A wild match unfolded between Tottenham and Manchester United, featuring two errors that led to goals for the visitors and an incredible Olympic goal from Son Heung-Min that sealed the victory for the hosts.
Tottenham triumphed 4-3 in a thrilling Carabao Cup quarterfinal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, thanks to Son’s breathtaking corner kick.
Tottenham Takes the Early Lead
The action started strong for the home side. In the first 15 minutes, Tottenham capitalized on a set piece. After a well-rehearsed free kick, Pedro Porro’s initial shot was poorly parried by United’s goalkeeper, leaving Dominic Solanke to pounce on the rebound. His powerful near-post strike ricocheted off the frame and into the net.
Tottenham dominated the rest of the first half, creating dangerous chances while United looked uncertain. However, the score remained 1-0 until halftime.
Second Half Brings More Goals
Just one minute into the second half, Tottenham struck again. After a fluid passing sequence, James Maddison sent a low cross from the left. United’s defense managed to deflect it, but the clearance fell straight to Dejan Kulusevski, who calmly slotted the ball home for a 2-0 lead.
In the 53rd minute, Solanke scored his second. A long pass over the top found him in stride. The forward outpaced his marker, cut inside with finesse, and unleashed a precise shot to the near post, making it 3-0.
United Capitalizes on Goalkeeping Errors
Manchester United found a lifeline thanks to mistakes from Tottenham’s goalkeeper, Fraser Forster.
In the 63rd minute, Forster received a back pass near his goal line. Attempting to switch play with a ground pass, he misjudged the strength, allowing United’s attackers to intercept. After a scramble, Joshua Zirkzee tapped the ball into the net for United’s first goal.
At the 70th minute, Forster faltered again. Another back pass pressured him as Amad Diallo closed in. Forster’s attempted clearance ricocheted off Diallo’s sliding challenge, sending the ball into the net for a 3-2 scoreline.
Son’s Olympic Goal Saves Spurs
With morale shaken by their goalkeeper’s errors, Spurs needed inspiration. At the 88th minute, Son Heung-Min delivered a moment of magic. From a left-sided corner kick, Son curved the ball beautifully. It soared over everyone, dipping perfectly into the far corner of the goal, nestling in the back of the net—a stunning Olympic goal that restored Tottenham’s two-goal lead.
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United’s Last Gasp Not Enough
In stoppage time, United added one more. At 90+4’, Jonny Evans flicked a near-post header from a corner kick, guiding the ball just inside the net to make it 4-3.
Despite the late drama, Tottenham held on to secure their place in the semifinals of the Carabao Cup after a match filled with excitement, errors, and brilliance.
