Liverpool secure first-leg advantage Carabao Cup KickOff

Liverpool secured a 2-1 win over Fulham in the Carabao Cup semi-finals after coming from behind. Exciting game!

Liverpool took the lead in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals by coming from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Fulham. The Reds made several changes to their lineup, bringing in Diogo Jota, Virgil Van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Conor Bradley, and goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

Despite being on the front foot early on, Liverpool fell behind 19 minutes into the game when Willian scored for Fulham. The Cottagers then focused on defending deep in their own half, denying Liverpool space and looking to counter-attack.

In the second half, Liverpool came out strong, with Gravenberch narrowly missing the target with a shot from the edge of the box. They eventually equalized through Curtis Jones before Cody Gakpo put them ahead with a first-time shot.

Liverpool continued to press for more goals, with Bernd Leno making a double save to deny Darwin Nunez. Fulham struggled to break down Liverpool's defense in the closing stages, and the Reds held on for a 2-1 victory.

The win gives Liverpool a valuable advantage heading into the second leg of the semi-finals. The team's strong performance and resilience in coming from behind demonstrate their determination to advance in the competition. With the return leg still to come, Liverpool will be looking to build on this result and secure their place in the final.