Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stoppage-time strike to seal a 3-1 victory for Liverpool over Tottenham in the Carabao Cup third round at Anfield, according to match reports.
Early Chances and Mac Allister Opener
Tottenham missed an early opportunity when Lucas Bergvall found himself through on goal, only for his close-range shot to be stopped by the legs of goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili in the 11th minute, as noted in match data. Liverpool punished that wastefulness in the 21st minute when Alexis Mac Allister curled a shot high into the net to open the scoring. Mohammed Kudus also missed a chance before half-time, volleying high and wide following build-up play from Destiny Udogie.
Gakpo Strike and Gallagher Response
Liverpool extended their lead in the 54th minute through Cody Gakpo, who slammed a powerful shot past the goalkeeper in front of the Kop following a team move. Tottenham reduced the deficit in the 69th minute when Conor Gallagher nodded in from close range. Roberto De Zerbi’s team pushed for an equalizer, and Giorgi Mamardashvili was forced into a fingertip save in the 86th minute to deny Omar Marmoush.
Did you know? Cody Gakpo, who was a transfer target for Tottenham in the summer window, currently has more Premier League goals this season than the entire Tottenham team, according to match statistics.
Manager Reaction and Tactical Assessment
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola described Szoboszlai’s late goal as a “worldie” during his post-match press conference, noting that while other players might be considered too far out for such a shot, “with Dom you are thinking he might score.” Iraola also praised youngster Lewis Koumas as the player of the match, highlighting the forward’s work rate in training and during the game.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed frustration with the result while remaining optimistic about his squad’s direction. “We created chances to win the game,” De Zerbi told Sky Sports, adding that his players need a “click” to turn performances into results during their rebuilding phase.
Pro Tip: When analyzing early-season cup ties, look closely at squad rotation. Iraola’s decision to make 10 changes—including giving minutes to Trey Nyoni and Lewis Koumas—helped inject fresh energy following a tough league fixture against Fulham.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored Liverpool’s goals against Tottenham?
Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai scored the goals for Liverpool in their 3-1 Carabao Cup victory.
Who scored for Tottenham?
Conor Gallagher scored Tottenham’s only goal of the match with a close-range header in the second half.
Which managers are in charge of Liverpool and Tottenham?
Andoni Iraola manages Liverpool, while Roberto De Zerbi is the head coach of Tottenham.
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