Fulham 1-1 Liverpool (Agg 2-3): Carabao Cup final for Jurgen Klopp's team as they thwart late rally at Craven Cottage

Luis Diaz’s early goal put Liverpool in control early on and though Issa Diop levelled on the night, Jurgen Klopp’s side beat Fulham 3-2 on aggregate in Carabao Cup semi-final. Liverpool will play Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on February 25

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Wednesday 24 January 2024 22:25, UK

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Liverpool are through to the Carabao Cup final after a 1-1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage was enough to give them a 3-2 aggregate win.

Holding a one-goal advantage from the first leg at Anfield, Liverpool took the game further away from Fulham early on through Luis Diaz's deflected strike and looked set for a comfortable evening until Issa Diop ensured a tense finale late in the game.

But there were no further scares for Liverpool who held on for a deserved aggregate victory. Jurgen Klopp's team will now contest the Carabao Cup trophy at Wembley against Chelsea next month in what will be a repeat of the 2022 final between the sides.

Fulham:Leno (5), Castagne (5), Tosin (7), Diop (7), Robinson (7), Palhinha (6), Cairney (7), De-Cordova Reid (6), Pereira (5), Willian (7), Jimenez (5).

Subs:Wilson (7), Tete (n/a), Reed (n/a), Muniz (n/a).

Liverpool: Kelleher (6), Bradley (7), Quansah (7), Van Dijk (7), Gomez (6), Mac Allister (6), Gravenberch (6), Elliott (6), Diaz (8), Nunez (6), Gakpo (6).

Subs: Jones (6), Jota (6), Konate (n/a), Clark (n/a).

Player of the match: Luis Diaz.

Fulham did all they could to create an atmosphere, black and white flags waving from all four sides of Craven Cottage long before kick-off as they targeted a first domestic cup final since 1975. But it was Liverpool who started stronger, extending their lead.

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