'
Conor Gallagher 69'

Liverpool 3-1 Spurs: Reds Cruise Into the Next Round

Liverpool eased past Tottenham Hotspur with a 3-1 win at Anfield in the EFL Cup Third Round. Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai were on the scoresheet for Liverpool, while Conor Gallagher pulled one back for Spurs.

Key Facts

  • Final Score: Liverpool 3 – 1 Spurs
  • Competition: EFL Cup, Third Round
  • Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
  • Liverpool Scorers: Alexis Mac Allister (21'), Cody Gakpo (54'), Dominik Szoboszlai (90+1')
  • Spurs Scorer: Conor Gallagher (69')
  • Result: Liverpool advance to the next round
MATCH STATS
11
Shots
17
5
Shots on Target
7
45%
Possession
55%

How the Match Unfolded

Liverpool made the early breakthrough through Alexis Mac Allister in the 21st minute, giving the hosts the opening goal at Anfield.

Cody Gakpo then doubled Liverpool's advantage in the 54th minute, putting the Reds two goals clear after the interval.

Tottenham responded through Conor Gallagher in the 69th minute, giving Spurs hope of getting back into the contest.

Liverpool ultimately settled the tie in stoppage time. Dominik Szoboszlai scored in the 90+1st minute to make it 3-1 and send Liverpool through to the next round.

Talking Points

Mac Allister's early strike set the tone. Liverpool were able to establish their advantage before halftime.

Gakpo added the second. His goal shortly after the interval gave Liverpool a valuable two-goal cushion.

Spurs responded. Gallagher's 69th-minute goal briefly put Tottenham back into the match.

Szoboszlai sealed the result. His stoppage-time goal ensured Liverpool finished the night as 3-1 winners.

What's Next

Liverpool move into the next round of the EFL Cup after their 3-1 victory at Anfield, while Tottenham will turn their attention back toward their remaining competitions.

people ask/question

Q: What was the final score?
Liverpool won 3-1 against Tottenham Hotspur.

Q: Where was the match played?
The match was played at Anfield.

Q: Who scored for Liverpool?
Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Q: Who scored for Spurs?
Conor Gallagher scored Tottenham's goal.

Conclusion

Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Spurs was decided by goals at key moments. Mac Allister opened the scoring, Gakpo extended the advantage, Gallagher briefly reduced the deficit and Szoboszlai completed the win in stoppage time. The result sends Liverpool into the next round of the EFL Cup.


Liverpool vs Spurs — Match Centre
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Liverpool 3 – 1 Spurs
FULL-TIME · LIVERPOOL WON
Competition EFL Cup
Round Third Round
Venue Anfield
Final Result Liverpool 3–1 Tottenham

TEAM STATS

11
Shots
17
5
Shots on target
7
45%
Possession
55%
14
Fouls
12
3
Yellow cards
2
0
Red cards
0
1
Offsides
3
5
Corners
9

LIVERPOOL

Alexis Mac Allister 21'
Cody Gakpo 54'
Dominik Szoboszlai 90+1'

SPURS

Conor Gallagher 69'

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