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Savio Scores on Debut as Spurs Set-up League Cup Tie with Liverpool
Savio scored on his Tottenham debut as Spurs reached the Carabao Cup third round with five goals from five different scorers.
- On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Tottenham Hotspur thrashed Charlton 5-1 in the Carabao Cup, with new £75 million signing Savio scoring on his debut in a sparkling cameo display.
- Manager Roberto De Zerbi's team responded to an opening-day Premier League loss at Brentford with a dominant performance, utilizing a tactical approach emphasizing technically gifted attackers who exploit space.
- Mikey Moore and Dominic Solanke broke the deadlock in the 41st minute and 45th minute respectively, while substitute Kevin Danso extended the lead in the 67th minute with his first touch from a free kick.
- Savio scored his first goal in the 82nd minute, then created the fifth tally which deflected off Spurs captain Ben Davies to seal the 5-0 lead before Charlton grabbed a consolation.
- The third-round draw paired Tottenham away with Liverpool, while Newcastle United defeated West Brom 3-2 and Everton thrashed Preston 4-0 to advance through the competition.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] 'New signing' Savio, who even changed his name, scored in his Tottenham debut. Tottenham exploded with formidable scoring power and thrashed Charlton, a team considered inferior. On the 27th (Korean time), Tottenham achieved a resounding 5-1 victory in the 2026-2027 Carabao Cup second-round match against Charlton (Championship) held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. Brazilian winger Savio (for…
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