Liverpool FC was the victorious side, in what was one of the best Super Cup finals ever played. Goal keeper Adrian kept out Tammy Abraham's spot kick to secure victory for the Champions League winners.
Children took the lead in the first half through Olivier Giroud's clinical strike but Sadio Mane scored twice to put Liverpool in front, before Jorginho spot kick levelled the score, and took the game to penalties, were Liverpool triumphed.
The win comes just two month after Jurgen klopp won his first trophy as Liverpool boss when he lead the Reds to a 2-0 win over Tottenham in the Champions League final.
Games between this two side in Europe have historically been tight affairs, with just one of their 10 previous meetings having been won by a margin of more than one goal. It was the same again on wednesday night as the two teams tussled for 120 minutes in a game that did not finish until almost 1am in istanbul.
In the end it came down to who could keep their cool in the swelting heat and after Nine excellent penalties, Tammy Abraham placed his shot too close to Adrian to hand liverpool their first Silver ware of the Season.
ADRIAN THE LUCKY MAN
Two weeks ago Adrian was without a club, having been released by Westham at the end of last Season. But following Simon Mignolet's departure to Club Brugge, klopp Snapped up the 32 year old shot stopper to provide experienced cover for Alisson.
Adrian had barely had time to get to know his new team-mates, when he was called upon earlier than expected as Liverpool's first choice goal keeper injured his Calf in the 4-1 win against Norwich in the Premier league's Season opener last friday.
With Alison facing a Spell on the Sidelines. Adrian made his first debut against Chelsea . It was his Competitive Start since January, but he showed little Signs of nerves or rustiness, catching the eye in the first half when he spring up to deny Mateo kovacic from close range, but there was little to do about Chelsea Opener, which was a Clinical finish by Giroud , although he did give away a penalty deep in the extra time but that gave him the platform to produce his Penalty shoot out herioics, which gave him and the Liverpool fans Confidence, that he can take over Alisson place confidently during his absense.
CHELSEA IMPACT IN THE GAME
Chelsea lost 4-0 at Manchester United on Sunday and while this was another defeat for the Blues and their New Manager Frank Lampard, there was plenty of positives to be taken from Wednesday night's performance.
Lampard fielded a young side at Old Trafford but turned to Older heads in his Squard for the European Cup finals, which added more of experience and quality of how the played, particularly in a dormant First half display. N'Gole kante was far the best player on the pitch in the opening of 45 minutes as he pulled the strings in midfield while Giroud showed the Clinical finishing that was absent for the blues at the weekend.
Christian Pulisic also caught the eyes on his first competitive start for Chelsea. The 20 year old American provided a creative spark, while his movement and tactics had more than a hint of Eden Hazard. One moment that Caught the eyes saw him run unto a through ball in the first half, tuck inside before tucking a neat finish inside the near post, however the goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR check.
MANAGERS SAY AFTER THE MATCH
Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp speaking to BT sport:
"It was a very difficult game for both teams. It was all about winning it and we did that in the end.
"Nobody in the Stadium wanted extra time, it was a killer. I'am not sure about the Penalty Chelsea got in the extra time, but who cares now.
"We started well then dropped off. We could talk about football but it too late now, we had to fight and the boys did very well.
Chelsea Manager Frank Lampard speaking to BT sport:
"I've got nothing but pride in the team and the performance and confidence the displayed during the match.
"It was a tough game against a good Liverpool team that had extra time to recover after the Weekend. But sometimes football comes down with a little moment of luck.
Games between this two side in Europe have historically been tight affairs, with just one of their 10 previous meetings having been won by a margin of more than one goal. It was the same again on wednesday night as the two teams tussled for 120 minutes in a game that did not finish until almost 1am in istanbul.
In the end it came down to who could keep their cool in the swelting heat and after Nine excellent penalties, Tammy Abraham placed his shot too close to Adrian to hand liverpool their first Silver ware of the Season.
ADRIAN THE LUCKY MAN
Two weeks ago Adrian was without a club, having been released by Westham at the end of last Season. But following Simon Mignolet's departure to Club Brugge, klopp Snapped up the 32 year old shot stopper to provide experienced cover for Alisson.
Adrian had barely had time to get to know his new team-mates, when he was called upon earlier than expected as Liverpool's first choice goal keeper injured his Calf in the 4-1 win against Norwich in the Premier league's Season opener last friday.
With Alison facing a Spell on the Sidelines. Adrian made his first debut against Chelsea . It was his Competitive Start since January, but he showed little Signs of nerves or rustiness, catching the eye in the first half when he spring up to deny Mateo kovacic from close range, but there was little to do about Chelsea Opener, which was a Clinical finish by Giroud , although he did give away a penalty deep in the extra time but that gave him the platform to produce his Penalty shoot out herioics, which gave him and the Liverpool fans Confidence, that he can take over Alisson place confidently during his absense.
CHELSEA IMPACT IN THE GAME
Chelsea lost 4-0 at Manchester United on Sunday and while this was another defeat for the Blues and their New Manager Frank Lampard, there was plenty of positives to be taken from Wednesday night's performance.
Lampard fielded a young side at Old Trafford but turned to Older heads in his Squard for the European Cup finals, which added more of experience and quality of how the played, particularly in a dormant First half display. N'Gole kante was far the best player on the pitch in the opening of 45 minutes as he pulled the strings in midfield while Giroud showed the Clinical finishing that was absent for the blues at the weekend.
Christian Pulisic also caught the eyes on his first competitive start for Chelsea. The 20 year old American provided a creative spark, while his movement and tactics had more than a hint of Eden Hazard. One moment that Caught the eyes saw him run unto a through ball in the first half, tuck inside before tucking a neat finish inside the near post, however the goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR check.
MANAGERS SAY AFTER THE MATCH
Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp speaking to BT sport:
"It was a very difficult game for both teams. It was all about winning it and we did that in the end.
"Nobody in the Stadium wanted extra time, it was a killer. I'am not sure about the Penalty Chelsea got in the extra time, but who cares now.
"We started well then dropped off. We could talk about football but it too late now, we had to fight and the boys did very well.
Chelsea Manager Frank Lampard speaking to BT sport:
"I've got nothing but pride in the team and the performance and confidence the displayed during the match.
"It was a tough game against a good Liverpool team that had extra time to recover after the Weekend. But sometimes football comes down with a little moment of luck.
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