Match report

Liverpool Defeats Tottenham 2–1 in League Cup Clash

Liverpool
Liverpool
2–1
FT
Tottenham
Tottenham
Oct 25, 2016

Liverpool secured a crucial victory over Tottenham, winning 2–1 in the League Cup. D. Sturridge scored twice for the Reds, including a header from G. Wijnaldum's assist, while V. Janssen's penalty late in the game provided a brief spark for Tottenham.

Key Facts

  • • D. Sturridge scored both goals for Liverpool at 9' and 64'.
  • • Tottenham's V. Janssen converted a penalty at 76'.
  • • T. Alexander-Arnold received a yellow card at 26'.
  • • Substitutions included D. Origi and Nathaniel Clyne for Liverpool, and Tom Carroll for Tottenham.

Lineups

Liverpool

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 S. Mignolet (G)
  • 17 R. Klavan (D)
  • 18 Alberto Moreno (D)
  • 5 G. Wijnaldum (M)
  • 21 Lucas Leiva (M)
  • 35 K. Stewart (M)
  • 16 M. Grujić (M)
  • 53 O. Ejaria (M)
  • 66 T. Arnold (D)
  • 15 D. Sturridge (F)
  • 27 D. Origi (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 N. Clyne
  • 28 D. Ings
  • 23 E. Can
  • 1 L. Karius
  • 19 S. Mané
  • 6 D. Lovren
  • 20 A. Lallana

Tottenham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Vorm (G)
  • 16 K. Trippier (D)
  • 27 K. Wimmer (D)
  • 33 B. Davies (D)
  • 38 C. Carter-Vickers (D)
  • 28 T. Carroll (M)
  • 15 E. Dier (M)
  • 29 H. Winks (M)
  • 25 J. Onomah (M)
  • 9 V. Janssen (F)
  • 14 G. N'Koudou (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 E. Lamela
  • 12 V. Wanyama
  • 39 S. Harrison
  • 45 A. Walkes
  • 46 L. Amos
  • 5 J. Vertonghen
  • 30 Pau López

Timeline

  1. Liverpool
    9' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sturridge
  2. Liverpool
    26' Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    T. Alexander-Arnold
  3. Tottenham
    61' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tom Carroll · On: É. Lamela
  4. Liverpool
    64' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sturridge · Assist: G. Wijnaldum
  5. Tottenham
    67' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Eric Dier · On: V. Wanyama
  6. Liverpool
    68' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Alexander-Arnold · On: Nathaniel Clyne
  7. Liverpool
    68' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Origi · On: D. Ings
  8. Tottenham
    76' Tottenham Goal · Penalty
    V. Janssen
  9. Liverpool
    83' Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    D. Ings
  10. Tottenham
    83' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Nkoudou · On: S. Harrison
  11. Liverpool
    84' Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    Marko Grujić
  12. Liverpool
    89' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marko Grujić · On: E. Can
  13. Tottenham
    90' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    H. Winks

Match Stats

Stat Liverpool Tottenham
Fouls 11 21
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 6 6
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 8 5
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Sturridge's early goal at 9' gave Liverpool the momentum and an early lead.
  • ▸ The introduction of G. Wijnaldum, who assisted Sturridge's second goal, shifted the game in Liverpool's favor.
  • ▸ V. Janssen's penalty at 76' brought Tottenham back into the game but Liverpool held on for the win.