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Christian Eriksen added a late goal to his sublime early free kick to help Tottenham scrape a 2-2 draw with third-tier Sheffield United on Wednesday and secure a place in the League Cup final against Chelsea.
Tottenham advanced 3-2 on aggregate and will play in their first cup final in six years.
Spurs were a goal ahead, through Eriksen’s pinpoint free-kick into the top corner in the 28th minute, and coasting when United substitute Che Adams scored in the 77th and 79th minutes.

With the score at 2-1 on the night and 2-2 on aggregate, extra time was looming but Eriksen ran on to a through-ball from Harry Kane and coolly slotted a left-foot finish into the corner in the 88th.
“It’s a big relief on everyone’s faces,” Eriksen said. “When they scored they got confidence, and you saw the crowd, but we had to play our best.

“To be in the final is what everyone wants at Tottenham.”
The final takes place at Wembley Stadium on March 1 and is a repeat of the 2008 showpiece match, which Spurs won 2-1. Chelsea will also be out to avenge a 5-3 loss to Tottenham in the Premier League last month.

United surprisingly beat Premier League teams West Ham and Southampton on the way to the last four, emulating their run to the FA Cup semifinals last season and earning the club a reputation as a cup specialist and so-called “giant-killer.”
However, the team managed by former England forward Nigel Clough looked out of it when Eriksen curled in his brilliant free kick, adding another spectacular goal to his collection this season.

“It’s one of the top free kicks I’ve taken,” the Denmark playmaker said.
The 18-year-old Adams’ double – only minutes after he came on as United’s last substitute – changed the dynamic of the game and Spurs nearly went behind on aggregate when United midfielder Lewis Reed shot just over the crossbar.
“I’m incredibly proud of the players,” Clough said. “It was just a bit of quality that made the difference. Eriksen’s two goals were superb.”


Christian Eriksen fires Spurs into League Cup final against Chelsea

Christian Eriksen celebrates his winning goal. Photo: Reuters

A Tottenham fan celebrates. Photo: AP

Bob Harris and Harry Kane get down and dirty. Photo: AP

Eriksen's free-kick gives the keeper no chance. Photo: AFP

Che Adams scores his second to put Sheffield United 2-1 up on the night and level on aggregate. Photo: AFP

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Tottenham need late rescue goal from Danish star after Sheffield United fight back


Christian Eriksen added a late goal to his sublime early free kick to help Tottenham scrape a 2-2 draw with third-tier Sheffield United on Wednesday and secure a place in the League Cup final against Chelsea.


Christian Eriksen fires Spurs into League Cup final against Chelsea

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Tottenham need late rescue goal from Danish star after Sheffield United fight back