Chelsea vs Liverpool LIVE: Carabao Cup final result and reaction after Virgil van Dijk nets extra-time winner
Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool (AET): Virgil van Dijk’s headed effort was the difference and wins the league cup for Jurgen Klopp’s men
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk headed the winner deep into extra time as Jurgen Klopp’s massively-depleted side beat Chelsea 1-0 to claim a record-extending 10th Carabao Cup. The Dutch defender, who controversially had another header ruled out at the same end in the second half after VAR intervention, rose above Mykhailo Mudryk to nod in Kostas Tsimikas’ corner in the 118th minute.
It was no more than the Netherlands international, lifting his first trophy as Liverpool captain, deserved after a monumental performance in defence in a win which seemed against the odds for long periods. Klopp became the third Liverpool manager to win the trophy more than once as his long goodbye to his departure at the end of the season began with the first of a potential four pieces of silverware. But for opposite number Mauricio Pochettinohis long wait for an English domestic trophy continues.
Relive the action from Wembley:
Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool
14 mins: Shot! Liverpool burst up the pitch on the break and move the ball around the box before Luis Diaz’s shot is blocked just inside the penalty area.
The Reds recover possession through Wataru Endo who pokes it up to Alexis Mac Allister. He drills a shot from range and fizzes the effort into the hands of Djordje Petrovic.
Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool
12 mins: Chelsea win themselves the first corner of the match which Ben Chilwell, Chelsea’s captain today, whips into the middle of the box.
Caoimhim Kelleher comes out to punch the ball away but it drops to Conor Gallagher. He looks the keep the pressure on and wins a free kick after Luis Diaz bundles him to the ground.
The free kick is then swung into the box but Liverpool work it safely away.
Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool
9 mins: The Reds are awarded a couple of free kick over in the right side of the pitch. Both are whipped into the penalty area by Alexis Mac Allister but neither challenges the goalkeeper.
These opening stages belong to Liverpool though, they’re the team pressing the issue at present.
Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool
6 mins: There are a few nerves knocking around from both teams. Levi Colwill strides out from the back with the ball and dances around Conor Bradley.
He touches it a little too far away from his own feet though and Alexis Mac Allister is quickly across to intercept. Colwill is forceful in trying to recover it and brings down the Liveprool midfielder.
Free kick to Liverpool.
Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool
3 mins: The first few minutes see Liverpool attempt to take control of the ball. Ryan Gravenberch and Andy Robertson combine for a run down the left wing but they are quickly stopped and the ball comes rolling softly to Chelsea’s back line.
Malo Gusto then miscontrols the ball and lets it run out for a throw in. There’s a battle in the middle of the pitch once Liverpool launch the ball back into play but the ball is won by Conor Gallagher who won’t be afraid of throwing himself about this afternoon.
Kick off! Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool
The Liverpool fans boo the national anthem as they do most times they come to Wembley. The players shake hands with each other and jog out onto the pitch.
Liverpool get the ball rolling and work it over to the left wing where the ball is sent out of play.
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