Manchester United made a big splash in the "Double Red Clash" of the EFL Cup! United took the lead with a brilliant start from McDonald McTominay. However, Liverpool's Alex McAleese and Mohamed Sana scored a goal each to bring the score to 2-2 and the match went into extra time. In extra time, goals from Rashford and Amitdia helped United to a 4-3 comeback victory over Liverpool, advancing to the final with their heads held high and Liverpool's title dreams shattered.
Manchester United's path to winning the title this season is limited to the EFL Cup, so they can't afford to lose this game. Scorer Helen, who has scored in 6 consecutive matches, is out of action due to injury, and is back in the game as a timely rain for the Red Devils. Liverpool also has the ace Mohamed Sana, with Dawan Nunes and Luis Diaz formed a trident power, even more than last week's league game with Manchester City sharp.
Manchester United showed a strong desire to win, and with the home advantage, they launched a fierce attack on Liverpool soon after the start. Yun Bishaka's shot was confiscated, Rashford's long-distance shot was pounced by Kina Boots. In 10 minutes, Fook launched an attack on the left side of the field, and Ganazu's narrow shot was pounced on, while McDonald's Minnie stepped forward in time to break through Liverpool's defense and take the lead for Man Utd. After taking the lead, Man U further increased the attack, the midfield frantically pressing, making it difficult for Liverpool to organize an effective attack.
Liverpool settled down as Suboslar's long range shot was parried by Onana, while Endo went close in the 36th minute, but was ruled offside. 44 minutes in, Liverpool finally got on the scoreboard as Chalol Konsa sent in a pinpoint cross for Dawunyunis to score and bring the score to 1-1. In the first half of stoppage time, Zukomes pushed for a goal, Dawunyunis' shot was blocked, and Mohammed Shahnabad added the second goal. Liverpool went back up 2-1.
In the second half, Manchester United fought back with Javier Alillo scoring from long range in the 105th minute, but Liverpool didn't give up, and in the 112th minute, Lashford equalized the score. In the last minute of the match, United substitute Ghana Zu received the ball in the penalty area and scored, bringing the score to 2-2. In extra time, Lashford's header was deflected, and the match went into extra time.
In the first half of extra time, the two sides continued to fight fiercely, and Javier Aiello shot from long range in the 105th minute to put the Reds back in the lead. But United did not give up, and in the 112th minute, Rashford equalized. In the last minute of the match, United substitute Amitdia quickly counterattacked on a Liverpool corner kick attack and broke through the Liverpool defense, and United beat Liverpool 4-3 to advance to the quarterfinals. The remaining three teams in the EFL Cup quarterfinals are Manchester City, Chelsea and Fulham.
