Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle United: Match Report | OneFootball

By Joe Durrans

Another heartbreak in Arne Slot’s opening season with Newcastle coming out victorious in the Carabao Cup final. The Toon army dominated the game with a gritty and determined performance that stunned Liverpool for 90 minutes.

The Reds were chasing back-to-back Carabao Cup wins with them going into the game as favourites. But from the first whistle, it was clear that Newcastle were in it to win it, Eddie Howe’s side were resilient and relentless leading to them totally overwhelming today’s favourites.

Halfway through the second half Liverpool players cried out for a penalty as a long pass over the top saw the ball bounce up and hit Trippier’s hand, which seemingly looked like he took the ball out of Diaz’s path.

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Newcastle rounded off a brilliant first-half performance with a 45th-minute header from Dan Burn who was left to be marked by Mac Allister at the back post. A deep corner from Trippier found its way to the towering centre half who powered a header past Kelleher across goal into the far corner.

Continuing their brilliant play Newcastle continued to create chances and dominate the Reds early in the second half Isak doubled their lead following a back post knockdown from Jacob Murphy in the 52nd minute, which set the Swede up to tuck the ball into the bottom right corner setting the tone for the rest of the game.

In a desperate plea to get back into the game, Arne Slot through all of his attacking assets onto the pitch which left them as a very exposed side that allowed for Newcastle to create many more chances in the game.

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Whiteley’s charges started well, navigating the opening 10 minutes with minimum fuss and looking to counterattack when possible before a lengthy stoppage that saw Smith need treatment following an aerial challenge from behind.

Following on from her pre-match presentation, Laws was called into action for the first time shortly after the 13-minute mark, tipping behind a Millie Turner effort destined for the corner with her fingertips.

The resolute defensive efforts continued impressively for the hosts as the half-hour came and went without much in the way of alarm and Liverpool created a momentary suggestion of an attacking opportunity for their own.

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With the introduction of Harvey Elliot, Liverpool grew into the game and began to create chances which caused a very cagey feel around Wembley. The Englishman was willing to take the game by the scruff of the neck and urge his team forward.

Following a two-minute-long VAR check in the 94th minute Liverpool managed to sneak back a consolation goal from the unexpected goal scorer, of Chiesa. The Italian held his run well as once again Harvey Elliot played an inch-perfect through ball which allowed the dynamic forward to chop and change direction before slotting the ball past Nick Pope’s long outstretched leg. A gritty final 5 minutes for Newcastle saw them taking the ball to the corner and battling out to confirm the win, with every fan wearing black and white crying out to hear that final whistle.

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As the whistle went off the roar around the stadium was like no other before as the Geordie club confirmed their first major trophy in 70 long years.

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Well, it certainly wasn’t meant to be but in truth, this was a performance that is uncharacteristic of Liverpool this season generally and well below par for a final against a side desperate to end a wait for silverware.

The Reds must now dust themselves down, take their medicine and look to end the season strong as opposed to the recent whimper, hopefully picking up a 20th league title in the process.