Marco Silva’s Fulham team had the opportunity to create history by winning two crucial games at Anfield in a span of five weeks.

After coming off the bench to score, Cody Gakpo completely changed the course of the Carabao Cup semifinal.  Credit: Getty

He scored a superb near-post goal three minutes after Curtis Jones leveled the score.

Rather, they were simply the latest squad to fall short in front of the Kop.

Fulham gave up two goals in the final eighty seconds to lose 3-2 to Liverpool in the Premier League last month. They did the same thing tonight.

However, they may have missed their opportunity to advance to the Carabao Cup final in this instance.

Curtis Jones’ deflection goal tied the score for Liverpool.

However, this was made worse by Fulham, who created difficulties for themselves by playing excellent defense and appearing formidable when they attacked.

Following Virgil van Dijk’s mistake, Willian tucked in at the near post.

They lost two goals in 102 seconds, yet they were ahead following Willian’s goal. Curtis Jones’ shot struck Tosin Adarabioyo and rebounded back into the goal, tying the score.

Darwin Nunez then put up Cody Gakpo for a second goal, giving the supporters hope for yet another comeback.

Before the two scores, Silva, the manager, appeared quite irate. Bobby Decordova-Reid had a chance to square the ball at 1-0 so Andreas Pereira could touch it in with ease.

Rather, Decordova-Reid’s attempt was blocked, and Liverpool capitalized on the guests’ poor choices as they had four forwards following their substitutions.

The West London team is still going strong, of course.

Liverpool did not allow any more goals to slip, but they did appear ready to score more.

It’s possible that Middlesbrough and Fulham may play in an unusual final. It would be a poke at those who, in reality, don’t believe that “big teams” should play in every cup game.

On the other side, despite Mauricio Pochettino’s Stamford Bridge team’s uneven play, a final between Chelsea and Liverpool is most likely.

Given his extensive injury history, Jurgen Klopp will be happy.

Even with a large squad, losing ten players would still be painful for any manager, and Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah were both out.

Due to the German coach’s decision to rest goalkeeper Alisson, Liverpool was playing without a full complement.

Even yet, Liverpool appeared to be playing as normal as they caused some early problems for Fulham.

It was Tosin’s defensive blunder that allowed Curtis Jones to get off a poor shot. Diogo Jota’s attempt narrowly missed the net.

However, Fulham’s first genuine attempt at attacking the Kop resulted in a goal, which calmed the home supporters.

Pressed by Raul Jimenez, Virgil van Dijk attempted a poor shot on the edge of his area. The ball was then returned to Willian by Pereira, who still had a lot of work ahead of him.

Conversely, Willian blitzed through Van Dijk’s legs and beyond Caoimhin Kelleher, dancing around Ibrahima Konate and the youthful right back Conor Bradley.

Rather than making Liverpool play faster, the goal gave Fulham some control over the match and made them appear much more formidable.

Van Dik received little more than a warning when he put his palm in Pereira’s face. You believed that the Fulham midfield player deserved to have been disciplined for his pathetic fall to the ground and subsequent admission that he required medical attention.

Joe Gomez missed a goal with a shot at the end of the first half, and Ryan Gravenberch did the same at the beginning of the second.

However, Fulham persisted in their attack, and Silva was visibly incensed at Decordova-Reid for taking a shot rather than assisting Pereira. This was the turning point in history.

Jurgen Klopp showed his passion on the sidelinesCredit: ReutersBernd Leno denied Darwin Nunez from making it 3-1Credit: Reuters

Fulham is still in the match, attempting to return it to West London.Regards: Rex

The lone shot that the visiting team’s goalkeeper, Bernd Leno, had to stop was a cross from Alexis Mac Allister.

Nevertheless, Jones’ shot from outside the area struck Tosin, who had turned his back on the shot, during their subsequent attack, which was prompted by Jota’s diligent labor.

Shortly after, Nunez, whose substitution had a significant impact, set up Gakpo for the second goal.

Fulham’s loss is terrible because Liverpool had a few late opportunities to win. Still, things could have turned out worse.

Even though it doesn’t seem possible right now, Silva’s team still has a chance to bring home the club’s first major prize.