FULHAM RATINGS: Nightmare start when German keeper he allowed Diaz’s shot to squirm into the net at his near post. Fine one-handed stop from Nunez curler just before hour. AFP
Bernd Leno 6/10
FULHAM RATINGS: Nightmare start when German keeper he allowed Diaz’s shot to squirm into the net at his near post. Fine one-handed stop from Nunez curler just before hour. AFP
FULHAM RATINGS: Nightmare start when German keeper he allowed Diaz’s shot to squirm into the net at his near post. Fine one-handed stop from Nunez curler just before hour. AFP
Belgian right-back was caught out by long ball ahead of Diaz’s early goal and Liverpool seemed to target space behind him. PA
Timothy Castagne 5/10
Belgian right-back was caught out by long ball ahead of Diaz’s early goal and Liverpool seemed to target space behind him. PA
Belgian right-back was caught out by long ball ahead of Diaz’s early goal and Liverpool seemed to target space behind him. PA
Magnificent sliding tackled stopped Nunez getting through on goal midway through first half. Won header in box that led to Pereira hitting post at other end of pitch. PA
Tosin Adarabioyo 7/10
Magnificent sliding tackled stopped Nunez getting through on goal midway through first half. Won header in box that led to Pereira hitting post at other end of pitch. PA
Magnificent sliding tackled stopped Nunez getting through on goal midway through first half. Won header in box that led to Pereira hitting post at other end of pitch. PA
Big defender was the unlikely player to haul Fulham back into the tie when he used his thigh to nudge the score back to 2-1 on the night in the 77th minute. Booked for chopping down Jota straight after. Reuters
Issa Diop 7/10
Big defender was the unlikely player to haul Fulham back into the tie when he used his thigh to nudge the score back to 2-1 on the night in the 77th minute. Booked for chopping down Jota straight after. Reuters
Big defender was the unlikely player to haul Fulham back into the tie when he used his thigh to nudge the score back to 2-1 on the night in the 77th minute. Booked for chopping down Jota straight afte
Surging early overlap and cross had keeper scrambling to palm clear but not enough of that from American left-back who was more focused on defensive duties. Reuters
Antonee Robinson 6/10
Surging early overlap and cross had keeper scrambling to palm clear but not enough of that from American left-back who was more focused on defensive duties. Reuters
Surging early overlap and cross had keeper scrambling to palm clear but not enough of that from American left-back who was more focused on defensive duties. Reuters
Harsh booking after catching Mc Allister with follow through on tackle that barely deserved a free-kick. Tidy with the pass and tireless in the Fulham engine room. AFP
Tom Cairney 7/10
Harsh booking after catching Mc Allister with follow through on tackle that barely deserved a free-kick. Tidy with the pass and tireless in the Fulham engine room. AFP
Harsh booking after catching Mc Allister with follow through on tackle that barely deserved a free-kick. Tidy with the pass and tireless in the Fulham engine room. AFP
Portuguese midfielder should have scored in opening 10 minutes but volleyed over from game’s first corner. Will look back in anger at that as likely to be last chance to play at Wembley with Fulham before heading to pastures new. Getty Images
Joao Palhinha 7/10
Portuguese midfielder should have scored in opening 10 minutes but volleyed over from game’s first corner. Will look back in anger at that as likely to be last chance to play at Wembley with Fulham before heading to pastures new. Getty Images
Portuguese midfielder should have scored in opening 10 minutes but volleyed over from game’s first corner. Will look back in anger at that as likely to be last chance to play at Wembley with Fulham be
Very quiet first half where he offered next to no threat. Started second with sloppy pass that started a dangerous Liverpool counter-attack. Hooked with more than 20 minutes left and he will want to forget both legs of this semi-final. PA
Bobby De Cordova-Reid 5/10
Very quiet first half where he offered next to no threat. Started second with sloppy pass that started a dangerous Liverpool counter-attack. Hooked with more than 20 minutes left and he will want to forget both legs of this semi-final. PA
Very quiet first half where he offered next to no threat. Started second with sloppy pass that started a dangerous Liverpool counter-attack. Hooked with more than 20 minutes left and he will want to f
Another key Fulham attacking threat who failed to turn up in opening half but nearly levelled after break when he struck the post from a tight angle. Reuters
Andreas Pereira 6/10
Another key Fulham attacking threat who failed to turn up in opening half but nearly levelled after break when he struck the post from a tight angle. Reuters
Another key Fulham attacking threat who failed to turn up in opening half but nearly levelled after break when he struck the post from a tight angle. Reuters
Fulham’s first-leg goalscorer drilled effort from edge of area straight into hands of Kelleher on 35 minutes but was generally well marshalled by Bradley. Reuters
Willian 5/10
Fulham’s first-leg goalscorer drilled effort from edge of area straight into hands of Kelleher on 35 minutes but was generally well marshalled by Bradley. Reuters
Fulham’s first-leg goalscorer drilled effort from edge of area straight into hands of Kelleher on 35 minutes but was generally well marshalled by Bradley. Reuters
Saw one low shot that might have crept into the corner well saved by keeper in first half and then went down looking for penalty soon after but rightly waved away. Fulham needed more from their main source of goals over the semi-final. AP
Raul Jimenez 5/10
Saw one low shot that might have crept into the corner well saved by keeper in first half and then went down looking for penalty soon after but rightly waved away. Fulham needed more from their main source of goals over the semi-final. AP
Saw one low shot that might have crept into the corner well saved by keeper in first half and then went down looking for penalty soon after but rightly waved away. Fulham needed more from their main s
SUBS: (On for De Cordova-Reid 66’) Big impact from former Liverpool man. Lovely skill, run and cross to set-up Diop’s goal. Saw shot turned out for corner by keeper minutes later. Getty Images
Harry Wilson 8/10
SUBS: (On for De Cordova-Reid 66’) Big impact from former Liverpool man. Lovely skill, run and cross to set-up Diop’s goal. Saw shot turned out for corner by keeper minutes later. Getty Images
SUBS: (On for De Cordova-Reid 66’) Big impact from former Liverpool man. Lovely skill, run and cross to set-up Diop’s goal. Saw shot turned out for corner by keeper minutes later. Getty Images
(On for Castagne 83’) Getty Images
Kenny Tete N/A
(On for Castagne 83’) Getty Images
(On for Castagne 83’) Getty Images
(On for Pereira 83’) PA
Rodrigo Muniz N/A
(On for Pereira 83’) PA
(On for Pereira 83’) PA
(On for Cairney 83’) PA
Harrison Reed N/A
(On for Cairney 83’) PA
(On for Cairney 83’) PA
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Had a couple of tricky crosses to deal with before being called into serious action to palm away a low Jimenez shot. Missed a catch just after break only for Pereira to smash loose ball against upright and almost made mess of a Wilson shot. Booked for time-wasting late on. EPA
Caoimhin Kelleher 6/10
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Had a couple of tricky crosses to deal with before being called into serious action to palm away a low Jimenez shot. Missed a catch just after break only for Pereira to smash loose ball against upright and almost made mess of a Wilson shot. Booked for time-wasting late on. EPA
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Had a couple of tricky crosses to deal with before being called into serious action to palm away a low Jimenez shot. Missed a catch just after break only for Pereira to smash loose
Relishing his run in team as right-back for injured Trent Alexander Arnold. Had been immaculate before being skinned by Wilson ahead of Fulham’s goal but should not take away from what was an excellent performance. AFP
Conor Bradley 8/10
Relishing his run in team as right-back for injured Trent Alexander Arnold. Had been immaculate before being skinned by Wilson ahead of Fulham’s goal but should not take away from what was an excellent performance. AFP
Relishing his run in team as right-back for injured Trent Alexander Arnold. Had been immaculate before being skinned by Wilson ahead of Fulham’s goal but should not take away from what was an excellen
Started ahead of Ibrahima Konate and was his excellent ball over the top that led to Diaz scoring. Can certainly spray a tidy ball out from back and defensively sound as well. AP
Jarell Quansah 8/10
Started ahead of Ibrahima Konate and was his excellent ball over the top that led to Diaz scoring. Can certainly spray a tidy ball out from back and defensively sound as well. AP
Started ahead of Ibrahima Konate and was his excellent ball over the top that led to Diaz scoring. Can certainly spray a tidy ball out from back and defensively sound as well. AP
Captain is such a dominant figure at back. Never ruffled, tackles always well timed and won everything in air. Gave Jimenez next to nothing. PA
Virgil van Dijk 8/10
Captain is such a dominant figure at back. Never ruffled, tackles always well timed and won everything in air. Gave Jimenez next to nothing. PA
Captain is such a dominant figure at back. Never ruffled, tackles always well timed and won everything in air. Gave Jimenez next to nothing. PA
Lost his man after early corner but relieved to see Paulinha volley over but that was pretty much his only blemish. Had a couple of attempts on goal from distance as still awaits his first Liverpool goal. AFP
Joe Gomez 7/10
Lost his man after early corner but relieved to see Paulinha volley over but that was pretty much his only blemish. Had a couple of attempts on goal from distance as still awaits his first Liverpool goal. AFP
Lost his man after early corner but relieved to see Paulinha volley over but that was pretty much his only blemish. Had a couple of attempts on goal from distance as still awaits his first Liverpool g
In the thick of the midfield action and didn't waste a pass, if not as influential as he has been of late. Manger Jurgen Klopp decided to rest the Argentine in second half with plenty of big games still on the horizon. Getty Images
Alexis Mac Allister 7/10
In the thick of the midfield action and didn't waste a pass, if not as influential as he has been of late. Manger Jurgen Klopp decided to rest the Argentine in second half with plenty of big games still on the horizon. Getty Images
In the thick of the midfield action and didn't waste a pass, if not as influential as he has been of late. Manger Jurgen Klopp decided to rest the Argentine in second half with plenty of big games sti
Dutch midfielder showed some flashes of real quality and was at heart of a lot of Liverpool's good work going forward, particularly in first half. Pulled shot from edge of area wide with 20 minutes to go. EPA
Ryan Gravenberch 7/10
Dutch midfielder showed some flashes of real quality and was at heart of a lot of Liverpool's good work going forward, particularly in first half. Pulled shot from edge of area wide with 20 minutes to go. EPA
Dutch midfielder showed some flashes of real quality and was at heart of a lot of Liverpool's good work going forward, particularly in first half. Pulled shot from edge of area wide with 20 minutes to
Former Fulham man had home fans cheering by completely missing a volley in opening minutes. Also showed them what they were missing with some glorious touches and crosses. Could have really silenced the boo-boys but struck weak shot straight at Leno. Getty Images
Harvey Elliott 7/10
Former Fulham man had home fans cheering by completely missing a volley in opening minutes. Also showed them what they were missing with some glorious touches and crosses. Could have really silenced the boo-boys but struck weak shot straight at Leno. Getty Images
Former Fulham man had home fans cheering by completely missing a volley in opening minutes. Also showed them what they were missing with some glorious touches and crosses. Could have really silenced t
The first-leg match-winner was lively throughout but didn’t have effort on goal until just after break when he sent an improvised first-time shot over bar. EPA
Cody Gakpo 7/10
The first-leg match-winner was lively throughout but didn’t have effort on goal until just after break when he sent an improvised first-time shot over bar. EPA
The first-leg match-winner was lively throughout but didn’t have effort on goal until just after break when he sent an improvised first-time shot over bar. EPA
Pace caused problems for Fulham from start and helped launch numerous counter-attacks. Opened scoring via deflected strike and had ball in net again just before half hour but denied by offside flag. Getty Images
Luis Diaz 8/10
Pace caused problems for Fulham from start and helped launch numerous counter-attacks. Opened scoring via deflected strike and had ball in net again just before half hour but denied by offside flag. Getty Images
Pace caused problems for Fulham from start and helped launch numerous counter-attacks. Opened scoring via deflected strike and had ball in net again just before half hour but denied by offside flag. G
Hit post in opening 45 minutes although flag had went up anyway. Saw lovely curling strike saved by keeper just before hour mark, then produced full 360 turn on ball before sending shot just wide not long after. Getty Images
Darwin Nunez 7/10
Hit post in opening 45 minutes although flag had went up anyway. Saw lovely curling strike saved by keeper just before hour mark, then produced full 360 turn on ball before sending shot just wide not long after. Getty Images
Hit post in opening 45 minutes although flag had went up anyway. Saw lovely curling strike saved by keeper just before hour mark, then produced full 360 turn on ball before sending shot just wide not
SUBS: (On for Nunez 67’) Seemed to be at loggerheads with Diop from moment he cameon. No surprise when Fulham defender was booked for obvious foul on Portuguese. Reuters
Diogo Jota 6/10
SUBS: (On for Nunez 67’) Seemed to be at loggerheads with Diop from moment he cameon. No surprise when Fulham defender was booked for obvious foul on Portuguese. Reuters
SUBS: (On for Nunez 67’) Seemed to be at loggerheads with Diop from moment he cameon. No surprise when Fulham defender was booked for obvious foul on Portuguese. Reuters
(On for Mac Allister 67’) One of Liverpool’s form players was brought on to help see out match, which they did, if closer than they would have liked. Reuters
Curtis Jones 6/10
(On for Mac Allister 67’) One of Liverpool’s form players was brought on to help see out match, which they did, if closer than they would have liked. Reuters
(On for Mac Allister 67’) One of Liverpool’s form players was brought on to help see out match, which they did, if closer than they would have liked. Reuters
(On for Gakpo 84’) AFP
Ibrahima Konate N/A
(On for Gakpo 84’) AFP
(On for Gakpo 84’) AFP
(On for Gravenbach 84’) PA
Bobby Clark N/A
(On for Gravenbach 84’) PA
(On for Gravenbach 84’) PA

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Carabao Cup semi-final second leg finishes 1-1 at Craven Cottage but Jurgen Klopp's side win 3-2 on aggregate

Gareth Cox

January 25, 2024

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Liverpool will face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final after surviving a scare in their 1-1 draw against Fulham in the semi-final second leg on Wednesday.

Holding a 2-1 advantage from the first leg, Liverpool took the lead through Luis Diaz early in the first half at Craven Cottage. That should have been the signal for a comfortable evening for Jurgen Klopp's side.

But they missed several chances to kill off Fulham before Issa Diop's late goal set the stage for a dramatic finale.

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Liverpool, though, held on under Fulham pressure before finally clinching a 3-2 aggregate success.

In a repeat of the 2022 final won by Liverpool on penalties, the Reds will make their 14th appearance in the League Cup showpiece against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on February 25.

“It is fantastic,” said Klopp. “We had the experience before, we know what to expect. Again Chelsea – wow! What a story that is.

“You should never take for granted if you are part of the team who can qualify for trophies.

“This was the full cup experience. Open game, second half they started a bit wilder. We don't score. They got the equaliser. But the boys did really well and I am really happy.

“The only thing that counts in the end is that we are through. The very young ones have been incredible, so happy to see their reaction in the dressing room.

“They are all exceptional and they all worked extremely hard. This was not the night to shine, this was the night to qualify for a final. You heard from Marco Silva how much reaching a final would mean for Fulham, we had to prove and we did.

“Everything great about the Carabao Cup final. Around that we have to be focused on all the other competitions as well and that is what we will do.

“It is so perfect. Wembley is a special place and I am really happy for everyone involved they can have that experience.”

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Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

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