Tottenham vs Man Utd LIVE: Carabao Cup result and reaction as Spurs go through after chaotic game
Tottenham 4-3 Manchester United: Catastrophic goalkeeping errors and goals direct from corners headlined a mad quarter-final that Spurs eventually edged
Tottenham Hotspur survived a furious Manchester United comeback to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a 4-3 victory in a chaotic tie
Ange Postecoglou’s side were cruising against a lacklustre United with Dominic Solanke’s double and a goal for Dejan Kulusevski putting them 3-0 up after 54 minutes.
But the home crowd were left chewing their fingernails as two terrible mistakes by goalkeeper Fraser Forster allowed substitutes Joshua Zirkzee and Amad Diallo to give United hope.
There were still 20 minutes left when Diallo made it 3-2 and United were close to equalising on several occasions before Son Heung-min deceived United keeper Altay Bayindir directly from a corner to seemingly seal it. Jonny Evans ensured a nervy finish by heading a third goal for the visitors in stoppage time but Spurs clung on.
The big news before kick-off was that Marcus Rashford wass not in the United squad just days after he gave an interview saying he is ready for a “new challenge” away from the club. Amorim dropped Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from his squad to face Manchester City last weekend and although Garnacho appeared from the bench against Spurs, Rashford didn’t travel to London for the clash.
Relive all the Carabao Cup action with our live blog below:
Self-inflicted drama reveals a Tottenham truth amid Manchester United chaos
As Son Heung-min wheeled away and the Tottenham fans on the South Stand bounced their way into the Carabao Cup semi-finals, it was fitting of this bonkers, breathless tie that the winning goal against Manchester United would come straight from a corner kick. A huge night for Ange Postecoglou, as Spurs moved a step closer to lifting their first trophy since 2008, came with palpable relief as Son’s corner made sure they rescued themselves from extraordinary embarrassment. Ruben Amorim’s side could not find another comeback.
Above all, though, this was a bad night for back-up goalkeepers. Altay Bayindir flapped as Son’s cross sailed over his head, the second goal he had been at fault for. He did not cover himself in glory on his first appearance under Amorim, and may still be appealing to referee John Brookes. Meanwhile, Fraser Forster’s efforts with the ball at his feet ensured another two goals of the seven at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium came down to goalkeeping mistakes. Lisandro Martinez contributed a couple more errors, with woeful defending.
Read Jamie Braidwood’s full report from a madcap quarter-final in north London:
Self-inflicted drama reveals a Tottenham truth amid Manchester United chaos
Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 Manchester United: Spurs recovered from Fraser Forster’s mistakes in a breathless tie as Ange Postecoglou’s side reached the semi-finals
Carabao Cup semi-final draw LIVE: Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham await fate
Not long until the Carabao Cup semi-final draw now and you can find out who Spurs will face over two legs, with our blog here:
Carabao Cup draw LIVE: Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle and Spurs await semi-final fate
The semi-final draw will follow the last quarter-final that saw Tottenham beat Manchester United 4-3
WATCH: Son Heung Min scores direct from a corner
So much carnage in that match, including this goal direct from a corner from Son Heung Min.
FULL-TIME! Tottenham 4-3 Man Utd
IT’S ALL OVER! What a mad, ridiculous second half that was. It started at 1-0 to spurs and ended 4-3. Both goalkeepers had stinkers with Fraser Forster making two appalling errors for United goals and Bayindir allowing Son to score straight from a corner.
But eventually, Tottenham edge it and join Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Phew!
Tottenham 4-3 Man Utd, 90+7 mins
Bergvall hacks down Mainoo int he United half and is booked. One final chance to pump the ball forward for Bayindir.
Tottenham 4-3 Man Utd, 90+6 mins
Spurs trying to kill the game off now. Slowing it down and time then wasted witha second ball on the pitch. A few seconds left.
GOAL! Tottenham 4-3 Man Utd (Jonny Evans, 90+4 mins)
Have I spoken too soon?! Man Utd score from a corner themselves as Jonny Evans glances a header in at he near post.
90 seconds to grab an equaliser! They couldn’t, could they...
Tottenham 4-2 Man Utd, 90+3 mins
United win a corner but it comes to nothing. Final knockings here now and you can feel the relief around the stadium.
Fernandes was booked as well during the post-goal protestations by the way.
Tottenham 4-2 Man Utd, 90 mins
Surely no way back for United now. But a couple of subs for Spurs as Brennan Johnson and the lesser-spotted Sergio Reguilon come on for Solanke and Spence.
Reguilon’s firs Tottenham appearance since April 2022 would you believe! He’s spent some time on loan at Man Utd since then.
Six minutes of added time.
Tottenham 4-2 Man Utd, 89 mins
United goalkeeper Bayindir is claiming he was fouled by Bergvall as the ball came in but he’s got to be stronger, no? Bergvall maybe makes contact with the keeper’s left arm but it’s minimal and frankly he’s made a mess of it by misjuding Son’s cross and letting the ball fly in.
Bayindir gets yellow carded for his protestations. A bad night for both goalkeepers.
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