Tottenham Defeats Liverpool in Carabao Cup Semi-Final

In a historic moment for English football, Tottenham Hotspur faced Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi-final, marking the first instance where a referee communicated a decision to the crowd, specifically regarding a VAR offside call. Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall scored the decisive goal, leading to contention as Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk questioned the officiating, particularly the decision not to penalize Bergvall for a foul that left teammate Kostas Tsimikas receiving treatment off the pitch. The match was characterized by a lack of clear chances, with Liverpool dominating possession but ultimately failing to capitalize, while Spurs' defense held firm. The match ended with Spurs taking a narrow lead into the second leg of the semi-final, set to take place at Anfield. Liverpool will need to overcome a tough historical record against Spurs in their home fixture to advance in the tournament.