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2016 League Cup Final
The first piece of silverware was up for grabs this weekend in England when Liverpool took on Manchester City in the League Cup final at Wembley Stadium. City came out on top after winning on penalties in a very close game – the first 90 minutes finished 1-1. Before yesterday’s game, Liverpool had won this trophy a record eight times, while Manchester City have now lifted the trophy on four occasions after last weekend’s win.
Heroes
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini decided to keep second-choice keeper Willy Caballero in his starting xi and this decision paid off as the Argentinian saved three Liverpool penalties in the shoot out. It was also a good day for Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany who believes that this win can help the team’s push for two more titles: the League in England and, of course, the European Champions League.
Future
The win was a great boost to City after a mini slump in the league and now that a trophy has been captured they hope to finish the season strongly. As for Liverpool, they can count themselves unlucky to have been beaten and though qualification for the Champions League may prove to be out of their reach, they will have a good chance of qualifying for next season’s Europa League.
Vocabulary
silverware: Another word for trophy in football
came out on top: Won
second-choice: Not the main keeper but the back up or substitute
the shoot out: Penalties; penalty shoot out
boost: Encourage, improve
count themselves unlucky: They were unlucky
out of their reach: Beyond them; it will be difficult for them
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