Champions who fly high Wolves of the Premier League were shocked as Ipswich Town rallied from two goals down to advance to the Carabao Cup fourth round.
Ipswich turned things around at Portman Road with Jack Taylor’s magnificent long-range goal, advancing to the round of 16 for the first time since 2010.
After only 15 minutes, Hwang Hee-chan and Toti had the Wolves under control.
Omari Hutchinson and Freddie Ladapo’s goals, though, made sure the hosts’ thrilling first half concluded with a tie.
Ipswich comes back with a stunning Taylor play.
Following the 1-1 draw against Luton Town, Wolves manager Gary O’Neill made 10 changes for the trip to Portman Road, keeping only South Korean international Hwang in the lineup.
Dominic Ball’s wayward ball gave the visitors, who have won just one of their first six Premier League games, an early chance, and Hwang took full advantage after being set up by Sasa Kalajdzic.
And when Uruguayan defender Santiago Bueno was denied a goal on his first Wolves start by Ipswich goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky, Toti was the first to react to meet the rebound and extend the visitors’ lead.
Ipswich, led by Kieran McKenna, responded, winning seven of their first eight league games. Chelsea loanee Omari Hutchinson, 19, beat Dan Bentley at the near post.
The hosts continued to press for an equalizer and were duly rewarded when Ladapo was given too much time on the edge of the penalty area. The goal gave the hosts a chance to advance to the EFL Cup fourth round for the first time since the 2010–11 season, a season in which they went on to reach the semi-finals.
Taylor’s performance was deserving of winning any competition. After a nice passing move, the midfielder took aim from about 30 yards out and fired a strong shot that soared over Bentley.
them was sufficient to guarantee Ipswich, who made 10 substitutions from their weekend triumph over Blackburn Rovers, a spot in Wednesday’s draw. It also continued the promoted team’s strong start to the season, which has placed them joint-top of the Championship.
