18-year-old Lucas Bergvall scored a dramatic late goal to secure Tottenham a 1-0 first-leg victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final. The Swedish starlet’s winner came amidst controversy, as Liverpool players and fans argued he should have been sent off moments earlier for a foul on Kostas Tsimikas.
Virgil van Dijk didn’t hold back after the match, calling the referee’s decision “quite obvious” and expressing frustration over the pivotal moment. “He should have been sent off. A minute later, he scores the winner. It’s a big moment, but it’s not the reason we lost,” Van Dijk said, adding that Liverpool remains optimistic about the second leg at Anfield.
With Tottenham’s new goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky keeping a clean sheet on debut and Liverpool struggling to find their rhythm, Spurs head into the return leg with a slender advantage. The tie remains finely poised as both teams prepare for an intense showdown at Anfield.
