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Below, Fernandes maneuvered past Sarr, yet his cross was adeptly intercepted by Dragusin. Manchester United's most promising chances predominantly arose from the left flank, where Dalot consistently set up Christian Eriksen, allowing him several opportunities to convert.

The situation intensified in the 23rd minute when Pape Matar Sarr, in an attempt to curtail Fernandes' influence, was cautioned for committing a foul on the edge of the box.

When Solanke extended Spurs' lead to 3-0 in the 54th minute, the game appeared to be firmly in their control. However, Amorim introduced Amad and Zirkzee in place of Anthony and Højlund, respectively, followed shortly by Mainoo stepping in for Eriksen.

While the overall team shape remained unchanged, subs were designed to exploit Tottenham's high defensive line. Ange's squad received an early warning of Zirkzee's threat in the 62nd minute, as the Dutch forward's powerful header required a crucial intervention from Forster.

Shortly thereafter, a shift in momentum ensued. United's first goal instilled confidence, while the second stemmed from a breakdown in communication during the build-up. However, Amad proved to be the decisive factor, capitalizing on the opportunity with his quick thinking.

Archie Gray executed a precise backward pass to Forster, who was immediately pressured by Amad's relentless pursuit. Forster attempted to clear the ball after allowing it to roll across his body, yet his clearance inadvertently struck Amad.

Amad's strategic positioning and intelligent runs effectively overshadowed Gray and limiting Forster's passing options. His efforts contributed to the deflected shot that ultimately ricocheted into the net.

Spurs secured a spot in the Carabao Cup SF, despite Forster's two costly errors that contributed to United's goals. Leading comfortably at 3-0 after an outstanding hour of play, bolstered by two goals from Solanke and another from Kulusevski, Ange side appeared in control.

Spurs employed a pressing approach resembling a 4-3-3 formation, with Sarr and Maddison effectively challenging Bruno and Ugarte. Bissouma played a pivotal role, patrolling the spaces between the lines and monitoring Eriksen.

As for United's pressing, they used a 5-1-3-1 formation to create expansive traps for ball recovery. Hojlund initiated the press with a well-timed curved run, closing the angle of one CB while shifting to engage the other, thereby forcing a lateral pass.

Both teams experienced challenges when their pressing lacked coordination, which resulted in significant gaps to cover, and a disadvantageous numerical balance during buildup play for both teams. #TOTMUN #CarabaoCup