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Liverpool Win Carabao Cup Thanks to Van Dijk Header. [Highlight]

Liverpool emerged victorious in the Carabao Cup final, overcoming a tight and tense battle against Chelsea thanks to a late winner from their captain.

Despite a lack of clear-cut opportunities and moments of high intensity, both sides threatened on occasion.

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However, both Raheem Sterling’s first-half strike and an earlier header from Van Dijk were ruled out for offside and a foul, respectively.

The deadlock finally broke deep into extra time when Van Dijk rose above the Chelsea defense to head home the decisive goal, securing his team’s first trophy under Jurgen Klopp in his final season at the helm.