The fourth is good for Liverpool. Jürgen Klopp's men won the Club World Cup on Saturday December 20 in Doha, beating the Brazilians of Flamengo 1-0 after extra time.
The Brazilian team was tied with the English for the first 45 minutes. After returning from the locker room, Liverpool took the upper hand. Firmino hit the post Diego Alves (47th). Another decisive parade by the goalkeeper on a shot from Henderson (86th) pushed the two teams into prologation
Liverpool climbs on top of the world 🔴🙌!
#Reds are the winners of #ClubWC 2019 🇶🇦 🏆
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At the 99th minute of play, Firmino, perfectly launched by Mané, will finally deliver his teammates. Already the savior of the reigning European champions in the semi-finals, the 28-year-old forward offers his own the first intercontinental trophy in their history after having failed three times in the final.
Winners of the Champions League, of the European Super Cup and current leader of the English Championship, the men of Jürgen Klopp thus conlude against the Brazilian club a superb year 2019. Tradition obliges, as of Friday Liverpool regains the championship with the start Boxing Day. Premier League leaders, the Reds will go to Leicester, 2nd.
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