Chelsea vs Liverpool Carabao Cup final saw the Reds emerge victors after an epic penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium
The Blues were unlucky not to put the game to bed during regulation as they had two of their crucial goals disallowed
Liverpool proved clinical in the shootouts as they scored all their 11 spot-kicks, with Kepa missing to deny his side a chance to win the trophy

Liverpool are the 2021/22 Carabao Cup champions following their epic win over rivals, Chelsea, in a thrilling final staged at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, February 27.

The Reds won the title after they stunned the Blues 10-11 in post-match penalties, with Kepa Arrizabalaga, who came on for the shootout missing the decisive spot-kick.

Jordan Henderson of Liverpool lifts the Carabao Cup trophy following victory in the Carabao Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on February 27, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) — The Blues were unlucky not to put the game to bed during regulation as they had two of their crucial goals disallowed. Photo by Shaun Botterill.
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The match had to be decided via the shootouts after both teams ended in a goalless draw after regulations time.

Miss goalscoring chances

Both Liverpool and Chelsea had loads of golden chances to put the game to bed during the 90 minutes period but each of them fluffed theirs.

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The first half of the match was highly contested, with Chelsea creating two of the three outstanding chances of the half.

Joel Matip thought he had handed the Reds the lead in the 67th minute but his goal was chalked off by VAR.

Kai Havertz had the ball behind the net minutes later but he also had his goal disallowed.

The German also thought he had fired home the winner deep in extra time but saw his effort chalked off.

Liverpool stun Chelsea

With the tie set to be determined via the shootouts, Thomas Tuchel made a tactical change as he introduced Kepa in place of Edouard Mendy.

However, Kepa went on to cost Chelsea the title as he failed to make a single save before rifling his own spot-kick over the bar.

Kelleher was arguably the Reds' hero in the shootouts as he fired home the winning spot-kick before Kepa fluffed his own.

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