Liverpool came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal semifinal, MySportDab reports.
It was another shocker in the Carabao Cup semifinal which saw another big side being dragged all through in the first half.
Quick succession goals from the Reds ensured they were able to take the lead which turned everything around between both teams.
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The game kicked off with so much pace like what was witnessed between Middlesbrough and Chelsea yesterday night which was epic from both ends.
Liverpool started well and tried coordinating themselves to take an early advantage which failed to happen on several attempts.
Things took a shock turn when Fulham broke the deadlock from a goal scored by Willian who was able to make good use of his opportunity turning things 0-1 in the 19th minutes.
Reality quickly hit the Reds who started playing with urgency as they tried making an instant comeback which proved abortive despite being close.
Fulham were on top until the first half came to an end with them leading 0-1 against Liverpool who were unable to hit back after going down.
There was enough from the second half which saw more opportunities and both teams trying to see what they could make happen.
Fulham had one job which was making sure they were able to hold things down despite the waves of attack thrown by the home team.
Liverpool were restless in their waves of attack which continued amounting to nothing despite them deploying every possible strategy to get that leveler.
The leveler came after great work saw Curtis Jones making things 1-1 with a wonderful goal that came in the 68th minutes as they progressed.
Another one came in the 71st minutes from Cody Gakpo made sure the Reds were in front with things turning 2-1 with still more to play.
Liverpool claimed a much needed and deserved first leg victory 2-1 against Fulham putting themselves one leg into the Carabao Cup final.
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