Well what can I say, this match has been an interesting one and has lived up to the hype the media gave it in the build up. Defenses had been able to hold the attacks and of the defense will be more grateful for the efforts of their number 16 while the other will appreciate an organized team effort
I can say Chelsea missed chances from the first whistle and I would have given mason mount some whipping if i was live in the game. Maybe there'll be a new pitch invader cos that guy was on the field to miss chances....... hmm. He had a decent game no doubt.
"Mendy go save your marriage".....these were the words of one guy in the viewing center after a heroic double save from Mendy. That guy's reflexes is at its peak at the moment and I can confidently argue that he's one of the best in the division. The other golie for Liverpool was decent but i wonder why Allison didn't start tonight. Did you see Kepa's face after the save?
The was no clear dominance in the Middle of the park. I actually loved the tussle in there, it was fun to watch. Kante was busy trying to cover the remaining part of earth that isn't currently covered by water and kovasic was as calm as ever, he even got q yellow card for the team at some point. You can liken the guy to Madrid's Modric, funny how they're from the same country. Henderson works like he has spare organs in his body but he was subbed for he doppelganger, Milner, this guy never grow old.
Offside goals. Well there were a couple of them and thanks to var for always working their magic relentlessly. Matips goal was scrapped off much to the dismay of Virgil and the Liverpool faithfuls. Haverts thought he had worked his 'finals magic' again just as did lukaku thought he would be the unlikely hero but nah both were chalked off for offside.... Ouch. What's going on with Saul in that Chelsea team?? How about that cancelled goal in extra time?
The coaches were frustrated at the byline. Tuchel banged the floor severally and Jurgen had to get warned by the referee at one point. Jurgen's case was understandable as this was after var disallowed their goal.
What's that new guy's name, the Liverpool defender? Oh right Konate. That guy is beautiful. Tall broad shoulders.... sorry i drifted off, lol I meant to say he's fast and agile and a beast in the air too just a copy of Virgil. I've seen him play and enjoyed his style of play. Let me be bias and say he was the best player on the pitch....lol, just allow me on this one, please.
Just like Virgil, Silva was the hub of the Chelsea defense, period. I love the coordination of the guy and the calmness he brings to the defense.
120 minutes were not enough to separate these sides and they had to go to penalties. Wait a minute, Kepa came on just before the final whistle, I hear he's a penalty expert. Little pep talks here and there just before the first penalty. When did Jurginho come on? I Must have missed that part of the match. In the end Kepa missed the penalty that gave Liverpool the cup. It was a fair game. Hmm. Better luck next time.
