In a thrilling encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday evening, Tottenham managed to win by a narrow 1-0 against Liverpool in the first leg of the English League Cup semi-finals. However, this match was overshadowed by a serious injury to midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, adding a somber note to the encounter.
Lucas Bergvall emerged as the hero of the home team, scoring his first goal for Tottenham in the final minutes of the match, specifically in the 86th minute. The young star finished confidently after receiving a well-measured pass from Dominic Solanke, who had earlier seen his own goal ruled out after a VAR review ruled him offside. The moment marked a historic milestone, with referee Stuart Attwell announcing the decision via a wireless microphone, a first in English football history, to the audible surprise of supporters.
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The match suffered a significant stoppage in the sixth minute when Bentancur suffered what appeared to be a serious injury after attempting to head a corner. The Uruguayan fell before receiving immediate attention on the field. After a tense ten-minute wait, he was evacuated on a stretcher to respectful applause from the crowd, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
As attention turns to the second leg, scheduled for February 6 at Anfield, Tottenham will aim to secure their place in the final, while Liverpool will look to destabilize their rivals and turn the tide. In the other semi-final, Newcastle hold a comfortable 2-0 lead over Arsenal after their first-leg clash.
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