Liverpool succeeded in achieving the Carabao Cup title following a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the final match held at Wembley Stadium.
Although the advantage and greatest danger were for the Blues in the first half, However, Liverpool succeeded in clearly regaining control of the events in the second half.
The match referee canceled a controversial goal for Liverpool, headed by Virgil van Dijk in the second half, claiming offside. Regular time ended in a goalless draw.
In extra time, while the two teams were preparing to go to penalty kicks, Van Dijk appeared again and put a header into Chelsea’s net in the fatal hour of the 118th minute.
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This goal gave Liverpool the Carabao Cup title for the tenth time in the Reds’ history. Thus, it continues to be the club that won the most titles of all time.
Achieving the third most important title in England’s tournament is of special value to Liverpool this season. It is a gift to coach Jurgen Klopp, who announced his departure from Anfield at the end of this season.
The coronation in 2024 is the second for Klopp in the Carabao Cup after the 2022 edition. Overall, it is the eighth in the German’s career with Liverpool, which extends from 2016.
