FA Cup final

2022 - 5 - 14

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Klopp hails 'mentality monsters' as unsung hero keeps quadruple ... (Fox Sports)

Jurgen Klopp hailed his “mentality monsters” as Liverpool held their nerve to win the FA Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout against Chelsea kept the ...

Chelsea played outstanding but in the end there must be one winner and that was us today.” That is life in sport.” Everybody is in pain. “I have no regrets. “It was an incredible, intense game. Liverpool have won both domestic cups in the same season for the first time since 2000-01, with Klopp getting his hands on the famous old trophy for the first time.

Liverpool wins goalless FA Cup, defeating Chelsea 6-5 in penalties (ABC News)

A 6-5 victory over Chelsea on penalties produces Liverpool's first FA Cup triumph since 2006 and keeps the team in contention for, potentially if unlikely, ...

Chelsea missed their chances to exploit that. After the ceremony to mark 150 years of the FA Cup, the 141st final was more tense than turgid, just like in the League Cup final in February. But Liverpool's last FA Cup success in 2006 was in one of the two previous shootouts that settled the cup final that both happened in Cardiff while Wembley was being rebuilt. Saturday's final ended with one half of the stadium shrouded in a red haze of smoke after beginning under a cloud when Liverpool fans jeered the national anthem and the introduction of Prince William. Just like in the League Cup final in February, the FA Cup showpiece ended 0-0 through 120 minutes before Liverpool prevailed again. Before then, Klopp has to hope Manchester City slips up in the final two rounds of the English Premier League and Liverpool takes advantage to regain that trophy.

FA Cup final by the numbers: The best stats and facts as Liverpool ... (Sporting News AU)

The best stats and facts, provided by Opta, following Liverpool's FA Cup final penalty shootout win over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.

- The Blues also become the first side in FA Cup history to lose three successive finals in consecutive years. He also topped the charts for the most interceptions (three) as he helped to break up play for the Blues in the middle of the park. Interestingly, the previous six meetings have now all ended in draws during regular time. The Italy midfielder attempted the most duels in regulation time (14) and won a joint-high nine of those. Teammate and fellow centre-back Trevoh Chalobah finished the game with a match-high five tackles after putting in another solid display overall. Alonso in particular came agonisingly close, striking the woodwork with a looping free-kick midway through the second half.

Wild scenes as Liverpool triumph in Cup final (Wide World of Sports)

Add the FA Cup to the collection. Jürgen Klopp has now won every major title for Liverpool.

After the teams converted another round of penalties, Mount was thwarted and Tsimikas produced his biggest moment since joining Liverpool in 2020. "Tomorrow is another day and we still have a lot to do." There were 58 shots produced by the teams without finding the net over their two games at Wembley in 2022. The goalkeeper recovered but it wasn't long before Mohamed Salah went down. This is a fantastic moment and now we just need to enjoy it." This time, the Reds were helped by Chelsea midfielder Mason Mason's penalty being saved before Konstantinos Tsimikas clinched the shootout win with his first-ever goal for the club.

Liverpool wins FA Cup final after beating Chelsea in nerve-racking ... (CNN International)

Just as in the League Cup final, a scoreless 120 minutes belied the quality of the match. Chances were created, goal posts were rattled, but perhaps it was ...