Chelsea Becomes First English Team to Lose Six Consecutive Domestic Cup Finals
The Blues' Misfortune at Wembley
In a devastating turn of events at Wembley Stadium, Chelsea faced a significant setback in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on Sunday. This match etched a painful record in English football history, as Chelsea became the first team to lose six consecutive domestic cup finals.
Unraveling Drama on the Field
The highly anticipated clash witnessed relentless efforts from both sides, with Raheem Sterling's goal for Chelsea disallowed due to an offside call after a VAR review. Tensions escalated as Cody Gakpo's header struck the woodwork, intensifying the unfolding drama at Wembley.
VAR's Crucial Interventions
The pivotal moment occurred when Virgil van Dijk seemed to have secured the lead for Liverpool with a header from a free-kick. However, VAR intervened once more, nullifying the goal due to an offside infringement in the build-up, keeping the spectators on the edge of their seats.
Extra Time's Nail-Biting Moments
Extra time brought no shortage of drama, with Harvey Elliott's header rattling the woodwork, narrowly missing the target. As tensions rose and time dwindled, Liverpool seized the moment in the dying minutes of extra time.
Virgil van Dijk's Decisive Header
In a final twist, Virgil van Dijk rose to the occasion, converting a corner with a decisive header, securing victory for Liverpool. The elation among Liverpool supporters reached a fever pitch as they celebrated the triumph.
Adding perspective to Chelsea's unfortunate feat, Squawka, commenting on the match on their X handle, emphasized, "Chelsea are the first side in English football history to lose six consecutive domestic cup finals."
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