UEFA Super Cup Final: How Chelsea Fell At Liverpool's Feet
Liverpool defeated Chelsea in the UEFA super cup on Wednesday on penalties 2-2(5-4) at BJK Vodafone Park in Istanbul, Turkey.
Chelsea'sOlivier Giroud opened the scoring in the 36th minute off an assist from Christian Pulisic.Liverpool's Sadio mane found the back of the net twice in the second half, his second in the extra time.Roberto Firmino, a second-half substitute for the Reds, was the Orchestrator of both goals.
The 101st-minute penalty fromJorginho gaveChelsea life after Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian appears to make contact with Tammy Abraham.
The match would require all five penalty takers to find a winner. Chelsea's final shot, by Abraham, was saved by Adrian.
The UEFA super cup is a match between the winners of the Champions League andEuropa League, both won this year by English clubs.