Son Heung-min’s Spectacular Goal Secures EFL Cup Semi-Final Spot for Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur has advanced to the semi-finals of the EFL Cup after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United. The match was highlighted by an extraordinary goal from Son Heung-min, who scored directly from a corner kick in what is being hailed as one of the goals of the season.

With the score at 3-2 in favor of Tottenham and just two minutes remaining in regular time, Son stepped up to take a corner. The South Korean star caught everyone by surprise as he curled the ball directly into the net, scoring a rare ‘olimpico’ goal that put Spurs 4-2 ahead and effectively sealed their passage to the next round.

This goal has quickly gone viral, with fans and pundits alike praising Son’s technique and audacity. It proved crucial in a match that saw Tottenham race to a 3-0 lead, only for Manchester United to mount a comeback and narrow the gap to 3-2. Son’s wonder strike provided the cushion Spurs needed, even as United managed to score once more for a final scoreline of 4-3.

Tottenham’s journey in this year’s EFL Cup has been impressive, having eliminated Manchester City in the previous round before overcoming United in the quarter-finals. They now await their semi-final opponents, which will be one of Newcastle, Liverpool, or Arsenal.

This victory keeps alive Tottenham’s hopes of securing their first major trophy in years. The question now is whether they can go all the way and lift the EFL Cup, potentially marking a significant milestone in the club’s history.