Nunez and Elliott Fire Liverpool into Carabao Cup Semi-Finals with 2-1 Win Over Southampton

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Southampton 1-2 Liverpool: Nunez and Elliott Secure Carabao Cup Semi-Final Spot for Reds

Liverpool secured their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Southampton at St Mary Stadium on Tuesday night. Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott scored the crucial goals for Jürgen Klopp side, sending them through to the next round of the competition.

The match started with high intensity as both teams created early chances. However, it was Nunez who broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, converting a well-timed cross from Kostas Tsimikas to give Liverpool the lead. Southampton responded well but struggled to find a breakthrough in the first half.

In the second half, Elliott doubled Liverpool advantage with a stunning long-range effort in the 58th minute, leaving Southampton goalkeeper helpless. The Saints managed to pull one back late through Adam Armstrong, but it was not enough to prevent the Reds from advancing.

Liverpool clinical finishing proved to be the difference, as they held firm under pressure from the home side. This victory will boost the team confidence ahead of their semi-final clash.

The Reds will now await the draw to determine their semi-final opponents, aiming to continue their Carabao Cup run.