Liverpool reach the summit
A mid the glitz of the glass skyscrapers and rising World Cup venues of Qatar’s capital, European champions Liverpool won their first global crown with a1-0 victory in Doha over Flamengo in a thrilling and dramatic Club World Cup Final.
Flamengo’s industry and quality led to extra time, but Liverpool’s Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino broke his compatriots’ hearts with a winning goal to hand Liverpool a title that had eluded them previously in1981, 1984 and 2005.
The Final was a marvellous box-to-box game that delivered on its promise of a fascinating intercontinental encounter. Buttressed by the return of defender Virgil Van Dijk and his commanding presence, Liverpool had three chances inside the first six minutes, exploiting Flamengo’s high defensive line. However, Roberto Firmino after 30 seconds, Naby Keita
