The professional English team, Liverpool, in its ranks, the Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, won the English League Cup title at the expense of its rival Chelsea, on penalties, 11-10, after the end of the original and extra times in a goalless draw, in the confrontation that took place between them this evening, Sunday, at “Wembley” stadium. In the Carabao Cup final for the current season 2021-2022.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
The two teams exchanged attacks in the ninety minutes of the match, but they failed to find the net, so the match went to the extra time, which was dominated by a negative tie as well, to resort to penalty kicks, which witnessed a marathon that ended with the replacement goalkeeper Kepa wasting the last kick.
Joel Matip scored a goal for Liverpool, but the referee canceled it after referring to the video technology, in the 67th minute of the match for offside and a foul on Virgil van Dijk.
Romelu Lukaku also scored a goal for the Blues in the 98th minute of the match, but it was also canceled due to offside, the same with Haveritz’s goal in the 110th minute of the match.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
Led by German coach Klopp, Liverpool won the ninth title to be the most English club to win the title, surpassing Manchester City, the runner-up, with 8 titles.
Liverpool reached the final after achieving a big victory over Arsenal, with a score of two goals without a response, in the second leg of the semi-final, after the first leg ended in a goalless draw.
The formation of Liverpool against Chelsea:
Goalkeeper: Kelleher / Defense line: Arnold – Matip – Van Dyck – Robertson / Midfield: Fabinho – Naby Keita – Henderson / Forward line: Diaz – Mohamed Salah – Mane.
Chelsea lineup against Liverpool:
Goalkeepers: Mendy / Defense line: Chalubah, Silva, Rudiger / Midfield: Kovacic, Kante, Azpilicueta, Alonso / Forward line: Pulisic, Haveritz, Mount.
