Goalkeeper Willy Caballero, who deputises for Joe Hart in cup competitions, was City’s hero at Wembley, repelling spot-kicks from Lucas Leiva, Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana in the shootout.
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Toure slotted the decisive penalty into the corner to seal a 3-1 shootout win and became the man for the big occasion again, having scored in both of City’s FA Cup and League Cup final victories in recent years.
“We deserved to win the game, and we missed too many goals” claimed Pellegrini.
Liverpool lost the Capital One Cup final 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the 120 minutes of play.
“What I recognised since I’ve been here, every one of the players is obviously keen to win titles, to win cups – it’s not possible for us this year in the league to win something so we have to be fully concentrated in this tournament”.
Speaking on Sky Sports after the final whistle, former defender Carragher said: “He had cramp towards the end, but unless he’s got an injury, I don’t know why he’s not taking a penalty”.
“Of course it’s unlucky, but it’s one way to lose in a Cup final, so it doesn’t matter how”.
“We will strike back”.
The Chilean says they will now set about pursuing the leaders in the Premier League title race, starting at Liverpool on Wednesday.
Klopp felt Liverpool had a really strong first half, but admitted they were too open for periods in the second 45, which allowed City to exploit space and counter dangerously.
“We are very happy”. It is a first trophy for me (with City). The last 30 minutes of the match were more dynamic and City’s keeper Caballero made a world-class save from Belgian Divock Origi’s header, nine minutes before penalties.
He also remains in the hunt for the Premier League title and the Champions League. You can fall, but you have to stand up.
Klopp said: “Do you think I go home, close the door and stay there for four weeks?”
“Tonight we feel rubbish-shit”.
“But you have to feel a defeat”.
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“They had a few counter-attacks, but you need a bit of luck”. If we carry on and work really hard, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
