Liverpool edges Southampton 2-1 to reach Carabao Cup fourth round
Alexander Isak opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 43rd minute.
KATHMANDU: Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over Southampton to advance to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Alexander Isak opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 43rd minute.
However, a defensive error by Wataru Endo allowed Shiya Charles to equalize in the 76th minute, setting up a thrilling finish.
In the second half, substitute Hugo Ekitike scored the decisive goal in the 85th minute to put Liverpool back in the lead.
In celebration, Ekitike lifted his jersey, earning a second yellow card and a subsequent red, forcing Liverpool to play the closing minutes with ten men.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Liverpool held on to their lead.
With this win, ten-time League Cup champions Liverpool continue their pursuit of another trophy.
However, concerns arose as new defender Giovanni Leoni had to be stretchered off with a knee injury.
