“It’s crazy. “Just crazy,” Kelleher swallowed happily in an interview with Sky Sports as he enjoyed the applause of the crowded Wembley Stadium, where the grand finale took place.
Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp considered sending the club number one Alisson to the trophy battle, but eventually opted for a young fighter. “Even in professional football, there should be room for some sentiment. Caoimhin is a young boy. I am a coach and a human being at the same time. And the human being won. He deserved a chance, “Klopp later explained why he took the risk.
Chelsea celebrated the goal three times in the match, but neither paid. In the thrilling battle, eighty-five thousand spectators saw a chance-filled performance in which the goalkeepers reigned. And the grand finale was to await them. But while Kelleher was given the opportunity until the climax itself, he replaced Arrizabalaga on Chelsea’s side just before the end of Mendy’s overtime.
“He’s a little better at catching penalties, so I decided for him,” Thomas Tuchel then explained the coaching race before the penalty lottery.
One by one, the executors on both sides fired unmistakably. Until the goalkeepers had to go to the ball. Kelleher didn’t hesitate and hit the ball into the net. Arrizabalaga overshot. Liverpool erupted in euphoria and celebrates its goalkeeper. A substitute who is a hero!
In Liverpool football, goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is a man of strike, but on Sunday he was a hero. Thanks to him, the Reds celebrate the trophy.Photo: John SibleyReuters
“It’s unbelievable that eleven players will turn. Sometimes just trying to do something good will turn against you. But it was a good intention, “Tuchel shrugged.
Chelsea’s coach Thomas Tuchel replaced the goalkeeper shortly before the penalty shot. Kepa Arrizabalaga got the chance and the Blues did not win.Photo: David KleinReuters
Kelleher transferred a spell from the previous 120 minutes to the penalty shoot-out. He caught the Pulisice and Lukak tutors very well. He demonstrated complete performance. And he crowned just with a penalty. “I almost caught Chelsea’s players several times, but all the penalty kicks were kicked. And when it was my turn, it never occurred to me that it might be a winning penalty, “Kelleher smiled.
“We have a wall in the training center where all the goalkeepers who won something are. Caoimhin may be on her. Deservedly, “he bowed to goalkeeper Klopp.
