Son scores outrageous corner goal as Tottenham stuns Manchester United
- Tottenham Hotspur secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, overcoming a comeback attempt.
- Son Heung-min scored a remarkable goal directly from a corner in the 88th minute to help secure the win.
- The victory allows Tottenham to advance to the semi-finals where they will face Liverpool, aiming for their first trophy since 2008.
In the Carabao Cup quarter-final match held recently in England, Tottenham Hotspur faced Manchester United in a thrilling encounter that ended with a score of 4-3. Tottenham, playing with significant adversity, managed to hold on for the win despite being without ten first-team players due to injuries. The match started favorably for Spurs, who took an early lead with goals from Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski, giving them a 3-0 advantage early in the second half. However, the match became tense when Manchester United began a comeback, scoring two goals to narrow the gap, triggering nerves among the Spurs players and management. In a pivotal moment, Son Heung-min scored a goal directly from a corner, providing much-needed relief for his team just before the end of the match. Although Jonny Evans scored for United in stoppage time, it was merely a consolation as Tottenham sealed their victory. The win saw Spurs advance to the semi-finals where they will face Premier League leaders Liverpool. Following the match, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou praised his team's efforts and resilience despite the challenges they faced with injuries and fatigue. Postecoglou acknowledged that the performance of his players, particularly the back-up goalkeeper Fraser Forster, who made critical mistakes leading to the two United goals, was commendable amid immense pressure. He reflected on the fact that his team, even when under duress, is demonstrating significant growth and determination, as evidenced by their latest win in the cup competition. Tottenham's progression provides them with an opportunity to compete for silverware, with aspirations of winning their first trophy since 2008.