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Cody Gakpo became the top scorer in the EFL Cup this season with the opening goal against Tottenham in Anfield to attract the level of Liverpool in the second semifinal of this season’s competition.
The Netherlands striker, Gakpo met the delivery of Mohamed Salah inside the box, firing for the first time to make the score 1-1 together after 34 minutes in Anfield.
“That is unfortunate for the Spurs, as they tried to leave,” said former Aston Villa striker and England striker Dion Dion to BBC Radio 5 live after visiting midfielder Yves Bissouma was dispossessed.
“But the danger is not treated and Cody Gakpo attacks him with his right boot, a good ending.”
Gakpo level the draw! Pho
It becomes the top scorer in this year’s Carabao Cup 🥇 pic.twitter.com/za4tmxgevz
– Sky Sports Football (@skyfootball) February 6, 2025
Liverpool vs Spurs
Liverpool had almost 72% of possession during the first 43 minutes of the game, with the first attempt of the goal Spurs only arriving in the 42nd minute, when they leave Kulusevski raised a shot from the distance well.
There have been few problems for Gakpo, which has now scored five times in the competition 2024/25, in addition to providing assistance.
The 25-year-old schedu Fourth round.
again He is the player of the form of Liverpool in Anfield, scoring in each of his last seven appearances there in all competitions.
Did Van Dijk were for escape from the punishment for this challenge in Richarlison? 👇 pic.twitter.com/ng7e5yaidv
– Sky Sports Football (@skyfootball) February 6, 2025
Tottenham suffers a richarlison lesion
The pressure continued to increase over Tottenham a minute before part time, when Antonin Kinsky was forced to emerge and touch Mohamed Salah’s blow on the crossbar.
At the other end of the field, the Spurs Richharlison striker, who has been harassed by the injuries, hit the grass while Liverpool attacked after suffering another setback.
Richarlison He had made his first two openings of the campaign since he returned from an injury to the hamstrings in January, but the Brazilian limited before the break to be replaced by Mathys Tel, making his loan debut of Bayern Munich.
Tottenham won the first leg 1-0 through the 86-minute goal of Lucas Bergvall. The winners will face Newcastle in the final at the Wembley Stadium on March 16.
