Liverpool FC defeated Chelsea at the Wembley stadium to lift the FA Cup for the eighth time in 16 years. It was a pyrrhic victory for the reds as they won the cup narrowly after the game ended in a penalty shootout.
According to sources, it was disclosed that Chelsea became the first team to lose three consecutive FA cup finals after Saturday’s loss to Liverpool at the Wembley stadium. Yesterday’s game was so electrifying with both supporters, cheering up their team for them to give their best.
Liverpool dominated the first half, missing a few chances. However, they had the best chances of the pulsating first half. Chelsea on the other hand, came out stronger in the second half also missing quite a few chances. Jurgen Klopp’s men came so close to snatching a win in the final 10 minutes, where Diaz and Robertson both hit the post which would have sealed the deal for them.
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The game proceeded to an extra time where both teams kept pressing for a goal, but to no avail, as the game proceeded to a penalty shoot-out. The penalty shoot-out was so intense as Liverpool’s player Sadio Mane who stepped forward to play the decisive penalty for Liverpool to win the game was saved by Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy who kept the blue’s hope alive.
What seemed like the winning moment for Chelsea, unfortunately, turned sour, as their hope was dashed away as Mason Mount got his penalty saved by Alisson Becker. Substitute Kostas Tsimikas stepped forward for the reds and slotted the winning penalty which saw Liverpool lift the FA cup trophy.
Liverpool’s win yesterday means that they remain on course for an unprecedented quadruple of trophies this season. Although in the premier league, they are three points behind Manchester City as only a slip-up from City could give them a possible chance of the quadruple.
Not forgetting that the reds get to face Real Madrid at the Uefa champions league final. Liverpool is leaving absolutely nothing out on the field in their pursuit for a quadruple. After yesterday’s FA Cup win, it is now two cups down for the reds with two to go. Also, recall that the reds lifted the carabao cup about three months ago at the Wembley Stadium.
Indeed there is no disputing the fact that this current Liverpool team has become so formidable which has seen them in almost every league cup final. Even if they lose both the champions league and the premiership at the juncture, they have already achieved a domestic cup double, a feat they last pulled off in 2001.
Not forgetting that Jurgen Klopp’s team has become very exhausted following the fact that they have featured in some league finals. Yesterday’s game saw two of their key players, Mo Salah and Van Dijk substituted over injury concerns.
Hopefully, both players can feature in the coming Uefa champions league final, as they are both important to the team. To be without them in Paris would be a big blow for the Reds, as their efforts for the team are arguably very important.
Liverpool’s coach Jurgen Klopp indeed deserves huge accolades for how he has greatly transformed the reds into a formidable team, as well as the players for their fantastic tactical prowess. This is no doubt one of Liverpool’s best seasons, as they have featured in every cup final, winning two already.