Virgil van Dijk’s decisive header sealed Liverpool’s 1-0 triumph over Chelsea in the 2024 Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

His goal, arriving in the 118th minute off a corner delivered by Kostas Tsimikas, solidified Liverpool’s record-extending 10th title in the competition. The game was filled with near misses and disallowed goals for both sides.Liverpool asserted dominance early, pressuring Chelsea’s defense, while both goalkeepers made crucial saves throughout the match. Despite injuries prompting substitutions, the intensity remained palpable.A VAR review disallowed a Liverpool goal in the second half, maintaining the deadlock. With the match nearing its conclusion and the prоspect of penalties looming, Van Dijk emerged as the hero with his late strike.The victory ignited euphoric celebrations among Liverpool supporters.