Kepa Arrizabalaga fell off the seat for a shootout and missed the unequivocal spot-kick as Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on punishments to win the Carabao Cup after a throbbing 0-0 draw at Wembley.
Each of the ten outfield players on the two sides and Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher had scored their spot-kicks when Kepa, who traded Edouardy Mendy for the last seconds of extra-time, skied his work.
The two sides have objectives prohibited followed VAR checks, with Joel Matip's last part header precluded by arbitrator Stuart Atwell on the grounds that Virgil van Dijk was offside and slowing downplay, and substitute Romelu Lukaku seeing an additional a time strike chalked off for a partial offside.
The banner went up again after Kai Havertz crushed home in additional time.
A progression of splendid possibilities additionally went asking at one or the flip side, with Chelsea especially inefficient in the last and Liverpool tracking down Mendy in enlivened structure.
Edouard Mendy 9
Legitimized his consideration with a progression of pivotal intercessions, including a splendid twofold save to deny Naby Keita and Sadio Mane, and a flying recovery from Virgil van Dijk. His main misstep in a splendid showcase was a free-kick which prompted an opportunity for Mohamed Salah.
Antonio Rudiger 8
Threatening and made in equivalent parts in a champion presentation on the right of the back three. Assisted with guaranteeing Salah was, generally, kept stifled.
Thiago Silva 7
Hustled back to clear Salah's dink off the line in a strong execution. Gotten out at the back post for Liverpool's refused objective - however, saved by the VAR.
Trevoh Chalobah 6
Given an extreme assessment by Luis Diaz and was found resting when the winger hustled behind him and constrained one more save from Mendy. Quickly more joyful when the Portuguese went off and got out of safeguard to make Lukaku's denied objective in additional time. Showed incredible nerve to score his punishment at 10-9.
Cesar Azpilicueta 7
Trained protectively and compelling going ahead, making an early opportunity for Pulisic and terminating over with a left-foot piledriver. Constrained off with a thump from the get-go in the last part.
Mateo Kovacic 8
Developed into the game with a vigorous and unfussy show in the recreation area. Engaged with a large number of Chelsea's most encouraging minutes.
N'Golo Kante 7
Never quit running and was apparently consistently perfectly located to snare the ball clear during spells of Liverpool pressure. However, his last ball was unpredictable. Scored a clean punishment.
Marcos Alonso 7
Had his hands full with Salah however adapted well, and got forward at each an open door. Taken shots directly at Kelleher in one of Chelsea's some last part risks. Pressed home his punishment.
Christian Pulisic 7
Botched an extraordinary opportunity to give Chelsea the ideal beginning when he terminated start at Kelleher following five minutes and had another, harder exertion impeded by the goalkeeper before half-time. He was more successful as a maker than a finisher, setting up Mount with a glorious past.
Artisan Mount 5
Botched overlaid-edged opportunities either side of half-time, volleying wide and afterward striking the foundation of the post in an inefficient exhibition.
Kai Havertz 8
Missed a one-v-one with Kelleher, but from an offside position, however, dazzled as a maker and with his hold-up play. Made changes for Azpilicueta and Mount, as he weaved together Chelsea's best assaults. Scored a cool spot-kick.
Substitutes
Reece James (Azpilicueta 57') 6
Looked corroded on his return from injury and was generally adrift for Matip's refused objective. Yet, progressively felt his direction into the game and scored in the shootout.
Romelu Lukaku (Mount 73') 8
Almost scratched it in stoppage-time and was unfortunate to see an objective denied by the VAR in extra-time when he looked level with the last man. A reassuring presentation from the seat, and certain punishment.
Timo Werner (Pulisic 73') 7
Added another aspect to Chelsea's assault with his speed down the left flank however typically battled to remain onside and finish open doors. Some way or another his punishment crushed under Kelleher's hand.
Jorginho (Kovacic 106') 6
New legs for the second time of extra-time and scored his punishment in brand name design.
Kepa (Mendy 119') 2
The shootout expert neglected to save 11 Liverpool punishments and afterward missed his work in a heartbreaking appearance.
Not utilized: Loftus-Cheek, Saul, Hudson-Odoi, Sarr.
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