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Virgil Van Dijk the hero for Liverpool in its thrilling Carabao Cup Final win

The captain scored the game-winner in stoppage time

By Braulio Perez

Chelsea v Liverpool - Carabao Cup Final
Chelsea v Liverpool - Carabao Cup Final / Mike Hewitt/GettyImages

It just had to be him. On Sunday at Wembley, Virgil Van Dijk scored what looked to be an amazing goal for Liverpool FC in the Carabao Cup Final against Chelsea FC, but it was ruled out by VAR. People couldn't believe it.

However, he wouldn't be denied a second time around. Late in extra time, and the score still 0-0, Van Dijk delivered with a sensational header that found the back of the net. The Liverpool end went wild. Goal Liverpool - title Liverpool.

Scenes at Wembley! Chelsea had countless opportunities to score a late winner, but they couldn't capitalize. Liverpool had three teenagers on the pitch by the end of the game, making the win even more improbable. However, it was the ageless Van Dijk who stepped up when the Merseyside squad needed him the most.