The 2021-22 Carabao Cup is coming to an end as a semi-final moves to the second leg to determine the first finalist.
Chelsea marched to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to take on Spurs after the Blues won comprehensively in the first leg at Stamford Bridge. The 2-0 victory put Chelsea ahead of the decisive match.
Kai Havertz’s opening goal and Ben Davies’ own own goal ensured Chelsea’s victory, a victory that prompted Spurs manager Antonio Conte to declare “There’s still a lot of work to be done” in his charge. at Spurs.
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Conte added: “Chelsea performed much better than us. “If you compare two teams there is no comparison.” So, with that in mind, what do Spurs need to do to get through the first leg loss, and how can Chelsea keep a footing in the final?
Do away goals count in Carabao Cup semi-finals?
To begin with: nope, away goals do not count as top scorer in the semi-finals of the League Cup according to the tournament rules. That means if the overall score is equal at the end of the second leg, the teams will go into extra time 30 minutes and shoot out if necessary.
The EFL Cup actually used away goals for the two-legged series until the 2018-19 run, when it was dropped along with extra time for one-match knockouts.
Regulations 14.5 tournament rules explained:
If total points are equal at the end of 90 minutes in either: semi-final second leg; or in the Final, half an hour will be played, and if the final score is still equal at the end of extra time, the winner of that Competitive Match will be determined by taking free kicks from the penalty spot. compensation according to the procedure as approved by IFAB.
How can Chelsea progress to the Carabao Cup final?
After a 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea are sitting in a very favorable position, but the work is not done yet. Chelsea’s midfield performed admirably and took the lead throughout the first 90 minutes.
In the upcoming second leg, a win or draw of any kind will help Chelsea reach the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium. A loss would also do the job.
Chelsea have reached the EFL Cup final on eight previous occasions, winning the title five times. It last reached the final in 2019 and the Blues’ most recent EFL trophy was in 2015.
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If Chelsea lose by two goals, far ahead of the final score, the teams will go to extra time and the possibility of a penalty shootout if the tie continues. If the Blues completely surrender and receive a defeat by 3 or more goals, Tottenham will enter the final.
How can Tottenham progress to the Carabao Cup final?
The 0-2 defeat at Stamford Bridge made Antonio Conte and Spurs need a famous rotation at home to reach the final.
A loss or a draw will put Spurs out, as will a victory by 1 goal.
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Tottenham need a two-goal win to send the semi-final into extra time and potentially take a penalty shootout, which will see them suddenly take a mental advantage over their home fans.
If Spurs somehow manage to get a stunning three-goal win, they will go to the final without penalties.
Spurs reached the Carabao Cup final last year, losing 1-0 to Manchester City. It has an all-time final nine appearances with the last title being in 2008 against Chelsea.
