TOTTENHAM are through to the semi-finals of the EFL Cup after an entertaining win over rivals West Ham.
Stephen Bergwijn – the forgotten man in North London – opened the scoring after being teed up by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
West Ham's response was swift with Jared Bowen firing past Hugo Lloris after a terrific bit of skill.
But the Hammers switched off after their leveller and Lucas Moura put the hosts back infront before the break, with David Moyes' side unable to force a leveller.
- Final score: Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
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Goodnight all and congrats to Spurs
Goodnight everyone. Hope you all enjoyed the game.
Good luck to the West Ham fans getting home afterwards.
Merry Christmas to all.
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Conte faces his old club
Conte, who won the Premier League and FA Cup with Chelsea, faces the Blues in the semi-final.
The Italian spoke about facing his ex-club after tonight's game: "It will be nice, good to play against Chelsea for me.
"I spent two amazing seasons with Chelsea and enjoyed a lot everything there.
"Now I am manager of Tottenham and I am ready to give everything for this club."
I am manager of Tottenham and I am ready to give everything for this club.
Antonio Conte
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The semi-final draw
The draw has been completed and of course, Spurs are in it.
Here it is then!
- Chelsea v Tottenham
- Arsenal v Liverpool
There's no North London derby but a couple of excellent games lined up.
The semi-finals will be the week of 3 January, with the second legs a week later.
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Moura dedicates goal to wife
A nice story for Lucas Moura tonight as he slid in Tottenham's second goal of the evening past Areola and into the back of the net.
Moura dedicated his goal to his wife on their 5-year anniversary tomorrow.
This goal means a lot for me, for my wife, tomorrow we complete five years.
Lucas Moura
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Spurs win and other results
A bit of magic in the first half from Steven Bergwijn was the difference here.
The Dutch international was integral in both Tottenham goals.
Waiting for them in the draw are Arsenal, who beat Sunderland 5-1 last night.
Also laying in wait are Chelsea, who beat Brentford 2-0 tonight.
Liverpool equalised in the 95th minute and beat Leicester on penalties so they fill out the star-studded draw.
To summarise, here is the pot for the semi-final draw later tonight:
- Arsenal
- Tottenham
- Chelsea
- Liverpool
Full time – Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
And there goes the final whistle!
Tottenham have held on here.
Inspired by Hugo Lloris and his plethora of saves.
Spurs are in the semi-finals!
The draw in due course. Wouldn't it be great if they drew their North London rivals…?
Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
92. Yarmolenko hits the bar!
A deflected shot comes off the bar and the Hammers win a corner.
Areola comes up for the corner and eventually gets his head onto it.
But Lloris claims it.
Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
90. Three minutes of stoppage time announced.
The wall of fans behind the goal orchestrate the rest of the stadium and there's a barrage of noise.
West Ham attack.
Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
86. Down to the final stretch now.
West Ham dominating possession now as Spurs sit deeper and deeper.
Can the Irons find a way through?
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
84. Benrahma twists and turns on the wing.
Gets it to Rice who does well but the best he can do is win a corner.
Benrahma has really made a difference here.
Conte screams at his players to clear the ball.
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
82. Tottenham win a throw and take their opportunity to switch both full-backs.
OFF Doherty
OFF Reguilon
ON Royal
ON Tanganga
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
80. Benrahma with another pop from outside the area.
His best yet but it flashes wide.
West Ham continue looking for a goal to bring them level.
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
78. Benrahma looking sharp since he came on.
Another turn and shot from outside the box but it's easy for Lloris.
The Hammers make another sub.
OFF Ashby
ON Yarmolenko
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
75. The crowd rejoice as Dele Alli is pulled off the bench and comes on!
OFF Skipp
ON Dele
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
72. Kane and Son link up nicely for Tottenham but Son's touch is poor and they can't find a third!
Positive though from Tottenham.
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
69. Benrahma immediately makesan impact.
He finds himself with the ball on the edge of the box, turns on the swivel but can only volley it miles over the bar.
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
68. West Ham make a double substitution of their own.
OFF Vlasic
OFF Lanzini
ON Benrahma
ON Fornals
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
65. 'When the Spurs go marching in' rings around the stadium once again.
Conte WILL fancy this trophy, he said as much in his pre-game press conference.
It'll be a big step closer to it if they can hang on here.
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
62. Great cross from Kane but Hojbjerg can't get on the end of it.
There are certainly more goals in this one.
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
61. Spurs have a shout for hand ball.
I think that hit his stomach to be honest.
Conte moans for at least a minute but it comes across as desperate.
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
59. Spurs make a double substitution.
Bergwijn off, that's a shame, he has been my Man of the Match so far.
OFF Bergwijn
OFF Moura
ON Son
ON Winks
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
57. Fantastic save by Lloris from a one-on-one with Bowen.
Ashby throws himself to the floor to try and win a penalty but the ref isn't having any of it.
Hojbjerg has a go at the young West Ham full-back.
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
55. West Ham with 65 per cent possession since the break.
They continue to look for an equalizer.
A teasing ball by Masuaku into the box is cleared before it reaches Bowen.
The resulting corner hits the first man and is cleared.
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
52. There's a buzz every time Bergwijn gets the ball.
Doherty cross it in but Lucas Moura is adjudged to have handled the ball.
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Tottenham 2-1 West Ham
49. Nice play from Spurs and Bergwijn tries to create room in the West Ham box again.
West Ham clear but only to Skipp who smashes it from distance.
Looks good but hits his own man and deflects out.
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