Carabao cup They saw Stoke off the second row
AFP
G.Areth Bale was withdrawn at halftime as Tottenham secured their place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 win over Stoke on Wednesday evening.
The Welshman had come off the bench in the loss of Spurs Leicester On Sunday, he failed to change the course of the game, but opened the score in Stoke to give his side the lead at the break. It is not yet known whether Jose Mourinho made the decision for tactical reasons or because of injuries.
Jordan Thompson right after the second half came on a tie for the champions side, but hopeful expectations of the Premier League title proved too strong as the half progressed.
Ben Davies recovered their lead with 20 minutes to play before captain Harry Kane killed the match in the 81st minute.
Mourinho’s side now joins Manchester City and championship side Brentford in the last four.
Manchester United Play Everton for the last remaining semifinal place on Wednesday evening.