Liverpool beat Chelsea in shoot-out to lift Super Cup

Liverpool's players celebrate winning the UEFA Super Cup 2019 football match between FC Liverpool and FC Chelsea at Besiktas Park Stadium in Istanbul on August 14, 2019. (Photo by Bulent Kilic / AFP)


Liverpool defeated Chelsea 5-4 on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup for the fourth time after they finished 2-2 at the end of extra time in the summit clash.

The backup goalkeeper Adrian made the crucial save to deny Tammy Abraham and give his team a win on Wednesday, reports Xinhua news agency.

“It’s been a crazy week. I’m really happy for the team, I’m happy to play for Liverpool and happy for the fans,” Adrian said.

Chelsea took the lead 1-0 in the 36th minute before Sadio Mane pulled Liverpool level early in the second half. Mane struck again in extra-time but Chelsea responded with a penalty from Jorginho to take it to the shoot-out.